The 9/11 Commission released its long-awaited report on the terrorist attacks that reshaped the world on Saturday. While the report was supposed to provide a comprehensive account of the events, omissions have sparked controversy and renewed questions about the role of figures behind the scenes. One glaring omission is the connection between Marvin Bush, brother…

Tommy held the door open for Mary as she stepped in side. The sign by the register counter said, “Seat Yourself.” Together they selected a booth that looked out towards the Crescent City Harbor. “Tell me again, why you selected this restaurant?” Mary asked. Tommy looked up from his menu and said, “I just wanted…

Believe it or not, there was time when the family sat around at night and talked to each other. Sometimes they would read or work on homework, but they would spend time together. Unfortunately those times seem to have slipped by the average U.S. citizen. Nowadays, in this world of mass communication, video games, on-demand…

Once they loaded the 40th Presidents casket aboard Air Force Three, I decided to go outside and relieve myself the heaviness by doing some yard work. As I pushed the lawn mower over the grass I caught myself looking skyward wondering if I could see the jet bearing the former Presidents body flying overhead. It…

For crying out loud, all I wanted to do was lie down and catch myself a nap before my wife got home. Not going to happen. Dogs keep barking, telephone keeps ringing, and people at the door and I continue coughing. I finally got through to my VAMC doctor that I didn’t need a rectal…

I was working for KEKA in Eureka pending the sale of the station to a broadcast company in Reno. While there, I arranged to live with my mom and step-dad until the sale was completed. However after four and a half months of negotiations, the sale fell through and I was getting ready to head…

Contrary to what Charlie Russell said, not everything can be done from the back of a horse. As a rule I tried to stay away, far away from the feed lot and pens when this subject of checking cows for pregnancy came up. In fact I would much rather be out pounding out holes for…

“Tornado reported jus’ north of here,” the Sergeant stated as he came into our office. Memories of Texas raced through my head, “I didn’t know there were tornadoes in Wyoming,” I said feeling a pit of fear welling up in my gut. Jus’ then the hospitals intercom sounded off with the three bells meaning to…

Rocky was old and tired and the young tribal deputy knew it. The vet had been out to Grandma Ivy’s place and looked the mustang over. He declared the situation helpless. “You can let me put him down or you can just turn him out and wait for the end,” the large animal doctor said.…

Cinco de Mayo is still celebrated in Mexico, but is considered a minor holiday. It was largely unknown in the U.S. until the 1960s, until Latino activists started raising its profile. The holiday celebrates the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated September 16. Mexico…