Opening hearts and minds: We See What We Believe
By Suzen Fiskin Reader Columnist Many moons ago, my boyfriend and I stopped by an International House of Pancakes for a late night snack. We sat at a table closest to the entrance, and...
Category: Opinion
Single in Sandpoint: The art of asking questions
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist A curious mind is a good thing. However; asking questions when you’re capable of obtaining the information yourself is annoying. Really annoying. I am convinced that the genius behind...
Where is our Iraq War report?
By Nick Gier Reader Columnist After seven long years of investigation, a British commission led by Sir John Chilcot has issued its findings on the British participation in the Iraq War. The report, 2.6...
Gardening with Laurie: Black Foliage
By Laurie Brown Reader Columnist Black foliage is striking in the garden; it draws the eye. Because dark colors recede, black foliage can make the garden look bigger; put it in the rear of...
Opening hearts and minds: Telling ourselves a different story
By Suzen Fiskin Reader Columnist If I were to ask you to tell me about yourself, odds are that you would launch into the story of your life. It’s probably the same tale you’ve...
Like the Fourth of July? Thank the Lions Club
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you enjoy the Fourth of July festivities that take place every year, it’s always helpful to give credit to an organization that has been giving back to the...
Mad About Science: Libraries
By Brenden Bobby Reader Columnist Well, I work at the library, so I think it’s only fair that I make an article on libraries. What’s scientific about a library? Check the 500s in Nonfiction....
Proud to still be a friend
By Chris Mielke Reader Contributor Thank you to Mr. Jim Healey for your essay “Coming Out in N. Idaho.” And thank you to the Reader for publishing the stories others may not. Being an...
Jumping off the fence
By Dean Whisler Reader Contributor I was raised in Eastern Washington as the oldest of four children. My parents were both educators and hard-working Christians who I know loved all their children. On the...
Single in Sandpoint: The Ghost of Blondes Past, Present and Future
By Scarlette Quille Reader Columnist I believe the universe is conspiring to transition me into my next decade. I have a birthday coming up in three or so months, and I have been planted firmly...
