The Sweet Smell of Sagebrush

Three Words From God

The night my wife passed away, God spoke to me.  This is my testimonial of how He tought me acceptance.

That Last Step

A little different episode about a deeply personal event in my life.  One that taught me a very important lesson.  I hope there is someone that this will help.

Asa Mercer and The Banditti of the Plains, Part 2-The Discovery!

Part 2 of Asa Mercer and the Banditti of the Plains.  This episode explains the unique discovery of what I have had in my possession for over 30 years and just recently was able to verify what it really was.  A very important document relating to the most important and rare book in Wyoming's history!  Enjoy!

Asa Mercer and the Banditti of the Plains

The Johnson County War in 1892, was a moment in history that defined what kind of state Wyoming was to become.  Would outside big money interests continue to control it or would the smaller homesteaders have a future for themselves.  By authoring "The Banditti of the Plains", Asa Mercer created a bombshell.  He exposed the powerful people in the state for their role in the invasion of Johnson County.  This is part one, introducing you to Mr. Mercer, and the many interesting scemes he was involved in.  

Madden/McDermott Murders Pt.2

After being acquitted in the trial for the killing of his son  in Part 1, James McDermott faces another arrest for the theft of the U. S mail and is taken to Cheyenne for another trial. After that the authorities hear about him and have him arrested and taken to Montana for the killing of a Mr. Murane, his wife's lover, eight years earlier, then he eventually finds his way back to Wyoming and has a confrontation with his wife and her newest lover which does not go well.