Digital Versions of the first 16 issues of Open Range magazine are still dazzling readers and we are so happy that subscribers are still interested in signing up for past issues of Open Range Magazine.
Amanda Smith Wyoming based publisher specializes in photographing the western way of life and creating not just great pieces for the magazine but also incredible western art for the western art lover in all of us.
Last week's blizzard really took its toll on Ranchers in Wyoming and South Dakota, with South Dakota ranchers cattle death toll reaching into the thousands, if not tens of thousands. It is unclear how many cattle were lost at this point, according to South Dakota Agriculture spokespersons, as the snow continues to melt they will have a better idea of the numbers of cattle and sheep, and in some cases horses, lost in the storm.
Wyoming faired a little better with minimal losses in areas of the Cowboy state affected by the storm. Although there is a loss count for both cattle and sheep, that number in Wyoming has not been determined yet.
Photographs of the devastation in South Dakota and Wyoming went viral around the internet as those affected shared their trials through photography.
Currently with the Government shutdown, Ranchers who would otherwise be able to receive funding for these sorts of losses, will find those available funs currently on hold until the Republican and Democratic parties can reach an agreement and re-open our United States Government.
Ranchers from both states stated emphatically that nothing would slow them down from recovering. Their grand-parents never had funds available to bail them out, and they were able to pull through the hard times. This according to several area ranchers. Its true, we'd love for the Government to get it together so we can get some help. But we aren't going to stand around and do nothing while we wait. We'll pull through. We always do.
Amanda Smith Wyoming based publisher and photographer
www.amandasmithphotography.com
www.amandasmithwyoming.com
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Amanda Smith Glenrock Wyoming Photographer, Glenrock Bird Newspaper Associated Press
Amanda Smith is a Wyoming photographer originally starting out in Glenrock, Wyoming where she then started the Glenrock Bird Newspaper. Smith ran Open Range Magazine until 2010, a magazine that was about the real west that is still alive today. Smith sold the magazine to a reputable publisher, partnered with an Attorney out of New York City, New York. Amanda Smith teaches photography to all up and coming photographers from around the State of Wyoming including Glenrock.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Amanda Smith reports Gillette Wyoming plane located
A plane missing since Sunday Nov 25 has been located. See full story at www.theglenrockbird.com
The staff of Open Range Magazine sends their most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the passengers onboard.
The staff of Open Range Magazine sends their most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the passengers onboard.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Open Range magazine and Amanda Smith
Open Range Magazine and Publisher Amanda Smith will relaunch Open Range magazine's first issue from 2007 in March of 2013. We are very excited about this launch, as is our legal team, our sponsors and our advertisers, and staff of this great and fabulous western magazine.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Glenrock, Wyoming - Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith - Testimonial
Glenrock, Wyoming - Amanda Smith
May 3rd, 2010
Amanda Smith
Open Range Magazine
Glenrock, Wyoming
To whom it may concern,
Second Chance had Open Range Magazine do our calendars for the year of 2009. It was a very good experience to work with Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith used the utmost professionalism in working with our volunteers and staff.
Amanda’s photography is phenomenal and she brings the west alive in her photos. Not only is she a great photographer she is a decent human being and Second Chance will never hesitate to work with her in the future.
If you have any questions feel free to call our facility at 1-605-362-1722.
_________________________________
Rosey Quinn – Executive Director
Founder
May 3rd, 2010
Amanda Smith
Open Range Magazine
Glenrock, Wyoming
To whom it may concern,
Second Chance had Open Range Magazine do our calendars for the year of 2009. It was a very good experience to work with Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith used the utmost professionalism in working with our volunteers and staff.
Amanda’s photography is phenomenal and she brings the west alive in her photos. Not only is she a great photographer she is a decent human being and Second Chance will never hesitate to work with her in the future.
If you have any questions feel free to call our facility at 1-605-362-1722.
