Thursday Numbers

To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world. ― Dr. Seuss

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 and humor.

This week’s topics include Mega Millions jackpot, “Go Fund Me” for the wall update, Montana Millionaire lottery, unemployment, Christmas and social media, Donald Trump’s 2018 in numbers, most admired man and woman for 2018, the partial federal government shutdown, pay increases for our troops fact check, and much more!

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Published in: on December 27, 2018 at 7:02 am  Comments (2)  
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Terrific News Tuesday

There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. – Nelson Mandela

Welcome to Terrific News Tuesday (TNT)!

In case this is your first time reading TNT, this column is all about good news. I know it’s hard to believe, but I won’t be complaining or criticizing anyone or anything in this column today – just writing about some terrific news that caught my attention!

Here is some of the good stuff in this edition of TNT:

  • Browning High School & Michelle Obama
  • Sophia Benner’s Doll
  • J.J. Watt & Mrs. Keefe
  • The Dinner Date
  • Major League Baseball

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Published in: on April 4, 2017 at 6:24 am  Comments Off on Terrific News Tuesday  
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Terrific News Tuesday

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. – Arthur Ashe

Welcome to another edition of Terrific News Tuesday (TNT)!

In case this is your first time reading TNT, this column is all about good news. I know it’s hard to believe, but I won’t be complaining or criticizing anyone or anything in this column today – just writing about some terrific news that caught my attention!

Here is some of the good stuff in this edition of TNT:

  • Montana Constitution
  • Vets for Vets Stand Down
  • Steve Daines’ Offices
  • The Hug

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Published in: on September 27, 2016 at 6:15 am  Comments Off on Terrific News Tuesday  
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Caught My Eye…

So let’s be stronger together, my fellow Americans. Looking to the future with courage and confidence. Let’s build a better tomorrow for our beloved children and our beloved country. And when we do, America will be greater than ever. – Hillary Clinton 07/28/16

Welcome to the big show to end the week and the last “Caught My Eye” (CME) of July!

Buckle up!

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 this week include my analysis of Hillary Clinton’s speech, the Great Falls Tribune and Cathy Kuntz, Juneau/Zinke & public lands, VCRs, and much more so read on…

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Published in: on July 29, 2016 at 7:05 am  Comments (2)  
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Thursday Numbers

Welcome to the first “Thursday Numbers” of March!

If you are a first-time visitor, “Thursday Numbers” is the column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary (sometimes spiked with a little sarcasm).

This week I write about Mega Millions, unemployment, asteroid, Cronkite, sexual and violent offender roundup, Michelle Obama, Walter Williams, western Montana priests, Air Force Academy, another vote to repeal Obamacare, obesity & skinny jeans, a joyride, C-130 cargo planes, the Debo Adegbile vote, John Walsh, John Lewis, and much more!

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Published in: on March 6, 2014 at 7:02 am  Comments Off on Thursday Numbers  
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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday!

“Caught My Eye” is posted every Friday morning! This is when I take a quick 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 just to make you smile – or to irritate you just a little. Basically, nothing is off-limits!

Today I write about Malmstrom AFB, Americans for Prosperity, Denny Rehberg, Jon Tester, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, birthdays, quote for the week, and we have a winner who is Making Montana Proud!

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Published in: on January 17, 2014 at 6:54 am  Comments (1)  
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Thursday Numbers

We made it Thursday – Congrats!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, “Thursday Numbers” is my weekly column where I take a look at the numbers in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm.

Please note that if you read this column you may be able to use the information to impress your family, friends, and co-workers. Then again, when they find out you spend your time reading blogs they may not be that impressed…

This week I write about Manti Te’o, LeBron, unemployment, the NRA, Tester and Begich, Montana gambling, the 57th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, graduation rate, Michelle Obama, Kid Rock, Zooey, Muhammad Ali, Salazar and Schweitzer, the circus in Helena, the Python Challenge, my guns, and much more!

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Published in: on January 17, 2013 at 8:27 am  Comments Off on Thursday Numbers  
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Campaign 2012: DNC Convention

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) started yesterday in Charlotte, North Carolina, and there were some great speeches delivered throughout the afternoon and into the evening.  If you like great speeches it was well worth watching!

Today I write about the debt, Nancy Keenan, Julián Castro, Michelle Obama, Denise Juneau, the Brian Schweitzer sideshow, and much more.

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Published in: on September 5, 2012 at 8:44 am  Comments (3)  
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Caught My Eye…

Hey – you’ve made it through another week and we made it through January! Congratulations! February will be much better and it’s one of my favorite months because it was the month in which I was born.

In this week’s “Caught My Eye” I take a look at an idiot, the Montana Legislature, I salute a former President, I check some of the e-mail from my political inbox, and I make my Super Bowl prediction! There’s more, so read on… (more…)

Published in: on February 4, 2011 at 10:03 am  Comments (8)  
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Caught My Eye…

If it’s Friday, then it’s time for “Caught My Eye” the weekly (almost award-winning) column where I take a look (sometimes with a little sarcasm) at some of the stories that I did not have time to comment about during the week.

This week I take a look at global warming, powerful women, a visit to the Guard, China, the IRS, and much more.

Since it’s Friday and not much work is getting done, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s look at the news… (more…)

Published in: on October 8, 2010 at 7:44 am  Comments (1)  
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