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Billings Book
Billings Book
Billings Book
Love that Billings is referred to as 'The Magic City.' Someone once told me to follow my magic and look where it lead me.  They meant radio but that is one of my favorite things about Billings. Just ran across the great book about Billings by James M. Rei...
Do People Often Misspell Your Name?
Do People Often Misspell Your Name?
Do People Often Misspell Your Name?
I'm taking it as a good sign.  One of the people I work with just informed me there is a Dillion, Mont. Never before I have moved to an area with the same name as mine.  Did a little research and found out there is also a Dillion, S...
Who Plays Piano Downtown?
Who Plays Piano Downtown?
Who Plays Piano Downtown?
How great is it that there is a piano just waiting to be played in downtown Billings? Do you play? I took piano lessons but had a horrible teacher so I never played again.  That's right, it was her fault.  Not mine.  Just because I didn't show up on time and never practiced...
The Weirdest Laws in the Mountain West
The Weirdest Laws in the Mountain West
The Weirdest Laws in the Mountain West
Our elected officials have some unique ways to protect the public. For example, did you know that is illegal to raise rats as pets here in the city of Billings? Amazingly, there are many more laws, still on the books, that are even weirder...
Montana's Best and Bravest
Montana's Best and Bravest
Montana's Best and Bravest
Monday, our nation will remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. And while all who have served displayed courage and valor, some extraordinary men went above and beyond the call of duty. Here's the story of one of Montana's greatest war heroes...
My Trip to Washington DC
My Trip to Washington DC
My Trip to Washington DC
I just got back from my first visit to Washington DC.  What an awesome town.  If you've never been to our nation's capital, you owe it to yourself to go at least once. The entire city is poignant reminder that, in spite of the vitriol, we are lucky to live in a democracy, with checks in balances in place to assure that no one person or group can hoard the power...
50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Montana
50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Montana
50 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Montana
Movoto.com, a real estate website, just released a new blog titled "50 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Montana".  Although, you probably do know some of these obscure facts, there are some good ones on their list. For example, did you know this...
Billings “Burger Dive” Discovers Haunted Past
Billings “Burger Dive” Discovers Haunted Past
Billings “Burger Dive” Discovers Haunted Past
When Brad Halsten opened up the Burger Dive in downtown Billings a few years ago, he noticed some strange things.  After paranormal experts confirmed his suspicions, he investigated the history of the building on 27th Street.  Turns out, the Burger Dive now occupies the site of the first funeral home in Billings...
The 30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s 1984 Album
The 30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s 1984 Album
The 30th Anniversary of Van Halen’s 1984 Album
This Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of the classic Van Halen album 1984.  Has it really been 3 decades since Diamond Dave reached down between his legs and eased the seat back?  These days, when we "Jump", we might hurt ourselves...

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