I just finished reading a paperback by Barbara Delinsky, “Moment to Moment,” c 1984. The caption by the author’s picture says she has written more than 65 novels. I can’t remember if I bought the used book at the library in Cottonwood or in Marshall. There are two people in the book ...

Wouldn’t it be interesting to share a bottle of mead with Odin? Yes, I mean the old Norse god, Odin, and not some family member of mine. Old Norse legend tells us that mead was the drink of the Norse gods, and it symbolized wisdom, poetry and the divine connection between heaven and earth. ...

It’s the little things that catch the attention of hunters this time of year. The grouping of mourning doves at the corner of the undeveloped road on the fringe of our neighborhood, and the outgoing evening phalanx of Canada geese are just a couple of subtle signs that there’s a shift in ...

A guy can learn a lot when he’s undergoing tonsil cancer treatments. For instance, I recently had an appointment with a woman named Tina, a speech therapist. I learned that it’s important to keep your mouth parts fit and healthy via exercises that help preserve the ability to swallow. ...

As summer draws to a close, Marshall Public Schools (MPS) is eagerly preparing for the upcoming academic year. This month I’d like to share some key highlights and initiatives that families and the community can look forward to. Elementary schools focus on reading This year, MPS will ...

Summer is winding down and the season ahead includes so much activity, it can be easy to forget the ABCs of safety, whether you’re harvesting or heading to school and fall activities. Here are some good reminders for this sometimes-demanding season of transition. At back-to-school time, ...