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Maybe you can get lucky on Halloween
The only thing scarier than Halloween was my second honeymoon. Grotesque masks, glow-in-the-dark costumes and brain-damaging strobe lights all night long!
MY TURN: Chiropractor shouldn't be writing about epidural steroid shots
I am writing in response to an advertisement I read in your publication on October 11, 2017 by Dr. Wayne M. Fichter Jr.: Do Epidural Corticosteroid Shots Work? In the “advertorial”, he attempted to tackle a very co…
One way to slow attack on free speech rights
Second of two parts
Hey, kids! Seniors aren't the only targets
During the past few months it seems that many — if not most — of the scams and cons we’ve covered, specifically target those of us who are over the age of 50. It seems that the elderly are being disproportionately …
Where freedoms should co-exist
Such few and simple words, such controversy, as Wednesday’s headlines both local (letters page) and national (latest ruling against the travel ban) would attest.
Some colleges flunking First Amendment 101
The principle is simple: Leave others alone to pursue whatever might be their own aspirations, as long as they do not impede the rights and safety of others. It is the personification of America’s Bill of Rights. I…
Art's impact on the subject was unexpected
Last week I mentioned my participation in an event, presented by Art Spirit Gallery at The Resort Plaza Shops. The annual public display of Art in the Making w…
What you need to know about Sarahah
It looks so innocuous.
From fire to snow across parts of the North Country
Our mid-October pattern change has arrived across the Inland Northwest. Temperatures last week dropped to below normal levels along with rain and even a mix of snow in the lower elevations. Not very typical of mid-…
That police benefit fund only benefits bad guys
You might get a call asking for donations to the CDA Police Coalition Benefit Fund.
Will we get over the f-word?
After writing more than 2,000 columns over 15 years, one does tend to run out of ideas. So I’m grateful when readers suggest something new, lest they be subjected to a boring alternative when I lack creativity. Tod…
Carrying on honors those we've lost
Oct. 12, 2004, was a Tuesday, a beautiful bonus summer-like blue sky sunshiny autumn day. It was a day I will never forget ... not the sunshine or the sounds or the words that came out of a doctor’s mouth as I stoo…
ESSAY: 'Am I OK?'
Am I OK that during our traditional Route 91 outing with family and friends an epitome of evil decided to go on a shooting rampage killing 59 and injuring more than 500? Am I OK that when the shooting began two of …
High Court docket a blockbuster
It’s a new year and a new Justice for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), which began its new term last week. Their 43-case docket includes some blockbusters — civil rights vs. religion; cellphone priv…
Trick or treat: Chilly and windy weather is here
With the month of October upon us, I’m getting many comments about the “change in the air.” My friend Julie said that, “it’s here,” referring to the recent chilly mornings. Ron, another good friend, was enjoying th…