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Sholeh Patrick
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Cd'A among nation's best for business
Ranks 10th of 1,300 small cities, according to WalletHub
Do Facebook and TikTok hurt kids?
More than 500 public school districts nationwide are suing social media companies for what they say is a youth mental health crisis, thanks to addictive conten…
Is legal privilege limited?
Recent headlines describe a puzzling development in the prosecution of former president Trump. It seems part of the prosecution’s key evidence includes his att…
What makes a friend best?
Decades of research, and common sense, indicate that the better the quality of our close relationships, the more likely we are to be happy.
Simple hiking benefits body and soul
It’s that time again: Perfect weather to experience the outdoors in beautiful North Idaho. Sunshine, gorgeous scenery, clean air. The occasional breeze rustlin…
Reading boosts IQ. Do audiobooks?
Reading is a wonderful thing. We learn from nonfiction, but stories also teach, exercise the imagination, and expand understanding beyond our own experiences. …
MLP: To split, or not to split? The infinitive question
It may be difficult for Mrs. Language Person’s few, yet oh so dear, readers to believe: Occasionally, that Snitty Old Biddy does indeed concede.
AI comes with ethics questions
Artificial Intelligence presents opportunities — and serious challenges.
Library books: Who should decide?
What to know before you vote May 16
Your food is on drugs
Studies show fish and other edible creatures are consuming our drugs and plastic.
Pithy tax sayings
It’s here — the last day to send a check to Uncle Sam. When Your Mrs. Language Person is tempted to begrudge governments their share of her meager income, she …
Pets are positively pamper-worthy
Celebrate National Pet Day with your best furry friends!
A Fool’s tale
Making fun of others isn't always funny, but making fun together is very tempting. Fan or foe of April Fool’s Day (the snickering prankster probably enjoys it …
MLP: Picking on pronouns
Mrs. Language Person, that maniacally obsessed word nerd, has been known to make mistakes; but, thanks to beloved Mrs. Rhineheimer of ninth grade English class…
Sick of culture wars? Drop your weapons
Never mind the old sticks and stones adage. Words can do more than hurt. They also transform human interaction by creating stereotypes. The worst part is that …
Why child care matters
Red or blue, old or young, parent or childless, kids matter to everyone.