_________________________________
Rosey Quinn – Executive Director
Founder
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Open Range Magazine of Glenrock and Amanda Smith
Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith applaud Dave P Fisher and Kyna Rose in their fabulous broadcast of The Glenrock Bird Sunday Morning Broadcast. Open Range Magazine strives to write about the real west as it is lived today. Packed full of articles from branding to calving and everything in between, Amanda Smith and her staff proudly display what the west is like to live and work in today.
We've had some bumps and bruises along the way, including an unfortunate situation where Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith and her entire staff were brought into a scheme regarding a horse rescue. Making it over that hump was a tough learning lesson but the magazine is still here and so we move on.
Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith thank Rosey Quinn and Second Chance Rescue for all they do for the great and beautiful animals of South Dakota who need the kind of care, kindness and heart that only Second Chance Rescue can provide to those animals in need throughout their great state. We're proud to display their logo in our magazine and on our website at www.openrangemagazine.com
We all struggle sometimes, and we all know what it means to slide backwards a time or two, but with the grace of God and the belief that everything works out in His time, we can all succeed. And if we learn from the lumps we get along the way, well then, it just makes us better people.
Here's to a beautiful spring everyone!
God Bless!
We've had some bumps and bruises along the way, including an unfortunate situation where Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith and her entire staff were brought into a scheme regarding a horse rescue. Making it over that hump was a tough learning lesson but the magazine is still here and so we move on.
Open Range Magazine and Amanda Smith thank Rosey Quinn and Second Chance Rescue for all they do for the great and beautiful animals of South Dakota who need the kind of care, kindness and heart that only Second Chance Rescue can provide to those animals in need throughout their great state. We're proud to display their logo in our magazine and on our website at www.openrangemagazine.com
We all struggle sometimes, and we all know what it means to slide backwards a time or two, but with the grace of God and the belief that everything works out in His time, we can all succeed. And if we learn from the lumps we get along the way, well then, it just makes us better people.
Here's to a beautiful spring everyone!
God Bless!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Glenrock, Wyoming - Big Hearts in a Small Town
There comes a time in our lives, when we are faced with circumstances that are truly beyond our control. It is during those times, when we realize that there are good people around us, who care enough to care. Mary Kay, and those who stopped in Glenock on Birch Street to help my husband Monday Night April 5, I thank you from the very deepest part of my heart. I thank you.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
www.theglenrockbird.com
Owner/Editor- The Glenrock Bird
Glenrock, Wyoming's Sunday Morning Newspaper
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
www.theglenrockbird.com
Owner/Editor- The Glenrock Bird
Glenrock, Wyoming's Sunday Morning Newspaper
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Amanda Smith - From the desk of: Senator Mike Enzi Visits The Glenrock Bird
Bird reporter Mark Dosa (left) - Senator Mike Enzi (center) and Bird Publisher Amanda Smith (right).
We were very proud that Senator Mike Enzi chose to come and visit The Glenrock Bird here in beautiful Glenrock, Wyoming. There is something to be said for doing the very best job you can, working as hard as you possibly can, and having a United States Senator visit the very business you strive so very hard to keep afloat.
Remember, if at first you don't succeed... try, try again.
Sincerely and God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher - The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Comedy Night at Glenrock's The Shoreliner? You bet it was!
Well Glenrock, if ever we needed a reason to laugh and cut loose, it was tonight, Valentines Night February 14. Couples in Love... good comedy and the cocktails were flowing in the candlelight provided by none other than Mister Mastermind Kevin of The Shoreliner himself.
Stay tuned to the Feb 21 issue of The Glenrock Bird for a great article on the two wonderful comedians who gave Glenrock's Shoreliner goers, good reason to cut loose, as well as some great photos of our community members having an absolutely great time.
Its almost 11:30, and I'm certain that those entertained tonight, are still entertaining themselves in the fabulous, fun, relaxing atmosphere of The Shoreliner... but its time for bed for this old gal. The laughter felt good, as I know it did for everyone who attend such a great and well planned event. And so Glenrock, it will feel good to climb in between the sheets with a smile on my face and laughter in my heart. Something we all have needed as of late... a feeling that is, well, very welcoming.
