Most important news that occurred on the day this was written was the fact that Donald Trump cancelled the proposed summit meeting with North Korea. The reason for his cancellation was probably due to the fact that an enormous amount of vitriol had spewed forth from NOKO. But there could also be items which remain secret. The announcement drew typical comments from the … [Read more...]
How Will Energy Choice Affect Rural Nevada?
Part 2 If the Energy Choice Initiative (ECI) amending the state Constitution to create a competitive market for electricity passes again in the fall its impact on power bills in rural Nevada will depend on how the Legislature writes the rules to make it happen. David Luttrell — general manager of the Lincoln County Power District No. 1, president of the Nevada Rural … [Read more...]
Mother Dolores: Our Village Loses Its Patron Saint
With all due respect to Smokey Robinson, herein trickle down the tears of clown. Mine. Dolores Feemster died last Friday, a day after her 89th birthday. Her last words to me the previous afternoon were “I love you, Andy.” She expressed similar sentiment to her BFF Lucille Adin and others. She said that often but I think she knew she was running out of time. But … [Read more...]
Meet the Acronym ‘SOBER’
The good folks at Alcoholics Anonymous have an extensive collective of acronyms. Like “KISS” (Keep it simple, stupid.) And “DENIAL” (Don’t even notice I am lying.) How about “ALCOHOLICS” (A life centered on helping others live in complete sobriety.) I’m not even scratching the service here. These people have oceans of acronyms. But my all-time favorite AA acronym has to be … [Read more...]
The V&T Runs Again
I have read numerous articles that state one of the main reasons for tourist travel is to visit historical sites. Most travelers seem intrigued by the prospect of seeing the way many locations and buildings contributed to the annals of the past. Fortunately for those in this area, one does not have to travel far to experience an event that was routine more than a century … [Read more...]
How Will Energy Choice Affect Rural Nevadans?
One of the big questions lingering about a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would end electric power monopolies and create an open and competitive market electricity is: Just how will it affect customers of rural Nevada’s power cooperatives? Question 3 on the 2016 General Election ballot — the Energy Choice Initiative (ECI) — passed by an overwhelming … [Read more...]
Grandma, Gold Standards, Forearms and Tin Ears
Grandma’s Great Depression advice was right then and it’s still right for right now. Take your money out of the bank, put it in a sealed coffee can and bury same in your backyard. Back in the 1930’s, the Roosevelt administration called in all gold coins. Law-abiding Americans turned them in for face value. Few originals remain at large. One double eagle would be worth … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Is the Worst? What’s up with That?
I start most mornings in the wee hours of sunrise with a cup of coffee and a quick glance at online news headlines. Today, this column caught my attention: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/voices/mothers-day-is-the-worst-why-i-choose-to-celebrate-all-women/ar-AAvgpmN?ocid=spartandhp I don’t know Jacquelene Amoquandoh. Have never seen the name until this morning, let … [Read more...]