Kerri Thoreson
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Her childhood dream comes true
In 2010, Coeur d’Alene’s Junior Miss Madison Leonard won the state title and went on to be chosen America’s Junior Miss in Mobile, Ala. ... the first ever from…
Ode to really good boxes
Over the weekend, I said farewell to about two dozen really good boxes of all sizes that were overtaking my home office.
Pilgrimage to Boomer mecca
Our Gen X daughter, Sarah, was puzzled, then amused when I said that during my visit to her home in Chandler, Ariz., last week that I wanted to take a road tri…
One true sentence at a time
In nearly four decades, I’ve written well over a million words ... in this column, news and feature stories, personal letters, advertising copy, press releases…
Springtime babies galore on the prairie
A multi-generational farm and ranching family on the Rathdrum Prairie is in baby mode this month.
March is for shamrocks and weddings
Several years ago, my sister, Janna, and I joined our mother as members of the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Little things make a big impact
This isn’t the biggest news of the week, in fact, I don’t even have names to include, but it was the most memorable moment of my week by far.
Lights bring funny memory of first time
For those fortunate enough to live in the northern tier of the U.S, Sunday evening provided a spectacular gift from Mother Nature.
Three-day holidays are not a given
Something we all know and expect is for a number of businesses, including banks, schools and government offices to be closed on federal holidays.
Wednesday morning quarterbacking
It’s a few days post-Super Bowl, but here’s a fun Super Bowl love story from years past.
Game day food for the win!
Super Bowl Sunday is just a few days away.
Friendship, justice and the anchor desk
Prior to Jan. 24, 2018, I was acquainted with Amy Evans.
He ain't heavy ...
For decades, I’ve described the subject of this column as whatever amuses, annoys or inspires me in any given week. Sometimes it’s whatever has broken my heart.
There's no place like home for nonagenarian
One of my favorite people whom I’ve never met is Jim Carkhuff.
Thanks from the heart for the lessons
Sometimes, something happens right on deadline that stops me in my tracks. Tuesday afternoon was one of those times.