More. More. More … It’s not money everyone finds themselves short of this holiday season, it’s time.

What happened to the noon whistle?”someone asked the other day. The absence of that high-pitched shriek reminded me of my own reliance on the bells of St. James as a time management device.

When does a community event become a tradition? Is it when it is declared an annual event after its success that first year or when it is held on the same date the next year and all the following years?

Small businesses have finally gotten into the action for Christmas shopping.

Most of the Thanksgiving meals of my childhood included the yearly ritual of going around the table and listing all the things for which we were thankful.

Unsigned letters to the editors have always been a part of the newspaper business. It doesn’t appear to matter if the policy of the newspaper has been to only print signed letters, “Anonymous” can be persistent.

Where the heck is Meeker?” It’s a question commonly broached to residents traveling away from home. Residents report that it happens as well in Rifle and Craig.

Rural community life is dependent on the bond between community members. No matter what is going on politically or economically, people do reach out and make a difference in the lives of their fellow residents.

Where did all the deer go?” Wildlife management experts were asked. Talk about predators, habitat decimation and not maintaining the health of the herd ensued. Town residents appeared a bit perplexed, as most responded to that question quickly and easily.