http://www.reporter.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_068092134.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_068092134.html The birthday party should convey to the celebrant that he or she is still loved, respected and appreciated. It should also be a reminder of the golden days of youth. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_067084426.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_067084426.html If you think of food as your friend, that is not a right thought. A pan of brownies is not a suitable companion when you’re lonely. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:44:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_063084202.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_063084202.html he miracle of the maple isn’t limited to the way the trees look in the late winter months. Just as miraculous is what’s going on inside. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:33:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_061122912.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_061122912.html All my neighbors are very nice, but the grumpy old man in me is slowly emerging. Lately, everything seems to get on my nerves. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:16:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_060100134.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_060100134.html Our life has greatly improved since developing Truitt time. The pressure on hubby has eased up, and I no longer foam at the mouth because my expectations aren’t met. Rarely does something take longer than Truitt time, and if it does, I know the reason is legitimate and could not be helped. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_056085633.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_056085633.html Olympians eating three meals a day, and then some, it takes quite an effort to keep them fed. Most of this eating occurs in the 40,000-square-foot main dining tent in Vancouver, where 10,000 meals each day are served. The budget for feeding these competitors is $4 million. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_055100644.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_055100644.html One learns to depend too much on a computer and take it for granted. However, after an episode of malfunction, one feels so happy and blessed when it works. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:36:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_054080843.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_054080843.html As I watched the Winter Olympics, I started to reconsider what I would do in my golden years. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_053085252.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_053085252.html Last week I attended a training conference on counseling. I learned an incredible amount of information that will help me help others, but I also learned a lot of stuff that I can apply to my own life. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_049085413.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_049085413.html The Washington’s entertained a great many guests in their home and in a letter to a friend, the President wrote, "A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready, and such as will be content to partake of them are always welcome.” Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_049085610.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_049085610.html Snow, snow go away so it will be safe to go out today. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_043171411.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_043171411.html “... climate and weather are not the same thing — weather is what you are having today and going to have tomorrow. Climate is what the overall picture for your area is — and that’s what’s shifting.” Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_043092348.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_043092348.html By The Rev. Greg HigbeeMany times when couples feel their marriage is fading, it’s for various reasons. But a good many of them center around one thing ... they’ve been taking away from the marriage as opposed to putting into the marriage. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_042084741.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_042084741.html So with constraints on both time and money, we settle for small surprises on Valentine’s Day, for now. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:46:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_041114150.html http://www.reporter.net/opinion/local_story_041114150.html One thing is for sure, Benji won’t die of starvation.