Acclaim, celebrations mark 400th anniversary
I have wanted to discuss this topic all year, so this is my last opportunity to mention that 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, a book that had a deep impact on Western culture.
Shiny helmet and all, Bush didn’t go too far
First there was the flight. Then there was the flap over the
Finishing business at Young Lakes
The pastime of backpacking is a tough sell, and that is a terrible shame. I will never win over the “my-idea-of-camping-is-a-night-at-the-Four-Seasons” crowd. After all, there is a good bit of burdened walking and doing without. But many times, I have watched the evening light cast a glow over a wilderness setting of amazing grandeur and peace and thought that if I could just pick someone up and set them down here, they would dismiss the hardships as a small price to pay for such a moment.
Slightly new rules for protesting water fees
It's time again to look at the cost of water bills distributed
Tarmoh withdraws from runoff with Felix and from Olympic berth
EUGENE, Ore. – Sprinter Jeneba Tarmoh withdrew from consideration for a 100-meter-dash berth on the U.S. Olympic team, canceling the runoff race she and Allyson Felix had been scheduled to contest Monday evening at Hayward Field.
50 States is too Many – Especially with a 5th-Grader in the House
The United States of America is driving me crazy. Oh, I don't
Local churches provide programs to community
School has started, and summer's end will soon be marked by the
Minced Herbs Bring Out Flavor of Lamb
Passover and Easter will be taking place on Wednesday and next