Goodnight Glenrock. You are a fine town, filled with fine people. May all your dreams come true this evening as you all climb into bed after an evening filled with good old plain fun.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird, Bringing to you, the people, the news that matters most.
Stay tuned to the Feb 21 issue of The Glenrock Bird for a great article on the two wonderful comedians who gave Glenrock's Shoreliner goers, good reason to cut loose, as well as some great photos of our community members having an absolutely great time.
Its almost 11:30, and I'm certain that those entertained tonight, are still entertaining themselves in the fabulous, fun, relaxing atmosphere of The Shoreliner... but its time for bed for this old gal. The laughter felt good, as I know it did for everyone who attend such a great and well planned event. And so Glenrock, it will feel good to climb in between the sheets with a smile on my face and laughter in my heart. Something we all have needed as of late... a feeling that is, well, very welcoming.
Goodnight Glenrock. You are a fine town, filled with fine people. May all your dreams come true this evening as you all climb into bed after an evening filled with good old plain fun.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird, Bringing to you, the people, the news that matters most.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Glenrock, Wyoming - The Best Little Small Town in America
Today was simply amazing. People in this town are amazing. They help you up when things are tough.... I think I'll refer everyone to the post prior to this one... its true. Hold your head up high......you'll clear every obstacle... even if the same person keeps putting the same obstacle in front of you, you'll clear it. Keep the Faith everyone.
We are present on Facebook now under "THE GLENROCK BIRD" -- its a page, so when you search for it on Facebook, search just like that: THE GLENROCK BIRD... well, you don't have to use caps, at least, I don't think you do!
I went for a walk today, walked around town, spoke to quite a few people who were also out and about. popped my head in to some places to say hello and was greeted by some of the most wonderful people in small town America.
It is enlightening to know that there are still people in this world of ours, that still smile and look you in the eye, shake your hand or give you a bear hug. They ask how your are doing and they mean it. And they are right here in Glenrock. If you are feeling down, get in your car, get on your horse, your motorcycle or put on your walking shoes and head on down in to Glenrock.... you'll get that pick me up feeling you just might need and you'll be a better person for it.
There are many things going on in this amazing town. For instance, Mary Kay Kindt and Tom Wright of Glenrock's Chamber of Commerce, spent the day yesterday delivering Valentine Cakes throughout Glenrock and even as far out as by the airport in Casper, just to shed a little Valentine spirit. And I'm told the cakes were DEEELICIOUS!
So Happy Almost Valentines Day Glenrock and Beyond. Remember to shower people with lots of love and kindness. We could all use a little bit of cupid's arrow tomorrow. :)
Have a beautiful and very Blessed night!
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
We are present on Facebook now under "THE GLENROCK BIRD" -- its a page, so when you search for it on Facebook, search just like that: THE GLENROCK BIRD... well, you don't have to use caps, at least, I don't think you do!
I went for a walk today, walked around town, spoke to quite a few people who were also out and about. popped my head in to some places to say hello and was greeted by some of the most wonderful people in small town America.
It is enlightening to know that there are still people in this world of ours, that still smile and look you in the eye, shake your hand or give you a bear hug. They ask how your are doing and they mean it. And they are right here in Glenrock. If you are feeling down, get in your car, get on your horse, your motorcycle or put on your walking shoes and head on down in to Glenrock.... you'll get that pick me up feeling you just might need and you'll be a better person for it.
There are many things going on in this amazing town. For instance, Mary Kay Kindt and Tom Wright of Glenrock's Chamber of Commerce, spent the day yesterday delivering Valentine Cakes throughout Glenrock and even as far out as by the airport in Casper, just to shed a little Valentine spirit. And I'm told the cakes were DEEELICIOUS!
