Did you ever hear of a Bassett hound taking the majority of the votes for a local political office and being elected mayor of his city? A friend of mine told me of her dog, Murdoch, who had risen like a comet from a well-known elected “canine customer of the[Read More…]
Columns
KAYE’S CORNER: Loss of privacy
It seems to me that our world has lost a huge degree of decency, respect, and privacy. In my childhood, certain situations were considered adult topics or family only. Thus, sensitive topics like miscarriages were not spread all over town and most people knew when to keep their mouth shut.[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Random acts of kindness
Today (Thursday, Feb. 17) is a holiday, one we need maybe more than ever. What holiday? It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, part of Random Acts of Kindness Week. We could all do with some random acts of kindness these days. Sometimes people are cruel, thoughtless, rude, entitled, judgmental, hateful[Read More…]
“Did great-grandma really have her pigtails dipped in the inkwell in a one-room schoolhouse?”
By now, I hope you have collected basic information on your parents, grandparents, and hopefully a few great-grandparents. Write down as many family stories as you can. You know, the story of how Grandma had the chore of running water, when running water meant her, as a little girl running[Read More…]
Leaving a lasting legacy
Have you formalized your living will, succession, retirement or estate plan? Or are you like so many families who find it difficult to talk about these issues with your spouse or with your family? Sensitive issues, such as money, death and family relations are difficult issues not only to bring[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Bad behavior
When did it become socially acceptable to blame others for our own bad behavior? I know that it erupts in the privacy of our homes, as starting a family and raising children is stressful. It usually produces parents who lean on what they learned from their closest role models. No[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Meeker food pantry
One of the outstanding ongoing charity operations in Meeker is our local Food Pantry, open to anyone in need. For those short of funds, in-between jobs, or otherwise struggling, it is a place to relieve food insecurity. This is a resource open to anyone living in or driving through our[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Life lessons from solitaire
Since I quit my alcohol habit almost nine months ago, I’ve had a lot more time, money and energy available (imagine that?). In lieu of my previously ever-present wine glass, I’ve started playing Solitaire on my phone. To my surprise, the simple game offers some applicable life lessons. I’ll share[Read More…]
The keeper of the keys
After you have gathered as much about your parents as you can, you are ready to tackle the third generation: your grandparents. If you can, visit your grandparents. Repeat this type of interview asking the same questions about your parents. Be prepared this time to take notes. Grandparents have richer[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The decision-making process
My first introduction to rural western life included life experiences offered by local sheep and cattle ranchers. Today with the number of pioneer ranches decreasing, they continue to carry on seasonal traditions and often include newcomers to participate in the yearly rituals. Whether it be branding calves, shearing sheep, or[Read More…]
Veteran’s Voice: Vote
As veterans we not only have the Constitutional right to vote we also have the duty to vote because we all swore a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and voting is the best way to fulfill that oath. The Veterans’ Administration[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Gray areas
This is a peek behind the curtain into the decision-making process in our small newsroom. From time to time information that’s uncomfortable or unpleasant comes to us through news tips, public records searches, or word of mouth. When that information can be verified and validated, we have a decision to[Read More…]
