No time for movies makes Oscars no fun
There was a time when I got excited for the Oscars. That was back in the salad days, when I...
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Girl Scout cookie sales kick off Friday
The Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is kicking off cookie season across the state, and beyond, Friday. Samoas, Thin...
Read morePath to healing begins with love
Well, we did it, folks. We made it through 2019. It is now, as crazy as it feels to even...
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Entertainment listings: Dec. 26 – Jan. 2
LIVE MUSIC 123 PLEASANT STREET Earthride, Hovel, Torrents and Howitzzer play at 8 p.m. Saturday; Beer and Carols at 6...
Read moreKindness is a gift best shared by many
In my previous column, I closed by saying “thank you” to a number of people who helped me navigate my...
Read moreSaying ‘thank you’ through the tears
Usually, when I sit down to write one of these, I have a vague idea of how it will go....
Read moreDocs to watch when you’re home with your dogs
I’d like to start out this week by thanking those who went out of their way to reach out to...
Read moreEntertainment listings: Nov. 7 – Nov. 14
LIVE MUSIC 123 PLEASANT STREET: hosts ITMG presents Josh from NYC today; Netherlands, Two Moons, LOUTS Friday; Jakobs Ferry Stragglers,...
Read moreHeartbroken, but grateful — a dog mom story
Katie McDowell Back in February, I wrote about having a party for my senior rescue dog, Pops, to celebrate his...
Read moreFall activities are great, so long as you don’t do them
I love fall. There’s just something about the crisp air and sunny-but-chilly days that motivates me. The fact that it...
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