Kerri Thoreson
See the latest column from Kerri Thoreson here!
The tapestry of life in 2011
Heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for sharing your stories this past year. I'm truly blessed to have the opportunity to shine a light on our very special communities.In 2011 my heart has been touched by…
Christmas tale of believing
Author's note: This story first appeared in The Press on 12/21/05 when this "daddy's girl" was newly grieving the loss of mine. For those who are facing their first Christmas without a parent or loved one, it's my …
Weather's frigid, so let it snow
Considering just a few years ago we were literally buried in record snowfall it does seem kind of funny that so many of us are wishing for some flakes to fall. The way I look at it, if it's going to be really cold …
Our season to give and receive
This time of year we hear so many heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of people in need, and especially in these days of historic unemployment. We also hear of so many people and organizations who go the extra m…
Ring in the season without the rage
When we had our first sticking snow a week or two ago I was pleasantly surprised at how cautious and courteous everyone was while getting acclimated to driving in snow on slick roads. And the week of Thanksgiving, …
Shining the light of gratitude
Last year I used the following quotation in this column at Thanksgiving. This week I witnessed the embodiment of the message. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not …
Community: Lifting each other up
What I love most about our communities is the fact that generous hearts are evident not just at the holidays but throughout the year. It seems to me that these challenging times have increased the spirit of giving,…
Veterans continue to serve
Our local veterans will be many places this week to commemorate Veterans Day ... in the schools, at memorials and speaking to civic organizations. Let's be sure we remember the reason for this national holiday and …
Sticking a fork in it
I’m going to blame the remnants of the bad cold/cough and sleep deprivation on a startling absence of my powers of observation. Last week I was driving on Foster Avenue enjoying the colors of autumn and while stopp…
Homemade soup warms the heart
Lots of offices hold employee potlucks, but nowhere has sampling wonderful homemade soups and bread gone for such a good cause as it does at the Kootenai County Administrative offices.
'Tis the season for fall flu bug
We've had some beautiful bonus sunny October days of late, and for that I'm grateful. I'm also grateful for modern over-the-counter medications for colds/flu/cough/congestion/sneezing and for tissues with a touch o…
Competitive couple continues to run
Dani Zibell and Alan Wolfe married just over four years ago and are such a great match-up. Dani was a devotee of running and in the course of their marriage the couple have competed in four Bloomsdays, a number of …
Paying it forward, four paws style
One person can and often does make a difference. One person and a dog ... now that's an unstoppable combination.
Bratwurst, breakfast and turkey, oh my!
Just because summer's over doesn't mean there are fewer fun things to do. For this weekend ... Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. get your oompah on at the Post Falls Historical Society's Oktoberfest in the Lions Grand Pav…
Tradition reunites friends and fish
Chris Beck and his longtime friend, Steve Judy, have been heading down the St. Joe with Jack Smetana on an annual fall fishing trip for more than a dozen years, including this past weekend. If the name Steve Judy s…