“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” ~ William Shakespeare I had a minor epiphany a few weeks ago. A friend invited me to a “solstice sound bath” at the pool, so I dug out what I hoped passed for appropriate attire and went[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 1st, 2026
Thank you to EMS Dear Editor: To my friends and Meeker Fire Department/Ambulance/Hospital, words cannot express the gratitude I have for all of these people who showed up when I needed them the most. And to the ones that are still showing up. The care you receive from this group[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – What are you leaving behind in 2025?
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” ~ Irish Blessing By the time you’re reading this we’ll be in that weird liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s where you can’t remember what day it is or the last[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 25th, 2025
Faith in the public square is not the problem Dear Editor: The recent editorial asserting that politics and religion are a “toxic combination” oversimplifies both history and faith, and in doing so misses an important distinction. The concern should not be whether faith has a place in public life, but[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – We could all do with a visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future
“‘There are some upon this earth of yours,’ returned the Spirit, ‘who claim to know us, and who do their deeds of passion, pride, ill will, hatred, envy, bigotry, and selfishness in our name, who are as strange to us, and all our kith and kin, as if they had[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 18th, 2025
Reminders of Christmas this season Dear Editor: Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Three special reminders of this verse at this Christmas[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – How’s your news diet?
“In fact, now I come to think of it, do we decide questions, at all? We decide answers, no doubt: but surely the questions decide us? It is the dog, you know, that wags the tail—not the tail that wags the dog.” ~ Lewis Carroll A few weeks back I[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – December 11th, 2025
Thanks to the MCCIC Board for improvements to the Fairfield Apts. Dear Editor: I would like to thank our ladies on the MCCIC Board (Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation). Since they started: our laundry rooms have been painted, the steps are lighted to keep people from falling, had every little[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Politics and religion are a toxic combination
“I truly believe that dragging Jesus Christ into partisan politics is a grave mistake. It will do Jesus no good at all to be seen in the company of politicians — apt to ruin his reputation, if you ask me.” ~ Molly Ivins, Columnist It’s concerning that there’s a movement afoot[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘Mad Money’ or ‘Money Mad’ season?
It is now the official season of gift-giving. The month of December is known for the generosity of people to those who are less fortunate, yet as always there may be a smaller percentage of those who just will not part with any of their money. The recent overabundance of[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – ‘Tis the season… of obligations, expectations and resentments
“Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes for you.” – Tony Robbins By the time you’re reading this, you’ll either be prepping for Thanksgiving or cleaning up and noshing on leftovers. Hopefully either way, you’ll be filled with joy and peace and have a wonderful holiday. But some[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Thanksgiving
Approaching Thanksgiving soon, one is sure to find plenty of warm-hearted, old-movies that emphasize the importance of getting together with the family for the holidays. The way things are going though, many folks will take advantage of the earliest sales that advertisers have been running since September. They are sure[Read More…]
