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Are we destined to be Boise Jr.?
It feels less and less like we’re part of Idaho.
Don't cash that check if it might be bogus
There’s been an uptick in consumers calling about the shopper scams that we’ve been warning you not to fall victim to. Even if you sign up for these shopping deals, be wary.
Riding the rails for holiday adventure
Trains, planes and automobiles ... we’ve now added Amtrak to our mode of travel to see family and friends in North Dakota. When my husband and I planned a Thanksgiving visit with our oldest daughter in Reserve, Mon…
Nationhood and immigration: Is it xenophobia or nostalgia?
Several characteristics of a nation are essential if its society is to thrive as a functioning democracy. Two of these characteristics are the protection of its borders and its adherence to the rule of law. The abs…
Seedy forecasts light up this chat
Yep, it’s our last Chat Day of November, and this time there’s a little twist.
Tips for Giving Tuesday
The traditional Christmas movie marathon started early this year at chez Patrick, with “Christmas with the Kranks.” If you haven’t seen this Scrooge-style comedy, Tim Allen proposes “skipping Christmas” in favor of…
Sunspot activity is non-existent
One of the indicators that Cliff and I look at when determining long-range forecasts, especially for the winter seasons are sunspots, or storms on the sun. When the sun is going through an active cycle, there will …
That supposedly amazing grant is actually a scam
Several readers have reported grant scams. Remember this: Grants are not like lotteries. You don’t win them; you must apply for them.
Riverside project a bad fit for Cd'A
Public concerns and outrage regarding the impacts of a proposed massive, high-density development on a former riverfront millsite are “right on.”
Astrology is bunk, right? Right?
Do you believe in astrology?
Small Business Saturday: Investment in community
Idaho’s 158,000 small businesses not only drive our economy, spur innovation and create jobs, they reflect the unique character of the state. Residents and tourists feel this each time they visit a local shop, buy …
Don't let the bird ruin Thanksgiving
We aren’t just talking about the hangover from eating too much turkey. You should know there have been reports of a salmonella outbreak tied to the Jennie-O brand of turkeys. The source of the outbreak has not been…
Today, 'team' is about friends, family
I’ll try not to take a lot of your time on this Thanksgiving Day.
Thankful to take so much for granted
Each Thanksgiving I fuss too much. Complaining about how long turkey and pies take, worrying something will come out inedible, stress over trying to get all that food to come out hot at the same time, anxious about…
Thankful or resentful? You choose
First, a short introduction. Pat and I met in 1964 and have been married for 52-plus years. We have lived in the Medimont area for more than 40 years. We have …