“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” “What is hateful to thee, do not that unto your neighbor.” This is the Golden Rule. No matter how...
Lifelines: Anticipating Sunday …
When I was a teenager growing up in Philadelphia, my family used to vacation at the Jersey shore. (Easterners will note the deliberate use of “shore,”...
Initial thoughts: Before legislators “Man up,” try the truth first …
I try to refrain from speaking out on national political issues. I generate enough controversy when I address local subjects.
Creature Corner: April 12, 2012
I want to run and play and run and play, any day, all the time. Missy, our one-year-old Aussie mix and Reily, our 3-year-old female shepherd mix can b...
Past Tense: April 12, 2012
65 years ago - 1947 The U.S. Forest Service reported the insect situation had become critical in the Idyllwild area. Warm weather added another hatch ...
Outside Idyllwild: Idyllwild revisited …
It has been a very interesting week to say the least. After Miss Wyoming, aka Sue Briggs, arrived last Wednesday, I have spent my time showing her aro...
Lola’s Kitchen: Having fun with other cooks …
Many great cooks have passed through my life, a few stand out. Sylvia Thompson, my mentor, Lynnda Hart and my close friend, Julie Kehl and, of course,...
Sitting by the Fire: Prepare and be prepared …
It is never too early to prepare. Even though we are just now seeing the end of winter, it is time to start thinking about preparations for potential ...
Outside Idyllwild: Pacific Crest Trail hikers and other stories …
I have not made it back down to Halfway Spring as of yet. I will probably go on Wednesday the day this edition of the Town Crier comes out. For anothe...
Tax Tips: Tax update
Congress has been gearing up for the 2012 elections so no major tax legislation was passed in 2011. The bill passed in December 2010 extended the Bush...