Opinion

Most people are going to have a hard time disagreeing that Montana is one of the very best places to live in the United States, but that doesn't mean there aren't some easy ways to make Montanans hot under the collar about our home.

Have you ever done that? Asked someone his or her “honest” opinion? When you do that two things happen.

My wife posted something on Facebook recently that said, “How to start an argument online. 1.) Express an opinion, 2.) Wait.”

I don't really have a "sweet tooth," but lately... Swedish Fish are my bane! Gummie, but NOT - Sweet but not sickeningly so... And my fascination with these confectionery delights happens every five years or so. It, most recently, started last week, with a small handful of eight or ten after dinner...

He was called "The Genius," we knew him simply better as Ray Charles. I can't honestly tell you why I'm writing about Ray today, it's not an anniversary of his birth, passing or any other special day of note.  But I've been listening to his music all day from waking to a few trips in the Jeep and now back home again...

You will not be allowed to do business in the United States of America, the freest nation on the face of the earth, until your opinions are “rubber stamped” by the elite ruling class.

Yes, Tom Egelhoff is back filling in for Mark in the Morning. Tom will be on Thursday and Friday of this week to help get your morning off to a good start. All the latest news, weather, guests, and Tom's unique view of the world. Sleeping in is way overrated...