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Thoughts on the military and politics
Military Tales celebrates the country's military, and its servicemen and women and their service.
Lounge helping students, tutors connect
Emma * is a bright, talented high school sophomore. She works hard in school and cares about her grades. But, grades aren’t the most important thing. She genuinely wants to understand what she is learning so that s…
Worthwhile waiting
“I just can’t wait for Christmas!” “How many weeks … days until Christmas?” These and other variations are familiar cries, not only from children, but oftentimes adults as well. “Advent Anticipation Affliction” (as…
Holiday events help entertainment scene sparkle
SANDPOINT — What a month it’s been — and continues to be — as the entertainment scene lights up for the season.
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The real, unvarnished truth about toxic food additives
Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror and the season of overeating is upon us.
Memorial proposed to honor area loggers
100 Years Ago — 1918
Repetitive stress injuries respond well to OT
Carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and golfer’s elbow — what do they all have in common? They can all be treated with conservative management under the care of an occupational therapist. Does this mean that surgery can a…
Improve garden with rotation, companions
I recently received a phone call from a lovely-sounding lady, new to the area, who wondered if crop rotation works here. I enthusiastically told her “yes!” and…
Belief in the possible is true gift
I really wanted see the whale but I was hesitant.
Palliative, hospice care similar but are also very different
They say that great minds think alike. So, Paul Graves, the facilitator for the Geezer Forum, and I must both have great minds. This week’s forum was centered on palliative care and defining its role in healthcare.…
Break out of your comfort zone and get fit, healthy
How many of you wake up with a cup of coffee, drive to work, deal with a boss who doesn’t appreciate what you do, run errands, go home, cook dinner, do a load of laundry, help the kids with their homework only to g…
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Friends help stretch donations
Giving Tuesday is an annual global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. After Black Friday…
Thankful observations and life's blessings
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. (Psalms 107:1- 2. NLT)