Similar to fine leather goods, the Pony Express was an important part of early western United States culture. Just like fine leather goods have survived to this day in the form of things like leather belts and leather briefcases for men, so too has the Pony Express. The history and tradition of the Pony Express is kept alive today through the Pony Express National Historic Trail and annual recreation effort put on by hundreds of volunteers and various organizations. According to the Casper Star Tribune and Pony Express Home Station website, the annual replication journey passed through our greta state…
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Welcome to the wonderful and overwhelming world that is post-graduate living. No more dorm rooms, no more homework, no more puking in the hallway seven days in a row (hopefully). You’re now — technically — an adult. Just because you’re old enough to be considered an adult, however, doesn’t necessarily mean you really are one. At least not a mature one. There is a solid chance that even though you have graduated, you are still sleeping in, playing video games all day, and not doing things to better your future. It happens to almost everybody, but it’s a matter of…
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Leather never really goes out of style, but this summer it’s hotter than ever. At any given moment in time, the average American is wearing four — four! — pieces of leather. Take a look down. How many can you count on yourself? If it’s time to step up your leather game, fear not. There are so many fine leather goods to choose from that you can take your style from drab to fab with just a couple of quick and easy accessory purchases. Here’s a few favorites for the season: Leather Belts A good leather belt is an obvious…
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If you’d like to be environmentally conscious and recycle, but are not sure what can be recycled, the answer is simple: nearly everything can be recycled or reused. Of course paper, plastics and glass can be recycled – everyone knows that. But food can be composted, and used clothing and household items can be donated to charities that will use them to help those in need. In fact many charities will even set up a used clothing pick up, depending on the number of items you have. Should you donate clothes to charity? It’s easy to bring your used clothes…