So Happy Almost Valentines Day Glenrock and Beyond. Remember to shower people with lots of love and kindness. We could all use a little bit of cupid's arrow tomorrow. :)
Have a beautiful and very Blessed night!
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Owner/Publisher
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Another beautiful Glenrock, Wyoming Day
The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine
There comes a time in our lives, when we have to stop and look at the obstacles that are still in front of us, and truly ask ourselves "can I get over this obstacle ...again"
I have, I did, and yes ...you can.
Life isn't easy. Owning and publishing a newspaper that is fair and balanced, while being chased by people who are not... is hard. No, its not hard, its hurtful.
Staying afloat isn't easy. Owning and publishing a magazine - in these hard economic times - while battling print deadlines, late distributions and little to no capital... is hard. No, its not hard, its Hellaciously Hard...
Trying to maintain payroll so you don't have to lay off your loyal and hard working employees - that's hard too - but its worth it. No, its not just worth it... they are why I do what I do. They are why I strive to succeed and move these publications forward, against all odds.
Folks, we all have obstacles to get over. Sometimes its the same damn obstacle over and over again, a little different in color maybe, each time that obstacle rears its ugly head... but the same damn obstacle. When that obstacle pops back up in front of you, face it straight on. Face it with the dignity and integrity that I know you have in you. Face it straight on with your head held high. Stare it straight in the eye and move towards it, until it starts to shrivel away... like a bad virus. And when you've shown that obstacle just how strong you are, it will become small enough that you can step right over it. And when you do step right over it, don't look back. Just wipe your hands off, take a deep breath, and start on the next obstacle. You'll get over that one too.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith - Glenrock, Wyoming
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
There comes a time in our lives, when we have to stop and look at the obstacles that are still in front of us, and truly ask ourselves "can I get over this obstacle ...again"
I have, I did, and yes ...you can.
Life isn't easy. Owning and publishing a newspaper that is fair and balanced, while being chased by people who are not... is hard. No, its not hard, its hurtful.
Staying afloat isn't easy. Owning and publishing a magazine - in these hard economic times - while battling print deadlines, late distributions and little to no capital... is hard. No, its not hard, its Hellaciously Hard...
Trying to maintain payroll so you don't have to lay off your loyal and hard working employees - that's hard too - but its worth it. No, its not just worth it... they are why I do what I do. They are why I strive to succeed and move these publications forward, against all odds.
Folks, we all have obstacles to get over. Sometimes its the same damn obstacle over and over again, a little different in color maybe, each time that obstacle rears its ugly head... but the same damn obstacle. When that obstacle pops back up in front of you, face it straight on. Face it with the dignity and integrity that I know you have in you. Face it straight on with your head held high. Stare it straight in the eye and move towards it, until it starts to shrivel away... like a bad virus. And when you've shown that obstacle just how strong you are, it will become small enough that you can step right over it. And when you do step right over it, don't look back. Just wipe your hands off, take a deep breath, and start on the next obstacle. You'll get over that one too.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith - Glenrock, Wyoming
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
Friday, February 5, 2010
Eric Stoltz - Star of the new SyFy "CAPRICA!" Check out his interview in Glenrock, Wyoming's THE GLENROCK BIRD!
Well good early morning to everyone! This week's issue of Glenrock, Wyoming's Sunday morning newspaper featured an interview with the star of the new SyFy CAPRICA, by Glenrock Bird the "Night Hawk" Columnist Susan Stoltz. This is an exceptional must read. You can go right to the issue to page 5 and read the first half of Susan's interview with Eric by clicking here: www.theglenrockbird.com.
Keep in mind sleepy ones, that the second half of Eric's interview will be in the Feb 14 issue of The Glenrock Bird. So stay tuned!
Have a Blessed night and a beautiful tomorrow!
Editor
*Photo courtesy SyFy Channel and CAPRICA
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Vikings... sigh....
Well shooot.... need I say more?
