Years ago, the commercial Christmas season was heralded not by the terror of hearing a certain Mariah Carey song-that-shall-not-be-named, but by the arrival of the department store Christmas catalog. Within its glossy pages were sparkling images of smiling children and all the best toys one could request from Santa. Pages[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Loose Ends – Honoring family traditions
Honoring family traditions continues during this Christmas season. As families decorate their homes with both outdoor and indoor decorations, quite a few families go up into the Hogback, the Piceance basin, or upriver into the high country to cut their trees. While years ago one could cut down the perfect[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Making peace with preferences
“Somehow each of the three bears figured out exactly what was comfortable for them. And yet despite the obvious differences, they did not try to impose their preferences on the rest of the family. And if we can take a lesson from that, maybe that would make our society a[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Write this down
Listening to an old familiar tune on a country music radio station with the repetitive verse “Write This Down” will continue to be played on countless playlists across the country. It speaks to so many of all ages and it speaks to anyone who has lived life fully. It doesn’t[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Assumptions
Be curious, not judgmental. ~ Ted Lasso By the time you read this, you’ve most likely enjoyed (or endured) the annual gathering of friends and family around the Thanksgiving table. Hopefully, the food and drink were delicious, and the conversation was amicable. However, if you walked away agitated or inflamed[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – November 16th, 2023
Three branches of government, Schoolhouse Rock style For those who don’t remember Schoolhouse Rock, it was a series of educational, yet entertaining, animated musical clips inserted into Saturday morning cartoons. You see (putting on my granny voice) back in the days before cable and satellite and streaming on-demand video, the[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – Thank you from the family of Dillon Hobbs
Dear Editor, With appreciation and gratefulness, the family of Dillon Hobbs would like to thank the community for the outpouring of support and assistance throughout the last several weeks. Cassi, John, Donald and Amy are especially overwhelmed by each person, group and organization that reached out to aid during this[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Mixed messaging
The red and white bumper sticker stuck out with its simple design and bold message: “I Miss My Dog.” It was affixed to the left side of a large back window. We have all gotten used to a plethora of political slogans plastered on windows or bumpers. Yet when the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Herald health update
One of the things we’ve committed to following our recent financial crisis is something we’re always harping on our local governments and special districts to do: be transparent, especially about finances. It’s in that vein I write this week’s column. First, some history for those of you who are new[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
A successful Hogwarts Dear Editor, A Magical Night at Hogwarts was yet again a huge success! Fun had by all with the maze, train ride, carnival games, fun prizes and activities and great food! It was fun to see new activities and games to play to keep the event fresh[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Community care and concern
Every once in a while the news of the week in this small town looks like history repeating itself. One of these unexpected events will shake not only a family but a community to its core, especially with the loss or life-changing injury of our young people. One glance at[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – October 25th, 2023
The misery quotient I don’t like being miserable, but I know some people who seem to revel in it, and that always makes me wonder why. I think we all have a “misery quotient” – the amount of distress or discomfort one is able to endure before taking the necessary[Read More…]
