WLM Winter 2016 | страница 5

editor’s note A In this issue, we have a variety of individuals who are tuned into the world around them. It’s something I know all too well. I am a sensitive individual (many would say too much so), who baffles those in my genetic and by-marriage ‘family’ with my constant thinking. ‘Over analyzing’ apparently describes me. By ‘sensitivity,’ I refer to those individuals who observe, reflect and apply. That’s me – the (annoying) over analyzer. I argue it’s the over analyzers who are earth shakers. And the earth needs a little shaking. In this issue, I’m inspired by the action of Gene & Linda Roberts, who saw an opportunity to recycle old, unused homestead structures in little Carlile, and created a new, highly functional home for their family. I’m inspired by Lander’s Brian Zinke, who uses his wildlife photography to teach people how to properly treat our Wyoming animal friends and conserve their habitat and way of life. I’m inspired by authors Tammi Littrell and Jennifer Lawrence: Tammi wrestled the emotional demons of her past as she came to terms with terrific loss and worked to help her father through his mourning; Jennifer saw a historic heroine Ardent Photography s always, I enjoy finding the inadvertent links between our features in each issue. I never cease to find one – and I never cease to be amazed that these links just surface somehow, and always unintentionally. Call it whatever energy theory you subscribe to – but I never find it to be a fluke. who had to date received little recognition, and took on the task of documenting that history for future generations. Whether the earth shaking occurred on a personal, family or societal level, the process of taking on something that is challenging to one’s emotions, time load, physical or financial capabilities, the strength and courage to proceed is inspirational. These join other stories of earth shakers in Wyoming. As this issue I’m cutting my long-windedness short, I’ll wrap with a simple question … Are you shaking your earth? Til Next Time, Kati Hime Make downtown laramie your holiday destination CHRISTMAS PARADE December 2nd at 6:00 pm Downtown Laramie Your Downtown Laramie SHOP DOWNTOWN Support local vendors and businesses by shopping downtown this holiday season! www.DowntownLaramie.org