A few thoughts on COVID-19, masks and manliness
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist As we approach our national Election Day, polls report that Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 35 points among women, but only by two points among men. The good...
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An unexpected love
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Brittany Jean has always been involved in music one way or another, be it sitting at a piano at age 6, starting voice lessons at age 12 or performing...
Eat the rich… before they eat you
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff There comes a time — many, many times, in fact — when poor people have had enough of rich peoples’ bullshit. The United States’ insurgency notwithstanding, as it was...
Previewing ‘A Horn is Born’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes even the most innocuous objects get their time to shine. That’s the story behind the new illustrated children’s book A Horn is Born, by Sandpoint’s Bill Borders, on...
Rascal’s visit
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff While others walk around with a distinct and unsettling ghost story in their memories, I am nearly without. Perhaps I should count myself fortunate in that regard. My creepiest...
A brush with death at the museum
By Hannah Combs Reader Contributor “D13, shelf 4; D13, shelf 4,” I muttered to myself as I hurried through the archives. I needed to pull one more artifact for tomorrow’s presentation before closing up....
Voting: Encourage a generational difference
By Paul Graves Reader Contributor I offer a challenge to readers of the Reader: If you have adult children, grandchildren of voting age, or younger friends of voting age, please take this message seriously. ...
Mad About Science: Raccoons
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist This week’s topic was suggested by Kim Woodruff of Sandpoint Parks and Recreation. Thank you! Some call the raccoon cute and cuddly. Others call it a nuisance. Personally, I...
Be more like Bob
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The world of Bob Ross was a gentle one. The famed painter — best known for his permed afro, his quiet demeanor and ability to paint one hell of...
Emily Articulated: 10 years
By Emily Erickson Reader Columnist Ten years ago today, my mom died, with just a few quick months between her cancer diagnosis and hurried departure. As a 19-year-old, I remember how large my grief...