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Bringing you the news that matters most. The Glenrock Bird Newspaper in Glenrock, Wyoming.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Bringing you the news that matters most. The Glenrock Bird Newspaper in Glenrock, Wyoming.
Those Herder Boys Just Keep on Keepin' On!
Did we think they couldn't? Well, some did...
Did we forget that sometimes, the underdog is just the big dog waiting to be cut loose? Well, some did...
There isn't anything like a really good game like the Glenrock, Newscastle game played on Jan 23rd. Those Herder Boys, coached by Justin Kidneigh, really took their skills, their confidence and their brevity to the court and took the win all the way home. We're proud of you boys.
Winning isn't everything my friends, continuing to play hard, with your heads held high whether you win or not is what pays off. Congratulations to all of you... and Coach Kidneigh too.
Stay tuned to the Jan 31 issue of The Glenrock Bird Newspaper for all the results of Saturday nights game.
Did we forget that sometimes, the underdog is just the big dog waiting to be cut loose? Well, some did...
There isn't anything like a really good game like the Glenrock, Newscastle game played on Jan 23rd. Those Herder Boys, coached by Justin Kidneigh, really took their skills, their confidence and their brevity to the court and took the win all the way home. We're proud of you boys.
Winning isn't everything my friends, continuing to play hard, with your heads held high whether you win or not is what pays off. Congratulations to all of you... and Coach Kidneigh too.
Stay tuned to the Jan 31 issue of The Glenrock Bird Newspaper for all the results of Saturday nights game.
Glenrock 63 Newcastle 53
Boys Basketball
January 23, 2010, 08:58 p.m. EST
January 23, 2010, 08:58 p.m. EST
Glenrock comes from 9 down at the end of the first period to win by 10.
Glenrock 63
Newcastle 53
Glenrock--Worthington 17 pts, Farley 21 pts
Newcastle--Beehler 26 pts, Tobar 9 pts
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Broken laptop
Well folks, it happened. I broke my laptop... I didn't just break it... I dropped it on its spine and the lid broke .. fell backwards and promptly sliced the cables going from the base of the laptop to the monitor. Now here's the thing. I am on the road quite a bit lately having become the newest addition to my sales team for The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine. Therefore I have (well, had) a MacBook Air that is nice and light in weight and super slim.. it has a 15" screen and I can do anything I need to from it. Its incredibly fast as well. I can build ads for The Glenrock Bird, I can build Open Range Magazine on it... its amazing (well, it was amazing)... I even had the books on it. Did I back it up recently.... well of course not. Did I almost throw up when I realized I would be spending a half of a day in the ER of the CPU... no, I actually did throw up. Okay, I really didn't throw up, but I came close.
I was however, able to get back up and running the next morning on another MacBook Air while waiting to hear back from my Insurance Company and I have to say that the technician (James) and his boss (Russ) and the secretary (Chris) were AMAZING and very aware of the situation I had found myself in. I am certain the pale look on my face propelled them into action.
So, Monday they will transfer everything from my broken laptop and I'll have everything back that I've been without for almost a week. All in all, we were still able to get the paper out (The Glenrock Bird) and work on Open Range Magazine.. but it really was an odd feeling to realize just how much we rely on our computers and laptops. So let this be a very valuable lesson to everyone...and yes, this includes me...back up your data... every day, back it up online if you have to, but back it up.
Its beginning to snow again tonight in Glenrock, Wyoming and the temperature has really dropped. Myself and my employees have wrapped up the Sunday morning paper and it will once again land on the doorsteps of every subscriber throughout Glenrock, Wyoming. We are six months away from our 4th volume of The Glenrock Bird, and we are still soaring.... and we remain "The Glenrock Bird Newspaper, A New Way To Fly."
Goodnight folks, have a beautiful and very Blessed night's sleep.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine
I was however, able to get back up and running the next morning on another MacBook Air while waiting to hear back from my Insurance Company and I have to say that the technician (James) and his boss (Russ) and the secretary (Chris) were AMAZING and very aware of the situation I had found myself in. I am certain the pale look on my face propelled them into action.
