Change is inevitable

If not for change and man’s innate desire to keep moving, everyone west of the Mississippi would still be crammed, elbow to elbow in New York, Ellis Island would never have been built and the Statue of Liberty wouldn’t be gracing the harbor.

Of course, with change comes some measure of inconvenience.

Ironically, “convenience” plays into the most recent change to the Thermopolis landscape as we watch the demolition of Maverik, a “convenience” store.

It’s sure to create some issues, missing one of our gas stations for several weeks, but before you know it, the pumps will be up and running and we’ll soon forget how things were before.

Yes, many will miss being able to pop in for a breakfast sandwich before work or a frozen burrito after a night on the town, but again, those edibles will be available in a blink of an eye.

What is going to be interesting to watch is not so much the demolition project, but the way the building will be constructed once the ground is cleared. Pre-built walls will be brought in and set in place. Gas pumps will be moved back further from the street. There will be more parking.

Bigger and better is what we have to look forward to.

Hooray for change!