Milt Reynolds: Thinking Out Loud

Hermiston: Best Place To Live! My small Oregon community, Hermiston, is one of the top 20 best places to live in the west . I think so, and so does the American Cowboy magazine . According to AC, we have exceptional cowboy culture and charm, respect for history and heritage, recreational and outdoor activities, a strong sense of community and rugged independence , as well as the top-rated, nationally published blog, " Milt Reynolds: Thinking Out Loud ." Actually, as editor of " Milt Reynolds: Thinking Out Loud " I thought it appropriate to insert that last exceptional quality of Hermiston. Those who disagree with this editorial insertion should start their own blog. But it's got me thinking. Is there a chance, perhaps just a slim chance, that the American Cowboy magazine plans to capitalize on our newfound exceptionalism by increasing sales of its magazine? Our we just a simple cog in a giant marketing scheme? Do we actually deserve to be one of

Desert Thistle Pipe Band 31st Annual Concert: An Evening of Celtic Music I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent listening to a variety of bagpipe music, Scottish highland dances, and Irish dancing . The concert drew a large audience, gathered at the Chief Joseph Middle School Auditorium in Richland, Washington, Saturday, March 13. Bagpipe music is an acquired taste , much like wine. At first, I could not distinguish at all between the different pieces played by this 18-member band, including pipers and drummers. The music is definitely foot-tapping and rousing, but after the third set I realized that they all sounded the same to me. Not a criticism, just an encouragement to me to listen to more of it. It all sounded the same...except for the classic: Amazing Grace . Nothing does justice to the emotion of that song like a bagpipe and drum band. Great music! The drummers added visual excitement by twirling their drumsticks, switching hands, flipping and twisting . The Deser

Seven Important Births I'm always on the lookout for good ways to study or apply the truth of God's Word. Here's a unique, simple plan, especially good for new believers or seekers. Dr. Gerard Van Groningen’s got a simple plan. He calls it the “Seven Important Births.” Here’s what it looks like: Birth of the universe and mankind. Read Genesis 1-2. Rebirth of mankind with Noah. Read Genesis 6-9. Birth of God’s people through Abraham. Read Genesis 11:29-25. Birth of the people of Israel through Moses. Read Exodus 1-17. Birth of David and his kingdom. Read 1 Samuel 16-31. Birth of Christ. Read the books of Matthew and Luke. Birth of the Church. Read all of Acts Read more: http://www.youseedrybones.com/how-to-read-the-bible-the-seven-important-births-method

Connecting and Subscribing A class in Basic Internet Skills 101 would probably cover web browsers and how to click your way to interesting or useful sites. Once you find yourself relying upon the Internet for your daily dose of information, interest, and entertainment, you might wish you had a better way of zeroing in on just the sites you want to check with daily . Those of us still mired at the basic skill level will try to rely on memory, each day clicking through the ever-increasing list of bookmarks , checking for updates and new posts of your favorite sites. There's a better way. Cleverly disguised as a serious writer of important information, I plan to slyly ensnare more and more of you as faithful subscribers to my various websites and posts. Along the way, you just may pick up some tips that could make the Internet less time-wasting and more effective. Maybe. RSS: Really Simple Syndication It is possible to have all your websites, especially the one