Even from its humble but enthusiastic beginnings, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) aspired to offer the Idyllwild community something special and beautiful through art. Its founders, Chris Trout and Grace Songolo, wrestled with their idea of how to lay the foundation for a “member funded, nationally recognized association, that served as an attraction for…
Dear Spiritual Workout:How do I get over a breakup gracefully? Dear Reader:OMG, I love this question! That’s because I hear it as “I want to get over a breakup gracefully,” which sounds like an intention and being intentional is, for anyone playing along at home, such a huge part of what it means to live…
By Flavia Mangan ColganContributor As I filled up the Advent Calendar with chocolates at the start of this week, I was reminded of what a sweet time this season can be. Advent is a time to reflect, a time of preparation, a time to seek stillness. The season has a way of making one feel…
By Flavia Mangan ColganCorrespondent “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.” The best prayer I can ever offer is to simply say thank you. In that way, Thanksgiving has always been such a powerful time for me, as it celebrates gratitude, sharing, and togetherness. It’s an…
By Jenny KirchnerContributor Growing up as an only child in the quaint and picturesque town of Idyllwild, Thanksgiving was more than just a holiday; it was a cherished tradition that brought my family and community together in warmth and gratitude. It filled the otherwise fairly quiet house of just my mom and me with the…
Pete Capparelli and Jim Crandall are the 2024 Club Champions of Idyllwild’s Palms to Pines Golf Association. Crandall, who is the club’s handicap chairman, won the A-Flight championship and Capparelli, who is the club’s president won the B-Flight championship during the regular tourney in October at Rancho Del Sol Golf Club in Moreno Valley. The…
The Town Crier’s founder, Ernie Maxwell, noted the changing seasons and the tides of history in editorials and occasional items. Maxwell’s Thanksgiving thoughts are as apt and meaningful today as the day they were written. In 1948, under the headline “Cause for Thanksgiving,” he wrote: “First, for the precious privilege of living in these mountains;…
Cook 1 bag fresh cranberries just covered with water and sugar. Cook until they just start popping. Remove from heat. Add the juice and peel of 2 oranges, 1/2 white onion finely chopped, 1/4 C sugar, 1 large finely chopped jalapeño, small can green chilis. Serve warm or cold. Serve as salsa or on top…
Dear Spiritual Workout:I have a confusing relationship with my manager at work. We are friends outside of work and she lets me get away with things but she has crossed boundaries with physically pinching me when she disagrees with me. I like my job and need money but am not sure how to feel about…
Dear Spiritual Workout: How do I trust other people when I am so used to being betrayed? It seems like I don’t even notice it in the moment and find out later that my friends weren’t being nice to me. How can I distinguish when to trust and when not to? Dear Reader: If you…
