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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…
We can't live without hope in our lives
Someone once said, “You can go weeks without food, days without water, but only seconds without hope”
Week brings celebration of art, literature & more
SANDPOINT – It’s time to celebrate art, literature, life, the great outdoors and women’s rights.
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Here's what to do when someone has a seizure
Kelly was a good friend of a good friend of mine. We socialized fairly often, and she was very upfront about the fact she had epilepsy. On one occasion, she announced that she was going to have a seizure and did; o…
Snowy weather makes trouble for Diamond Match Company
20 Years Ago — 2000
Start year by making a commitment to yourself
You have officially flipped over that calendar page and you’re well into the start of a new year — and keeping that resolution to get into shape.
Lights glow with warmth, caring
When you live up high with a view you can track goings on that might surprise the people being “spied” upon. Kind of like that nosy neighbor peering out the window in the early morning dark. And lights tell the sto…
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Opportunistic critters can wreak havoc with bleeding hearts
In my columns over the years I’ve made it very clear that I love and welcome all of nature’s creatures with as much hospitality as possible.
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Recomendations abound at The Library
Have you ever asked for a recommendation for a restaurant, tire shop, or car dealership on social media? It can be helpful to get input from others before spending money or time on an important purchase or experien…
Finding peace in times of turmoil
In a world of 7.7 billion people there seems to be no end to the ever growing list of concerns that cause turmoil in our lives.
Oh, those alluring and lovely lizardly eyes
After months of planning and rearranging our schedule, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finally organized a little vacation time for Christmas.
Hunger, malnutrition are very real problems
Lenny Pakula is a retired studio musician from Philadelphia, Pa. I just read his story of malnutrition and how he is slowly working toward a healthier daily nutrition. “It’s been a struggle,” said Pakula, who lost …
Heat up winter nights with lots of entertainment
Ol’ Man Winter make be making an appearance with temps expected to dip into the chilly so, but on the entertainment front? It’s a whole different scene as grea…