Columnists

Woman misjudged for career

My problem is my family. Most of them are convinced that I hate men or I wish I was one.…

October 29, 2017

As seasons change, life is good here

The house finches have staged a coup at our bird feeders, numbers swelling after the exotic summer vacationers have fled.…

October 28, 2017

Money Savvy

Money Savvy Create a budget to banish worry

I discussed these life-changing benefits of conscious spending in my last column. (http://bit.ly/BenefitsOfConsciousSpending) Today, I want to kick off a…

October 28, 2017

Population Matters

Grossman: Four most effective ways to reduce carbon footprint

“If you were my students, your grades would all be D’s” was my response. They are, unfortunately, not alone. A…

October 28, 2017

From the Mayor

White: Addressing ‘wicked’ fiscal issues

Mayor Dick Whitedu1-i-syn Durango City Council is well into the process of reviewing the 2018 budget proposal from City Manager…

October 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultheis: Korea – Deja Vu all over again

Gen. Curtis LeMay, who wanted to drop nuclear bombs on Korea and China but was refused permission by President Truman,…

October 28, 2017

Dear Abby

Sister is not amused by family joke

Abby, she is dependent on the family. If I refuse to help her, my family tells me I’m selfish or…

October 28, 2017

La Plata Health Watch

Flu vaccine can keep you healthy – and keep you alive

She had contracted the virus around the holidays and initially had routine symptoms, including headache, tiredness, aches, fever, sore throat…

October 27, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: Yes, it is bad out there, but you are not alone

Connie Schultz(Gus Chan/The Plain Dealer) I complied and thanked her for making my day. Something shoved against me, hard, and…

October 27, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Trump economy fails to “Wow” many investors

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn “Yes,” he said, “happy in the short term, but as a long-term investor, neither happy nor optimistic.” Formerly…

October 27, 2017

Dear Abby

Son left out of mom’s gift giving

In earlier years, I thought it was an oversight. I tried gentle reminders and hints, but she never bought a…

October 27, 2017

Get Growing

Drop off sagging jack-o’-lanterns to feed livestock after Halloween

I will not lie. I have smashed a pumpkin in the middle of the street before. Maybe more than once.…

October 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Scott: Let Obama’s “Clean Power Plan” rest in peace

Sen. Ray Scottdu1-i-syn That’s the good news: the EPA’s carbon emission mandates are gone and Colorado’s carbon emission standards are…

October 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: So a man walks into a bar in Oregon….

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Old people my age don’t care for rain so Eugene is not a retirement mecca – more of…

October 26, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: Cub Scout gets booted for asking a question

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn Meanwhile, the Boy Scouts of America, including its Denver Area Council, have basically stood silent,…

October 26, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom unsure of girl’s ‘boyfriends’

Over the last two or three years, she has come home every few weeks or months with a new boy…

October 26, 2017

Healing Nutrition

Why it’s so hard to kick refined sugar

Sutherlindu1-i-syn It’s the time of year when loads of candy, chocolate and anything loaded with sugar finds its way into…

October 25, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: And then there was one left with integrity intact

Thomas L. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times.<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn It began:…

October 25, 2017

Dear Abby

Man considers having an affair

I recently met a lady my age who is in the same predicament. She has a sexual appetite and her…

October 25, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump is inspirational … for poetry

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Richard Kenney, a published poet from Port Townsend, Washington, offered “A Prayer”: Dear Generals Three: If he asks…

October 24, 2017

Dear Abby

Dad worries about apathetic teen

Both of my daughters are failing miserably in school, but I am most concerned about my younger daughter. She is…

October 24, 2017

From our Congressman

Simonovich: FLC needs strong leadership, vision and transparency

du1-i-syn It is crucial that FLC hire the right person for the job. Now more than ever, the college is…

October 23, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

James: On conflict resolution

du1-i-syn I was raised the only boy in families that numbered ten sisters. There were some “steps” and “halfs” in…

October 23, 2017

Dear Abby

Boyfriend does not want child

DEAR SUFFERING: A reason that occurs to me would be that you do not want your little boy to grow…

October 23, 2017