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…]
Tag: Kaye's Corner
Kaye’s Corner: Volunteering: too much, too little?
I have been thinking about volunteering which is an integral part of our Meeker lifestyle. For good hearted souls, it is natural to sign up for a worthy cause. Our community operates successfully on many fronts due to the donated time and efforts of many folks. This seems to lead[Read More…]
KAYE’S CORNER: How you play the game
“It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game” is a familiar phrase attributed to Grantland Rice. In the aftermath of the Olympics and on behalf of all athletes, it’s timely to consider how we view winners and losers. We Americans feel strongly about winning and[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Kaye’s Corner: Tots book paradise
Parents, grandparents, and caretakers, if your young kiddos haven’t been to the library for a while, you should go enjoy the newly remodeled children’s room. Littles can enter through the “hobbit” door, sized just for kids. Adults you get your own regular sized door. With beautiful wood and impressive artisanship,[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Art friends
Over our 15 years of selling art at the outdoor fairs (those white tent affairs), I received a huge education on various topics related to art and being a pop-up vendor. In the beginning, I never expected to see these same folks again, but it turns out many artists schedule[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: A story about stories
In hopes of bringing you a bit of cheer, I want to share some heartwarming follow-up stories to my previously published column, Uncle Clarence’s article titled, “Our Best Christmas.” You may recall, this is a true story of an Iowa family giving their favorite horse to a needy family on[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: New Year’s Resolutions
2022, here we are. I’ve been thinking about choices I plan to make for the year ahead. Frankly, “resolutions” seem a promise, so I’m calling them plans. They’re not a firm commitment but more slight re-direction to this year’s activities. At the same time of trying to be resolute, I[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Donations for Marshall Fire victims
I’m changing my article last minute to share with you the awesome heart and generosity of the Town of Meeker. In an effort to help in some way, a small group of us initiated a donation drive for victims of the Marshall fire. The Meeker United Methodist Church provided space[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Let’s walk!
Keep up your exercise with an indoor walking/jogging opportunity. The paired efforts of the Rec Center and the Meeker High School are again making available to the community the use of the high school track above the gym. And … it’s free! No registration required. Just check in at the[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Our Best Christmas
Written in 1954 by my Uncle Clarence Hill for the Farm Journal, I hope you will enjoy this story as much as we have. A father of five, Iowa farmer, humorist, woodworker, and uplifting writer, Clarence Hill was an unforgettable character. A shaggy, pot-bellied little Shetland pony got all mixed[Read More…]