Throughout high school I was known for many things, some good, some bad, but mainly as ‘fast.’ That’s because since 7th grade I was a race-winning sprinter, setting several records and even getting an invite to the 1976 Olympics track and field try-outs. It could have all been very different though, but for one thing,…

While European expeditions along the Northcoast remained rare during the 1500s and 1600s, a number of their ships did pass by the coastline of Del Norte. Most notably among them were the Manila Galleons. These ships formed a trade route that connected Acapulco and the Philippines and brought the riches of the Indies to Europe.…

Elko County’s famous Flying Sheriff, Jesse “Jess” C. Harris is the son of Sheriff Joseph C. Harris, who headed the same office from 1910 to 1936.  The younger Harris came into office in 1950 and served until 1974. Between Joe and Jess, they served 50 years in the 20th century as the county’s sheriff. And though he’s not related…

This year marks the tenth anniversary of blogging for me. And still I keep learning about this format. If this were a marriage, a gift of tin would be proper. First, I should never post more than one entry per day. Anymore than that and I drive you away from taking the time to read…

It’s wonderful to slip into bed, close the eyes and let the world sink away. A good night’s sleep helps the body and mind refresh from all the worries of the day. And when we go to bed early – we can wake up early, getting jump on the day ahead. The time can be…

We’re more creative than we give ourselves credit for. That’s because you and I often suppress them before they can grow. Can’t afford that. That won’t work. Shouldn’t do this. If you can, you must gather the courage not to censor your ideas, your thoughts.  Instead we should surprise ourselves with the free flow of our imaginations.

Truck won’t start. Roof is leaking. Porch light shorts-out. Forgot to pay a bill. Small stuff can pile up and ruin a day, but only if we allow them. You and I can’t think big thoughts all the time, but we can keep the little ones in perspective and not let them overwhelm us.

Time and a again I’ve heard, “It’ll get better if you give it some time,” or “Time heals all wounds.” It’s like time is some sort of magical healer. However, time does not change anything — you and I do. It’s the work that we do while time is passing that changes things. The good news is that…

En route home from the post office as song came over the radio that reminded me of one of my favorite radio station stories. This one involves my friend Geno Clauson and a Trisha Yearwood Song. We were both working at Reno’s country music station KHIT at the time. The song was, “She’s in Love with…

We were hunkered down in a group of ruined mud and wood framed huts at the edge of a larger village. It was chow-time and the grub was being passed around. That’s when someone shouted, “Hold your fire, hold your fire.” Several of us stood up and looked in the direction of the voice. That’s when I…