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Modern insights from an ancient text

In a recent Republican debate, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida made these claims in the context of…

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Knights of the Range are often resourceful

Over the years I have noticed that cowboys as a rule are pretty resourceful. Broken reins can be…

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Low-water rafting takes daring

You ever wake up thinking the perfect breakfast might be a large bowl of ibuprofen? Ever just lie…

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A fresh angle on business

Wallowa County is in the middle of a business boom. That’s great news, and the Chieftain wants to…

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Pope Francis reveals a path of needed progress

If I have said it once, I must have said it a thousand times: I love Pope Francis.…

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Pro golf tourney a true treat

A few weeks ago, I attended a professional golf tournament for the first time. My adventure began on…

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A 50,000-dollar slip-up

Anyone who has handled cattle a lot will notice that cattle handle differently depending on gender, age and…

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Conditions not conducive to humor

Holy smokes. And flames. And evacuations. Three weeks ago I drove out of the county to go work…

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Nation’s leader chosen oddly

If you were asked to explain to an intelligent visitor from another galaxy, or even to an innocent,…

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Victim cooled a vengeful mob

I guess I am sometimes what you might call reactionary to events or happenings. Instant opinions are formed…

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