Mental wellbeing is essential to overall health. It provides the foundation for a productive life filled with meaning, vitality and connection. Yet 1 billion people globally are affected by a mental health or substance use disorder. Whether we struggle ourselves or know somebody with a mental health or substance use disorder, this impacts us all; these are our friends, … [Read more...] about Health Beat: Promoting vitality connects the mind and body

Well, it has come to this; President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives and this week the trial that will determine whether he stays on as President or leaves in disgrace is taking place. Of course, by the time you read this it will all be over and the outcome determined. I am not necessarily a betting person, but on this I would lay good odds; he … [Read more...] about Montana Viewpoint: Trump impeachment a sad state of affairs

It was the grand theft auto of the 19th century: horse theft. But contrary to legend, it wasn’t a hanging offense in Montana Territory – though many wished it were, and some ranchers may indeed have taken the law into their own hands. In the winter of 1877-78 as many as 50 horses were stolen in the Stevensville area alone, and many folks suspected a man by the name of Pete … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Montana Territory’s horse thieves, vigilantes and hanging trees

As a child, I remember sitting in the pink, scratchy pew on Sunday morning next to my grandma. On sunny days, jewel-toned colors came through the stained-glass windows. Each week, I sat with focused attention and listened to the pastor, trying to take in all his words so that I could apply them to my own spiritual life. Most of those lessons are long forgotten, though, with … [Read more...] about Sustainable Missoula: Climate and the spirit of sustainability