The bad news is I accidentally took the wrong medicine this morning. The good news is I’m now protected against fleas and worms for the next 3 months. –Unknown
Today’s topics include:
- Montana’s DUI Laws
- Monica Lindeen
- Mitt Romney
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The Wednesday Read: Drunks & Child Abuse
Montana, Montana, Glory of the West
Of all the states from coast to coast, You’re easily the best
Montana, Montana, Where skies are always blue…
-Montana State Song
-Lyrics by Charles Cohan, Melody by Joseph E. Howard
We are about to enjoy another one of those great summers in Montana, with thousands upon thousands of people visiting the state to see our mountains, visit our parks, and fish and float in our rivers.
Sadly, Montana is becoming well-known for a couple reasons that should bother us all: drunk driving and child abuse.
Tuesday Commentary: Helena Schools, DUI, FBI Raid, & Interior
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. – Robin Williams
Today’s commentary deals with:
- Helena Schools Lunch Debt
- Billings Gazette DUI Editorial
- The Great FBI Raid
- Kevin Sabo, Interior Department Official
TWW – The Teenage Years Are Upon Us
I wasn’t born here, but I blog here. –Jackie M. Brown (GF Tribune 3-3-14)
Today The Western Word (TWW) turns 13 years old!
Please, no parades. It’s too cold.
TWW blog started on January 10, 2005. It was a Monday. The first post went up about 10:04 p.m.
Ironically, the first line had the following information that seems to be the norm for Kansas City Chiefs fans:
Ah yes, since my Chiefs are done and there’s no Monday Night Football, I will pick the winners of the weekend games:
Hitting the magic 13 means that The Western Word is starting the dreaded teenage years. We all know how teenagers can be, so be prepared.
As for stats, here are a few:
Monday’s Quick Hits: Lottery, DUI, Independents, Trump, & Chiefs
When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that’s when passion is born. – Zig Ziglar
Today’s quick hits deal with:
- Lottery
- Drunk Driving
- Political Independents
- Fake News Awards
- Kansas City Chiefs
Caught My Eye…
Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on. – Thurgood Marshall
Welcome to the big show to end the week “Caught My Eye” (CME)!
If you are a first-time visitor, CME is posted right here every Friday morning. This is when I take a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. I often throw in a touch of sarcasm to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little – maybe both.
Topics that I am providing commentary about today include Judge Ingrid Gustafson, Net Neutrality, Mueller, The Tax Bill, and One More Thing!
Tuesday Commentary: Stitt, The Zinkes, & Driving
The problem with pity parties is very few people come, and those who do don’t bring presents. – Zig Ziglar
Today’s commentary deals with:
- Bob Stitt
- The Zinkes
- Highway Deaths
Thursday Numbers
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward
Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.
This week’s topics include defense spending, unemployment, Steve Daines, GOP healthcare bill, Rob Quist & Greg Gianforte poll results, Tim Fox & Jon Tester, Great Falls casinos, Trump tweets, Jon Huntsman, Illegal crossings, Tony Romo, Congressional job approval, drunk driving, electric vehicle charging stations, Tim Tebow, and much more!
Thursday Numbers
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. – Albert Einstein
Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.
This week’s topics include Montana roads, Greg Gianforte, unemployment, Dow Jones, Donald Trump, Yellowstone National Park, Ryan Zinke, town hall, Jon Tester, special election, Steve Bullock, drunk driving, Jeff Sessions & Russia and much more!
Monday’s Quick Hits
Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking tartar sauce with you. – Zig Ziglar
Today I take a look at the Gold Star Family, Drunk Driving, the First 100 Days, Presidential Election Polls, Today in My History, and much more!
