Originally Published in the Guernsey Gazette January 18, 2022, and the Platte County Record-Times January 19, 2022 GUERNSEY, WY — The osprey that live around Guernsey have trouble finding good locations for nests. Now, thanks to Dave Stenson, they have new places to call home. “I have so many hobbies I can’t keep up withContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Local outdoorsman builds better homes for birds”
Author Archives: James Meyer
Free form thoughts: The 4th of July and why remembering soldiers is important
This post isn’t about my past work. There isn’t a traditional story here. This is just me scribbling down some thoughts in the near immediate aftermath of an event and trying to tie it to something bigger. I am starting to write this blog around 1615-1620 hours, or 4:15-4:20 p.m. for civilians. At 1530 orContinue reading “Free form thoughts: The 4th of July and why remembering soldiers is important”
From the PCRT Archives: Jack Williams performs concert for Sunrise historical society
Author’s note: The title of the article has been altered for clarify and conciseness. Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times in September 2021 SUNRISE, WY — Musician Jack Williams performed a concert in the YMCA building in Sunrise Thursday. The concert was hosted by the Sunrise Historic And Prehistoric Preservation Society. The purpose ofContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Jack Williams performs concert for Sunrise historical society”
From the PCRT Archives: Celtic guitarist concert benefits Historic Preservation Commission
Originally published in the Platte Record-Times in September 2021 WHEATLAND, WY — Guitarist Jerry Barlow held a free concert in the Pocket Park September 18. The concert was sponsored by the Wheatland Historic Preservation Commission. The concert began shortly after seven in the evening and lasted until 8:30. The purpose of the concert was toContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Celtic guitarist concert benefits Historic Preservation Commission”
From the PCRT Archives: Bar J Wranglers say farewell after touring for 44 years
Originally published in the Platte County Record-Times on November 03, 2021 WHEATLAND, WY — In the Platte County Agriplex October 22, the Bar J Wranglers gave a farewell concert after more than 40 years performing as a group. The Wranglers are a five-piece western and cowboy band. Their lead singer is Scott Humphrey, with hisContinue reading “From the PCRT Archives: Bar J Wranglers say farewell after touring for 44 years”
2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 7, A convention reflection
It is just under one month since the 2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention happened and I’ve finished recording my adventure there. With the convention chronicles done, now is the time to do some self review. There are very few times where everything goes 100% right the first time you do something new. The convention was notContinue reading “2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 7, A convention reflection”
2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 6, The Last Draw
For these CGC blogs, I have been doing my best to present these interviews and events in chronological order. For this last part of the actual convention, please allow to switch the order of events. I understand that this decision could be looked down upon, but I believe that I can tell a better storyContinue reading “2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 6, The Last Draw”
2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 5, The Dice and Card show
It is now day 3 of 3 for the 2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention. The afterparty at Flippers Family Arcade was amazing. But no rest for the weary, at least not yet. The first thing on Sunday’s to-do schedule was Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League. So what is Adventurers League you may be asking? According toContinue reading “2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 5, The Dice and Card show”
2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 4, Enter the Arcade
This fourth part picks up right where third part left off. I’ve just completed a team game of Oathen and it is around noon on the second day of the convention. Striking up some post-game chatter with fellow Oathen players revealed an interesting event happening later that night: a game of Star Wars podracing. OneContinue reading “2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 4, Enter the Arcade”
2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 3, The Artistry Bazaar
With about five or six hours of sleep replenished following the Werewolf games, I repacked my reporter’s attaché with gear and rode the elevator down to the ground floor for the second day of the convention. Vendors were still setting up their stalls for the day, so I sat down and created another Instagram post.Continue reading “2022 Cheyenne Gaming Convention: Part 3, The Artistry Bazaar”
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