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Are you ready, boomers? Medicare is here
The average number of boomers turning 65 was 10,000 a day. But 2024 is a “peak year” for boomers, folks. The numbe…
The dance of the porcupines
While I lived and pastored in Nebraska I enjoyed going to auctions. I find them entertaining, even exciting at times. But have you ever noticed that every advertisement for an auction has the same disclaimer: “All …
Extreme despair and suicide among our country’s older adults
This column is a very difficult one for me to write. It may not be easy for you to read. It’s about suicide. I last wrote about suicide in April 2010. I’m ten years older now, and right in the age- and gender demog…
Extreme despair and suicide among our country's older adults
This column is a very difficult one for me to write. It may not be easy for you to read. It’s about suicide. I last wrote about suicide in April 2010. I’m ten years older now, and right in the age- and gender demog…
The dance of the porcupines
While I lived and pastored in Nebraska I enjoyed going to auctions. I find them entertaining, even exciting at times. But have you ever noticed that every advertisement for an auction has the same disclaimer: “All …
Should we all be taking burnout more seriously?
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There's a whole lotta fun packed into coming week
There’s a whole lotta fun packed into a short seven days as winter shows no sign of slowing the fun. What’s up, you ask? Here’s just the appetizer: Thom Shephe…
Rex Theatre set to add talking equipment
100 Years Ago — 1920
King's convictions changed this country for the better
I just finished a Pulitzer Prize book — “The Known World” — set in pre-Civil War days in Virginia. The practice of slavery is vividly and viciously portrayed, even when “nice” things are happening. Because nothing …
Celiac disease or gluten intolerance?
My sister-in-law called to tell me that she had made a terrific new recipe for a chicken salad. “But, of course, Larry wouldn’t eat it the chicken. And, Eddie picked out the green peppers. And, Jenny couldn’t eat t…
Why exercise? Let me help you count the whys
The goal of my article this week is to help you stay motivated to exercise.
Bonner County History - Jan. 21, 2020
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Hearty pasta dishes warm wintery suppers
A big bowl or platter of pasta brought to the supper table on a chilly evening is probably the most satisfying of offerings possible. The hearty aroma of a rus…
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