No, we didn’t just open a trunk and find a surprise from Mother. It’s just an expression used by Scandinavians to complain about joint pain, which seems to be a gene passed on through generations. Sometimes genes carry the predisposition to certain ailments and diseases. The Russian Royals are an[Read More…]
Opinion
Loose Ends: Look for the good news
Like so many eternal optimists hiding from view these days, I find myself turning to my friends and family for keeping up with my daily intake of one small good news report. This helps me to combat the constant barrage of bad news. I was having problems noticing the smallest,[Read More…]
“Great Grandma claimed we had an Indian princess in our family tree!”
Of course, that legend always comes with the Indian princess falling madly in love with a handsome frontiersman. Today’s DNA testing can give some weight to those stories passed down in the family. If I confused you enough last week with a discussion of DNA, let me just add to[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Tears for Ukraine
My heart is filled with sadness for the people of Ukraine. The Russian invading military is killing needlessly for its own gain just like the Nazi’s unprovoked invasions in Europe to Poland, Yugoslavia, Belgium and France, and other countries. Day after day, I watch and read the news with tears[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Forum input
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Everyone gets to be a little bit Irish today. Time for corned beef and cabbage, plenty of potatoes and soda bread hot from the oven. Enjoy! We’ve had a few people ask if we plan to conduct candidate forums for the upcoming special district elections and[Read More…]
Letter: Book Cliffs Highway debacle
Dear Editor: It has been over 30 years since the inception of the idea of running a highway through the Book Cliffs to connect to I-70. The original talking point was that this highway was needed to support the gas and oil industry in the transport of fossil fuels out[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for retirement party
Dear Editor: Thanks to all for adding to the joy of my retirement with your well wishes, gifts, cards, amazing food and a very memorable retirement party! You made me feel special and appreciated and I’ll always remember your kindness. I also want to thank you for believing in me[Read More…]
Letter: Full support for Mazzola, Shults
Dear Editor: I refuse to sit on the bench and remain silent while people bad mouth folks that I know and respect. I offer my full support and intend to vote for the re-election of Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and the election of Mr. Todd Shults for County Commissioner District 1,[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Fish tales
The season of the “Biggest Fish Story Ever” is starting soon and I for one cannot wait. This will come as a surprise to most of my family and friends, as I am not known for my skill at this sport. I was first introduced to fishing with the wide[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Spring cometh!
Last week when I was starting this article, I was outside walking in balmy 48-degree temps and sunshine. It felt so good to be outside on a beautiful Colorado day. Yes, spring is around the corner and I am delighted. Finally, the icicles on our roof will melt and our[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Time
This Saturday before you go to bed, set your clocks (the ones that don’t do it automatically) forward one hour. Yes, the biannual event when we play God with time is upon us – the return of Daylight Saving Time. It does make one wonder… if “time” can be changed[Read More…]
DNA, in Ed’s Dictionary, stands for Don’t know Ancestors
Ok, maybe Webster doesn’t agree with me. On the other hand, Daniel Webster in 1806 didn’t know what DNA was either. Today the common tests used in genealogy are available by mail order. These tests don’t unravel your whole DNA, just the segments pointing to ethnicity or parentage. Don’t strain[Read More…]