So, Monday they will transfer everything from my broken laptop and I'll have everything back that I've been without for almost a week. All in all, we were still able to get the paper out (The Glenrock Bird) and work on Open Range Magazine.. but it really was an odd feeling to realize just how much we rely on our computers and laptops. So let this be a very valuable lesson to everyone...and yes, this includes me...back up your data... every day, back it up online if you have to, but back it up.
Its beginning to snow again tonight in Glenrock, Wyoming and the temperature has really dropped. Myself and my employees have wrapped up the Sunday morning paper and it will once again land on the doorsteps of every subscriber throughout Glenrock, Wyoming. We are six months away from our 4th volume of The Glenrock Bird, and we are still soaring.... and we remain "The Glenrock Bird Newspaper, A New Way To Fly."
Goodnight folks, have a beautiful and very Blessed night's sleep.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor/Owner-Publisher The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine
Friday, January 15, 2010
Delivering Community News to Glenrock, Wyoming in Converse County.
Good EARLY holy moly its snowin' again Friday morning! Bringing you some early morning chatter from The Glenrock Bird Delivering Community News to Glenrock, Wyoming in Converse County. I haven't a clue why the "bold" is on... but I've clicked on the B several times and I'll be darned if I can get it to "unbold" is that even a word?
Its a beautiful early early morning in Glenrock, and I can tell you thats the truth! I just got back in from covering a story on a chimney fire here in Glenrock on North 8th. No one was hurt according to Glenrock, Wyoming Volunteer Firefighter Shane Byrd. The fire appeared to have started in the Chimney and made its way into the attic. Both Glenrock FD and Rolling Hills FD rolled to the house fire which was dispatched at approximately 9:07pm. Byrd stated that the fire was quickly contained and doused before any further damage could occur.
We live in a small town folks, Glenrock, Wyoming ... and we're very lucky and Blessed to have volunteer fireman get up in the middle of the night to put out the flames that can easily and quickly destroy lives. Shane Byrd was just one of many local volunteer firefighters who worked to save the home in freezing temperatures during the late hours of Thursday night, January 14th, 2010 .
So that's it for tonight (or rather, morning) folks. I've still got the rest of the paper to put to bed before it goes to press in the morning. Looks like we've got our front page story, but not because someone's house was on fire, but because there are folks out there like Byrd who are out there protecting us.
Goodnight Glenrock - its 12:40am and its time to turn the lights out. Oh, and sleep soundly... you're under the best protection out there, that of the Glenrock, Wyoming and Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Publisher/Owner
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Converse County
Its a beautiful early early morning in Glenrock, and I can tell you thats the truth! I just got back in from covering a story on a chimney fire here in Glenrock on North 8th. No one was hurt according to Glenrock, Wyoming Volunteer Firefighter Shane Byrd. The fire appeared to have started in the Chimney and made its way into the attic. Both Glenrock FD and Rolling Hills FD rolled to the house fire which was dispatched at approximately 9:07pm. Byrd stated that the fire was quickly contained and doused before any further damage could occur.
We live in a small town folks, Glenrock, Wyoming ... and we're very lucky and Blessed to have volunteer fireman get up in the middle of the night to put out the flames that can easily and quickly destroy lives. Shane Byrd was just one of many local volunteer firefighters who worked to save the home in freezing temperatures during the late hours of Thursday night, January 14th, 2010 .
So that's it for tonight (or rather, morning) folks. I've still got the rest of the paper to put to bed before it goes to press in the morning. Looks like we've got our front page story, but not because someone's house was on fire, but because there are folks out there like Byrd who are out there protecting us.
Goodnight Glenrock - its 12:40am and its time to turn the lights out. Oh, and sleep soundly... you're under the best protection out there, that of the Glenrock, Wyoming and Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department.
God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Publisher/Owner
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Converse County
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year from Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird
HAHHPPPP---EEEEE NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!
