January 2012

Charlie Liesen

“…And a Three Fold Cord Is Not Quickly Broken.”  Ecclesiastes 4:12 Tanned to cowboy perfection and accented by his trademark bushy, golden mustache, Charlie Liesen works from his sunlit “braiding room” in Hazleton, Idaho.  Quietly and methodically, Liesen weaves thin strips of rawhide into intricate masterpieces of practical horse gear including riatas (lassos), bosals (nosebands), [...]

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Lead Your Business to a Great 2012

Welcome to the New Year!  Once the holiday decorations are taken down, the champagne glasses put away and life returns to business as usual, the new year (for many) signifies new beginnings and a clean slate.  For several business owners, the recession which accompanied the past few years has spurred uncertainty and a somewhat dismal [...]

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Stepping out on First Friday

Stepping out on each month’s first Friday becomes a lively event when those steps are taken into Twin Falls’ historic downtown.  Twangy strains rolling from the worn stings of an old country guitar and vibrant window displays are but a few of many attractions likely to welcome  ‘First Friday’ guests.  Such festivities in the downtown [...]

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Features

Photo © Jason Lugo

“…And a Three Fold Cord Is Not Quickly Broken.”  Ecclesiastes 4:12 Tanned to cowboy perfection and accented by his trademark bushy, golden mustache, Charlie Liesen works from his sunlit “braiding room” in Hazleton, Idaho.  Quietly and methodically, Liesen weaves thin strips of rawhide into intricate masterpieces of practical horse gear including riatas (lassos), bosals (nosebands), [...]

Getting-Out

Photo © Jason Lugo

Stepping out on each month’s first Friday becomes a lively event when those steps are taken into Twin Falls’ historic downtown.  Twangy strains rolling from the worn stings of an old country guitar and vibrant window displays are but a few of many attractions likely to welcome  ‘First Friday’ guests.  Such festivities in the downtown [...]

In Business

Photo © Jason Lugo

Welcome to the New Year!  Once the holiday decorations are taken down, the champagne glasses put away and life returns to business as usual, the new year (for many) signifies new beginnings and a clean slate.  For several business owners, the recession which accompanied the past few years has spurred uncertainty and a somewhat dismal [...]

At Home

Photo © Jason Lugo

My husband and I recently became empty-nesters. Years ago when our eldest daughter left for college it felt as though a hole had ripped through our hearts leaving an ache that may never heal. Likewise, as each of our remaining daughters marched toward the independence and endless possibilities college would offer them, our world closed [...]

Your Health

Empty Plate

The new year is always time for a fresh start and many people want to improve their health and eating habits. But instead of providing you with menus and meal plans, I am giving you a meal format to use. This format will help you eat at any restaurant or plan your meals. This is [...]

Moments

Photo © Jason Lugo

This shot was taken while shooting a snowshoeing story at the City of Rocks in January 2008. It was a perfect day with perfect light. We saw lots of wildlife and spent a good half day exploring the area on well marked trails. Many people visit the City of Rocks in the summer but how [...]

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