Author: CharliesTrail
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Supaman unites through hip-hop and positivity
Christian Parrish Takes the Gun doesn’t hide from his identity. He doesn’t hide that he’s Supaman, nor does he hide where he comes from: the Crow Agency of Big Horn County, Montana. A decorated and celebrated musician and activist, Supaman’s songs blend contemporary hip-hop with traditional Native American instrumentation and style. He’s been recognized for…
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Set Free By Love
“Where there is love, there is joy.” – Mother Teresa Kari wore her light blue sundress – the one she wore the first night we went to dinner. We went to The Mint, a restaurant I’d go to regularly – only this time I didn’t order a drink, which made me uncomfortable. “Are you sure I…
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Boring But Important: Why Super Bowl LIII is unforgettable
“If you like offensive football, well, too bad…” That’s what CBS commentator Tony Romo said during the defense-dominated first half of Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. By halftime, the score was Maroon 5, Patriots 3, Rams 0. Most people commenting…
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Why “Christmas Vacation” is a Christmas classic
When it comes to holiday movies, what constitutes a “Christmas classic?” I don’t think there is a right or a wrong answer. Each family has their own favorite holiday movies. Growing up, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” was a big one for the Denisons. “The Bishop’s Wife” was also high on the list. Screwball comedies such…
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Local concert to reunite lifelong friends
Randy Berry of Lewistown is looking forward to having a childhood friend come back to town this weekend – Kostas Lazarides, a Billings native of Greek descent who is known for writing several chart-topping country songs, including “Timber, I’m Falling In Love,” “The Lonely Side of Love,” “Blame It On Your Heart” and “Ain’t That…
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Life Lessons from “The Old Philosopher”
A lot of people have hope. Don’t spoil it. When you think you shouldn’t say it, don’t. When you have nothing to do, do it now. My grandfather, Marshall Kidd, is the wisest man I know. And I’m not alone in my thinking. The self-proclaimed “Old Philosopher” has made quite the impression through the years,…
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Local soldier remembered on 100th anniversary of Argonne Offensive
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day I wanted to share a piece I wrote about a central Montanan whose served in the Great War. Here it is, as published in the Lewistown News-Argus: Sergeant Albert “Bert” Replogle of Grass Range was in the thick of it. A soldier in the 91st Division, known…
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Catalina Island
“Dwayne Johnson has it covered, babe.” Half asleep, unsure of what was going on, that’s all I could muster. The alarm continued to sound, and Kari wasn’t comforted. “What? Seriously, Charlie, I think something’s up.” I opened my eyes a little more, looking up at Kari from the cot, feeling like I’d been asleep for…
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Be a gentleman: we need them more than ever
“Excuse me. Were you waiting in line?” the British man asked outside the bathroom at the Revolver Bar in Seattle. “Yes, I was, but it’s alright,” I said. “No, it was rude of me to cut you off. Please know if I had seen you – or if I had known you were waiting – I…
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Frank Valach: reflections on a life built of love
“This is how I get my exercise,” said Frank Valach, 99, as he pushes himself toward the cafeteria in a wheelchair Thursday at The Villa, where he’s lived the last three years. A beloved father, grandfather and literal community builder (for most his life he was a bricklayer), Frank has been an integral part of…
