Emily Articulated: Glass half empties
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I pride myself on being an active participant in the world around me, keeping a finger on the pulse of the things that matter to …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I pride myself on being an active participant in the world around me, keeping a finger on the pulse of the things that matter to …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Of the few human behaviors I dislike outright, one that I particularly struggle with is ulterior motivation — being deliberately unclear about agendas in order …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Reader Publisher Ben Olson’s most recent “Back of the Book” piece, “The Morning After the Election” [May 19, 2022], had a phrase that I can’t …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
The leaked draft opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and published by Politico expressed the court’s potential decision to overturn the landmark rulings …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
We have officially returned to the time of year when politics loom large in our lives. Our mailboxes are stuffed with postcards summarizing political platforms …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I’ve always loved children’s books. Their sweet simplicity can condense all the wonder of life into a few uncomplicated pages, weaving wisdom between rhythmic lines …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
The 94th Annual Academy Awards aired this past Sunday, March 27; and, despite Hollywood’s best dressed, most celebrated stars gathering as they do every year …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
The Idaho House of Representatives recently voted to approve legislation that would classify providing gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth within the state a felony, …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
Living in the world of late feels like being strapped into a roller coaster with only a few boards in front of the ride visible, …
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
An alert from my news app buzzed, with a headline from The New York Times reading, “Out With the Facebookers. In With the Metamates.” Clicking …
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