A quote from one of my all-time favorite novels reads: “…while
golf and fishing are Scotland’s most popular outdoor sports, gossip is the most popular indoor sport. And when it rains as much as it does in Scotland, people spend a lot of time indoors.”
That quote reminds me of our small northwestern Colorado communities. We don’t generally have rain in the winter, but we do have -20 temps and general winter misery that keep…
Editor’s Column: Got the mid-winter crankies? Please don’t share.
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Thank you in advance for hosting the events dealing with end-of-life issues. Every point you bring out is so important. Although we have had much of this in order for years, you brought up some things I hadn’t thought of (like writing my own obit). These events will be so valuable to people and I hope they will be well attended. I just wish my far-flung family could attend! Also, thank you for reminding people about the winter blues, complaining and sometimes it’s just best to hold your tongue. Some of us are dealing with events of life that make most everything else seem mighty trivial.