And what a New Year it will be! Ahhh.. the great and wonderous 2010.... a clean slate ... plenty of Jim Beam, two amazing publications The Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird and amazing employees and alas... my husband, whom I love with all my heart. BUT WAIT! In my reflection of the year of 2009, filled with some of thee worst crap I have ever had to deal with, let me state my amazing love for the Lord who makes my crazy mind click... without whom I would never ever have come as far as I have come on a wing and a prayer (ok, lets be honest folks, it was really on the wings of a jet airliner (enter Steve Miller Band) that barely made its landing, complete with skid marks on the runway and in my underpants, and the underpants of my staff.
Yessirree folks, I don't know how we did it, how we made it from the end of 2008 (which was followed closely by the beginning of the worse year of my life 2009) to the first day of 2010 (which I am certain will be the best year of my life... after all I am turning 40 this year... but, I digress)... speaking of digress, am I the only one who uses dot dot dot when I feel like believing the reader will actually understand my emotions as I was typing this, by separating my thoughts with an occasional (oh who am I kidding, its never really occasional) dot dot dot?
I had sushi last night... I am addicted to sushi... it was amazing. If ever anyone were to give me a gift, it should be sushi. That's it...... or money... in the form of very large bills.
There is something to be said for spending New Years Day at home, with the fireplace going, four extremely large dogs laying about the house, husband intent on watching the Rose Bowl, snoring in the lay-z-boy next to me, and the knowledge that we made it to a new year, and that God must surely have something planned for me, or he wouldn't have allowed me to be here this day: watching with surety, that Ohio State will surely have their asses handed to them on a silver platter this New Years Day. Ahhh yes, how can a New Year not be grand, when the Rose Bowl is hosting Oregon and Ohio State? All the while watching one of the most courageous men of the year, Captain Skully, toss the coin. I'm telling you Open Range Magazine and Glenrock Bird readers.... it just doesn't get any better than this.
I wish each and every one of you a beautiful afternoon this first day of 2010, and a very prosperous and Blessed year. Remember, with God we are capable of anything...
God Bless! (oh, and cheers! I've started on the Jim Beam...clink!)
Amanda Smith
Editor
Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
And what a New Year it will be! Ahhh.. the great and wonderous 2010.... a clean slate ... plenty of Jim Beam, two amazing publications The Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird and amazing employees and alas... my husband, whom I love with all my heart. BUT WAIT! In my reflection of the year of 2009, filled with some of thee worst crap I have ever had to deal with, let me state my amazing love for the Lord who makes my crazy mind click... without whom I would never ever have come as far as I have come on a wing and a prayer (ok, lets be honest folks, it was really on the wings of a jet airliner (enter Steve Miller Band) that barely made its landing, complete with skid marks on the runway and in my underpants, and the underpants of my staff.
Yessirree folks, I don't know how we did it, how we made it from the end of 2008 (which was followed closely by the beginning of the worse year of my life 2009) to the first day of 2010 (which I am certain will be the best year of my life... after all I am turning 40 this year... but, I digress)... speaking of digress, am I the only one who uses dot dot dot when I feel like believing the reader will actually understand my emotions as I was typing this, by separating my thoughts with an occasional (oh who am I kidding, its never really occasional) dot dot dot?
I had sushi last night... I am addicted to sushi... it was amazing. If ever anyone were to give me a gift, it should be sushi. That's it...... or money... in the form of very large bills.
There is something to be said for spending New Years Day at home, with the fireplace going, four extremely large dogs laying about the house, husband intent on watching the Rose Bowl, snoring in the lay-z-boy next to me, and the knowledge that we made it to a new year, and that God must surely have something planned for me, or he wouldn't have allowed me to be here this day: watching with surety, that Ohio State will surely have their asses handed to them on a silver platter this New Years Day. Ahhh yes, how can a New Year not be grand, when the Rose Bowl is hosting Oregon and Ohio State? All the while watching one of the most courageous men of the year, Captain Skully, toss the coin. I'm telling you Open Range Magazine and Glenrock Bird readers.... it just doesn't get any better than this.
