Most of you reading this column are well on your way to becoming a “senior citizen.” My husband and I are currently 75 — he will soon be 76. We prefer to think of ourselves as “aging” but not yet “old.” Isn’t it funny how we define old as being about 10 years more than our ...
Dear Annie: I’ve been a teacher for 19 years. I’ve quit my job and have what I think are panic attacks when I think about going back. Throughout my career as a mandated reporter, I’ve had to call the authorities multiple times, and I’ve always been a shoulder for children who’ve ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The fall season is beginning to display its beautiful artistry with flora showing off. Exploding colors take one’s breath away. Though it is forerunner of what is to come, it is also a time to relish the landscape. Monday mornings may be a little crisp but that does not ...
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ALPHA — The Crystal Falls Lions Club will host a White Cane Fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Alpha Brewing Co. in Alpha. Prime rib and pulled pork sandwiches on a Kaiser roll with cole slaw will be the featured meals, along with hot dogs and french fries. Alpha Brewing will have refreshments available as well. The KidSight free mobile eye screening truck will be there. Special guests include Courtney Franz, a teacher of the blind and visually impaired, and Jessica Gauthier, orientation and mobility specialist, who will be there to help assist people ...
Dear Heloise: My husband and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and although it’s being catered, I wanted to make your Chocolate Philly Fudge for the occasion. It’s my husband’s favorite. Over our 30 years together, my husband has been wonderful to me. I got lucky the day ...
