I spent most of the summer of 1974 on the Ashley National Forest in Utah, on a fire-prevention detail.

Labor Day became an official federal holiday in 1894. Since that time, communities across America have celebrated the sweat and hard work of people who have built our country.

The 1933 song “Stormy Weather” would certainly be a fitting one for Graham County this summer.

Many bemoan that the death of expertise will lead to destruction of democratic society – but is it possible an overemphasis on specialization will actually be our undoing?

During the past few years, Hoot Gibbs and I – along with Randy Collins – have been taking Graham County 4-H members and some parents on hikes.

There was a time in the Christianity where a separate building was used for baptisms.

Tom Nichols’ “The Death of Expertise” rightly emphasizes the need to avoid the cynical skepticism of experts rampant in our society and strive to humbly learn from others.

We all have that one cousin.

In just a few weeks, Graham County Schools will be starting back.