I wish each and every one of you a beautiful afternoon this first day of 2010, and a very prosperous and Blessed year. Remember, with God we are capable of anything...
God Bless! (oh, and cheers! I've started on the Jim Beam...clink!)
Amanda Smith
Editor
Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
The Glenrock Bird
www.theglenrockbird.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Glenrock, WY - The Tuesday after Christmas
Well its the Tuesday after Christmas and Open Range Magazine and The Glenrock Bird are really picking up steam. We've got a fresh new year ahead of us in the beautiful town of Glenrock, Wyoming and I can only thank God above for our supportive community and staff members. We are Blessed to live in Glenrock, Wyoming and are happy to give the members of our community and beyond the News that Matters Most! We are also happy to provide our community members and subscribers from around our great country with one of the finest Western Magazines, and the only Western Magazine in Wyoming... Open Range Magazine. As we grow closer to the end of 2009, I look back on the entire year and all its trials and tribulations and I think to myself... "its been hard, its been heart wrenching, but its been worth it."
Here's to another year of clearing obstacles!
Very sincerely, and God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Here's to another year of clearing obstacles!
Very sincerely, and God Bless,
Amanda Smith
Editor
The Glenrock Bird
Open Range Magazine
www.theglenrockbird.com
www.openrangemagazine.com
Glenrock, Wyoming
Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine IDEA LIGHTBULB just popped on!
The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine lightbulb just popped on in my head and I had to get up (at 3am) and start writing. Have you checked out the digital version of the latest issue yet? Its chock full of incredible articles and stories on the real western way of life in the west, and living the western way of life East Coast Style... :) Its pretty awesome. So if any of you on the East Coast would like to submit articles that depict the western way of life, east coast style... please send it on in! We'd love to hear from you!
Be sure and read all of my blog entries... they are informative, thought provoking, sometimes emotional and sometimes hilarious... but always a good read, if I do say so myself. :)
God Bless, and Merry Christmas Eve!
Amanda Smith
Editor
Open Range Magazine
The Glenrock Bird
Be sure and read all of my blog entries... they are informative, thought provoking, sometimes emotional and sometimes hilarious... but always a good read, if I do say so myself. :)
God Bless, and Merry Christmas Eve!
Amanda Smith
Editor
Open Range Magazine
The Glenrock Bird
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sundays
The Glenrock Bird
Its been a little while since I've blogged... We've been swamped working to keep The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine afloat in this economy. I would imagine all small business owners, especially publishers of small newspapers, are having a very tough time. Hopefully, those of you in that category like myself, have an incredible crew like the crew that keeps The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine above water. Its Sunday night.. and I'm exhausted, but I wanted to stop by and tell everyone to keep their Faith, believe in what you are doing, and know that God is here to help us over any obstacle that becomes an object that is in our way. Here's to 2010 everyone! But before we get to the other side of this year, let me wish everyone a very Merry and very Blessed Christmas in beautiful and Historic Glenrock, Wyoming and beyond!
God Bless,
Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
www.theglenrockbird.com
Its been a little while since I've blogged... We've been swamped working to keep The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine afloat in this economy. I would imagine all small business owners, especially publishers of small newspapers, are having a very tough time. Hopefully, those of you in that category like myself, have an incredible crew like the crew that keeps The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine above water. Its Sunday night.. and I'm exhausted, but I wanted to stop by and tell everyone to keep their Faith, believe in what you are doing, and know that God is here to help us over any obstacle that becomes an object that is in our way. Here's to 2010 everyone! But before we get to the other side of this year, let me wish everyone a very Merry and very Blessed Christmas in beautiful and Historic Glenrock, Wyoming and beyond!
God Bless,
Amanda Smith - The Glenrock Bird and Open Range Magazine
www.openrangemagazine.com
www.theglenrockbird.com
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