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Kerri Thoreson
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The resource of special teams
Last November, I volunteered with the Post Falls American Legion's free community Thanksgiving dinner, something I…
Teaching us how to live our best lives
Last week, I had the pleasure of talking with one of the most interesting women I know. Betty Stone is celebrating a milestone birthday today, although she sta…
Of shopping hungry and pimento cheese sandwiches
After a meeting first thing Monday morning in Coeur d'Alene, I stopped at the grocery store for a few things.
Farm, ranch life on the Rathdrum Prairie
Recently, I realized that changing landscape can be disorienting when landmarks implanted in our brain no longer exist. I’ve lived here since Post Falls was fe…
March Madness fun for local couple
Alan and Dani Wolfe of Post Falls are an athletic pair ... running, hiking, golfing, Ironman and coaching youth sports.They’re engaged and enthusiastic grandpa…
Top down and sounds of spring
Ruthie Clark always wanted a little red convertible, which seemed impractical during marriage and motherhood and life in rural North Idaho.
Planting peas and parading on St. Patrick's Day
Back in the day, my late mother, Alice Rankin, was a master gardener, teaching classes through the county extension office.
Are power lunches still powerful?
The era of the three martini lunch is long past but doing lunch with clients, customers or prospects is still a thing, or is it?
Leaplings celebrate their rare birthdate
Hayden Lake’s Nancy DiGiammarco will be celebrating her 19th birthday Thursday although she was born in 1948, which was 76 years ago. Leap Year babies born on …
Back to basics with pen and paper
I came across an interesting bit of trivia recently that caused me pause. The island nation of Iceland has more writers per capita than anywhere in the world.
Feeling the love every day of the year
It’s Valentine’s Day! If you’re treating your love to flowers, candy, a romantic dinner or beautiful card, you’re in the majority.
Young speakers' poise inspires
I said “yes” to teacher and friend Daniel Connelly when he extended an invitation to judge Summit Christian Academy’s speech meet last week.
Liver for the win of the worst
Last week, Bert took a long weekend holiday, flying south to spend time with our daughter, Sarah. They took in a couple of days of the world-famous Barrett-Jac…
Community is a verb
Community can be described a a collective of people who come together to support and engage each other, forming a sense of belonging and shared identity.
Cheers for the skilled trades workers
It’s been all about the weather 24/7 for most of January, with good reason. Dangerous cold and ice and our next round of snow all present challenges.