With Hot August Nights taking off this week, it might be a good time to reflect on the major Special Events in this area. Let’s begin with the oldest Special Event, the Reno Rodeo, which is a celebration of the western heritage of this region. Originally held on the July 4 weekend, it became so enormously popular that some directors had the right idea of moving it to the … [Read more...]

There is an old saying that if you are digging a hole and it’s getting so deep it is difficult to get out, the best procedure is to stop digging. Such an admonition might well be delivered to the Democratic Party and their compliant mainstream media. The reason for this is that by fixating on the Russian probe, both the Party and the Press have offered little or nothing in … [Read more...]

A former weekly routine that has all but disappeared from the American scene is that of the Sunday Drive. Its demise can be attributed to the rise of television and the proliferation of the many outdoor activities that now exist. Be that as it may, on the second Sunday of July I decided to once again take a car trip. The route I chose was a brief one, from Reno to the Tahoe … [Read more...]

Watching this year’s edition of The Championships at Wimbledon, one of the most iconic things about tennis is evident. It is the mandate that all players participating must be garbed in solid white with only the minimal addition of a logo possible. The white protocol extends to shoes and socks. The only traditional white that has disappeared is the change in color of the ball … [Read more...]

Several days ago, as Reno’s oldest special event came to a close, I happened to be perusing some old files about that event. I speak, of course, of the Reno Rodeo. One of the items concerned a number of past Directors. It went thus: Every year about this time a half-dozen cowboys wake from their slumber, pull on their Levis—some of which are well-worn, while others are … [Read more...]

With the two Republican Congressional victories last week, the more than eleven hundred defeats for Democrats that have occurred since Obama was elected indicate a repudiation of the Donkey Party all over the country. Once the party of the working stiff, the Demos have become a conglomeration of minorities and left-leaning Socialists. From the omniscient Obama to the haughty … [Read more...]

The political vitriol and rancor that currently exist nationwide reached a boiling point last week with the horrendous shooting spree in Washington DC. Complete mayhem was averted by the quick action of the White House Guards who returned fire and took the assailant down. Unfortunately, Congressman Scalise was the most severely wounded and is still undergoing critical … [Read more...]

It was late in 1958 or early in 1959 when a slightly disheveled individual showed up at the newly formed Myles, Spencer and Trail Advertising Agency. It turned out that his name was Don Dondero and he was a photographer looking for new clients to serve. I informed him that the agency already had a full complement of photographers that we were currently using. He said he … [Read more...]