North Idaho nomenclature, redux
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Back in April, I wrote a Back of the Book essay titled “North Idaho nomenclature” that explored the wild and wooly sayings we often hear in our neck of the...
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Back of the Book: It can’t happen here?
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff I had trouble mustering much Independence Day fervor during the past July 4 holiday, what with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that makes the Spirit of ’76 all but...
‘Where everybody knows your name’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Without fail, if I hear the Cheers theme song, I’m instantly transported back to a cozy past era. “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” composed by Gary Portnoy and Judy...
Drop it
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff My 3-year-old border heeler Mac has an affinity for many basic canine pleasures. These include ear scratches, lamb and rice kibble, long naps and wide open spaces. On the...
