Opinion

Beat the heat — it’s cool at your local library

Published by admin on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:01am

Hopefully everyone had a safe, happy Fourth of July.  It looks like summer is in full swing, so if you’re looking for some cool-d

What to do about marijuana?

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:29am

There are so many questions. Is it safe?

A step too far

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:28am

I am all about fairness - within the bounds of reason.

Declaration of Independence: Celebrating its solemn promises

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:26am

The Declaration of Independence, which Abraham Lincoln referred to as the “sheet anchor of t

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Published by admin on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:25am

I’ve shared many things in the past several months while writing this column, and perhaps even overshared, but I’ve somehow overl

A morning smile

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 1:03pm

Mary Lee sent me the following article written by Ann Morency. And it did, indeed, bring a smile to my face. I hope all you senior citizens, and those approaching senior citizen “age requirements,” will appreciate it also.

The Long Journey Home: Man’s remedy for wandering

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:58pm

Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.”    
— Genesis 11:4 -

Parks don’t require a prescription

Published by admin on Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:57pm

Doctors write prescriptions for medications all the time.  However, have you ever heard of a doctor prescribing a walk in the park?  While this prescription will not fit in a bottle, it can pack some powerful health benefits.  It may sound strange, but doctors actually can prescribe time outdoors to their patients with the help of a national program, Park.RX.org. This free online program can help a patient track their outdoor activity and discuss more outdoor exercise options with their doctor.  

Lawn mushrooms in your yard? Here is what you need to know

Published by admin on Thu, 06/06/2024 - 12:31pm

What do fairy rings and dog vomit have in common? They are forms of mushrooms and fungi that we saw last year in Park County. Whether they have a magical/mystical connotation or a putrid description, they are the fungus among us. This year’s wet spring may be a repeat of 2023 and a similar outcome.

'Fly’ The Chicks

Published by admin on Thu, 06/06/2024 - 12:30pm

Over the weekend, when it became apparent that we are officially headed for summer, I got a little touch of spring fever. I started planning a road trip and since then, I’ve been thinking about albums I like listening to in the car, and about car culture and driving culture.