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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.
Stand and consider the many wonders of God
With my man temporarily housed in a rehab facility in Sandpoint after his recent surgery I’m making a daily drive I don’t ordinarily travel. The 22 miles between Priest River and Sandpoint have got to be a secret u…
The relationship between leaky brain and gut health
Just as our digestive system has a barrier that protects against unwanted invaders, so does our brain. This is called the blood brain barrier. And when it gets compromised we call this having a leaky brain.
PT plays big role in breast cancer rehab
It is most likely happenstance that Breast Cancer Awareness and National Physical Therapy Month both occur in October, but they do. And, because of (or in spite of) it there are several articles about the role that…
Food planning, prepping can change your life, health
Four hours of preplanned food preparation per week can change your life. Okay, so this sounds a little too good or may not even make sense, right? Maybe, but d…
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Ready? Set? Medicare!
A friend from Spokane just told me, somewhat proudly even, that she had recently signed up for Medicare. Her parents are still alive, so I silently wondered if they might have responded to her news as my dad did ov…
Having hope in the midst of suffering
A quick read through 1 Peter will reveal a theme of hope in the midst of suffering. And while this is a rather dominant theme, so, too, is the message of “doing good.”
Temps may be cool, but the Fall fun is sizzlin' hot
SANDPOINT — Sure, there’s a snap in the air that says fall is for real, but the entertainment action is sizzlin’ hot this week!
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We can all learn from children's empathy
Everybody who’s been following the recent Supreme Court nominee controversy has some sort of opinion — even if it’s an unruffled “wait and see.” Further analysis is the last thing anyone wants to hear. So let’s for…
Spine compression fractures can happen to anyone
Spinal compression fractures can occur to anyone at any age. These fractures can be reported to be very painful and even debilitating. Compression fractures of the spine can occur as a result of any number of cause…
Age-related sarcopenia something to think about
Getting old seems like a distant concern for people under forty. If over forty, the aging process starts to register a little bit more and over fifty, many aspects of the aging process become a glaring reality.
Buck's Hardware becomes Coast-to-Coast
100 Years Ago — 1918
BGH hosting Sip and Screen Mammo Party
It’s what? It’s October. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a Sip and Screen Mammo Party at Bonner General Health and it’s never been more fun to have a mammogram.