Polaris

Polaris

I walk Mmma early every morning before the sun or the neighbors are up. It is very dark and quiet-peaceful. Just as we reached our turn around spot I was treated to a shooting star that traveled the entire horizon and disappeared behind the mountains. It is a...
Vouchers

Vouchers

The Idaho Legislature is back in session. A significant number of the Senate and House members are new to office this term. Fresh faces and new ideas could bring positive change to our Idaho Government. I suppose time will tell, but I am actively involved in educating...
The Pot

The Pot

I am sitting at my computer looking at a picture of Janet Yellen. Yellen is taking “extraordinary” measures to postpone a catastrophic debt ceiling crisis. I had the honor of representing Idaho on the Salt Lake City Branch of the Federal Reserve.  During most of my...
Trains

Trains

My father, his five boys called him Ed, was a railroader. Ed started his career while studying at the University of Idaho—Southern Branch. You may know the school better by today’s name – Idaho State University. In l947 the name changed to Idaho State College...
A-dolt-er-ers

A-dolt-er-ers

A-dolt-er-er I began my banking career in conservative Eastern Idaho.  Lloyd Browning was the bank’s Trust Officer, qualified by his law degree and very big personality.  Lloyd was an excellent speaker and drew a crowd when he spoke about estate planning and...
PieDay Message

PieDay Message

Most holiday celebrations include various home made pies. Those who can afford the calories or choose to throw caution to the wind may opt for the traditional pumpkin, chocolate, coconut cream, banana cream, pecan, … you know the list. This year Megan made a...