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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.
Palliative medical care is a balancing act
Over 20 years ago, my superstitious mother feared that if she and dad made out a will, that might cause them to die sooner.
Week's many options bring thoughts of thankfulness
SANDPOINT — Happy Thanksgiving, good friends! I am so grateful to call this sweet town home. And it’s a very busy hometown this week, starting with the Turkey …
A yin-yang imbalance and running hot or cold
It’s that time of year when the cold blooded folks struggle with the warm blooded folks over the thermostat setting. Have you ever wondered why some people run…
Festive bars help ring in the holiday season
I had so much fun putting together these recipes. I went through about 20 old and new cookbooks, tattered recipes written in hand by family, friends and myself…
True joy and a face that smiles
We were trying out a new-to-us restaurant the other night with a superb guitarist playing to the room — or for himself, really. Another couple kept glancing my way. When they moved to sit nearer the musician we had…
Time to talk about family health history
It became an annual Thanksgiving tradition for Martha to announce at dinner that this would be her last. Not a particularly cheerful human being, Martha was certain that her death was imminent and because of which …
Spring log drive expected to set record
10 Years Ago — 2008
Exercise caution not to gobble up too much
Gobble, gobble.
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A steady diet of books, family reading opens doors
When Jennifer was born, her parents decided to put her on a “diet” of at least ten books a day. Born with a heart defect, she had to stay in the hospital for seven weeks after birth. While still in intensive care, …
A journey of faith ends in calling to be a pastor
A month ago, I received an email asking how the Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) justifies ordaining women. The writer referred to the writings of Paul as clearly forbidding female pastors a…
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Get thee out there and partake of the bountiful fun
SANDPOINT — Rounding the corner into some serious holiday action this week, starting with a pair of holiday one-act original plays on stage at the Panida Thurs…
Moderate-intensity continuous training has benefits
I am sneaking up on my tenth year as a fitness trainer, health coach, and wellness writer.