We had quite a discussion on TWolf's call for a "word cooler" for individuals who insist on leveling such words as "bigots, homophobes, idiots, & racists" at other commenters on Huckleberries Online. You can read that thread (215 comments) here. I deleted about a dozen...
One last photo to bring the curtain down on our H/T to our Irish friends on this day before St. Patrick's Day and two days after the Downtown Association St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Jennifer Rova of Writing North Idaho offers Q-and-A interview with Melissa Demotte, who opened The Well-Read Moose at Riverstone in May 2014. Jennifer discovers there's more to running an indie book store than simply loving to read books. Question: Have you ever dreamed of owning a bookstore?
Sisyphus notes that Opinion Editor Jon Alexander of the Twin Falls Times News had the tires of his motorcycle and vehicle slashed over the weekend. Alexander told me via email that he considers the crime to be random. I had my tires slashed during my 5 years as editor of a Montana newspaper. Have you ever had your tires slashed?
Today's Cutline Contest features rugy players battling in a scrum during a Six Nations rugby union match between Italy and France ...
PM Scanner Traffic for Monday (17 items + AM Scanner Traffic link) includes search for hit-and-run driver who hit a concrete barrier on freeway before exiting on Sherman Avenue ...
At On Tap blog, Rick Bonino sits down with Jamie Lynn Morgan, who started Girls Point Out chapter that meets on the third Thursday at The Cork & Tap in Coeur d'Alene and organizes beer-themed Lake City Flyers Bikes and Brews rides in North Idaho. In a 7 Sips Q&A, Jamie answers Rick's questions about her advocation as a beer booster and social media
Congressman Mike Simpson offers op-ed criticizing the obstructionism of his GOP colleagues: "I’d rather be advancing solutions to stop the President’s overreaching policies and putting forward Republican answers that thwart the Administration’s ability to rule from the executive branch." Simpson's sensibility puts him at top of Idaho delegates IMHO
Coeur d'Alene Councilman Dan Gookin sports a flag as part of the new PFLAG (Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) Coeur d'Alene organization that took part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Coeur d'Alene Saturday. The PFLAG contingent was part of...
All Idaho school districts would have to develop processes to allow parents to withdraw their children from any “activity, class or program” that the parents believe “impairs the parents’ firmly held beliefs, values or principles,” under legislation that passed the Idaho Senate this morning. Freshman...
In today's Huckleberries blogos roundup, Cindy posts that she enjoys special guests at her book signings+Idaho Dad offers 10 cool things for kids in North Idaho+Simple Mind wants USA to be left alone+Fort Boise writes about "50 shades of paranoia"+more ...
The Idaho Senate has voted 25-10 to ban local governments from regulating the carrying or use of knives. State Sen. Shawn Keough opposed the bill because it doesn't take into consideration the banning of knives on school grounds. Has the Idaho Senate done something reckless here?
Pastor Steve Massey of Hayden Bible Church has a message for believers, like the precinct committeeman who proposed to designate Idaho as a Christian state: Stop! Massey says that Christians can't force culture to accept their views by force. Rather, the way to change the world is to focus on winning one heart at a time with the Gospel ...
Taryn Thompson urges Facebook followers to contact their legislators to support funding for a mental health crisis center in North Idaho. Last year, legislators like Rep. Kathy Sims and Vito Barbieri opposed funding for the center, which was awarded to Idaho Falls. Now, the Coeur d'Alene area has another chance to get the important center ...
Former teenage champion swimmers enjoy the camaraderie of the Kroc Center masters swim club -- and renewed competition with others their age.
I consider this comment by Cindy the best re: the long weekend thread launched by TWolf22's call for a "Word Cooler." It received 25 likes, so many of you do, too. In it, she says she's tired of name-calling commenters. So am I. I Cindy's post sums up my feelings re: those who don't play well in the comments section ...
Yes, The Bard of Sherman Avenue has a rhyme for St. Patrick's Day. (Also, the photo that goes with this poem was taken by Duane Rasmussen at the St. Paddy's Parade Saturday in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Duane writes that he considers the man to epitomize what Irish men look like ...
AM Scanner Traffic for Monday (16 items) ...
Weekend Poll: A plurality of Hucks Nation has no interest in the controversy surrounding Hillary Clinton's use of private email during her time as secretary of state. 110 of 277 respondents (39.71%) marked "Zzzzz" when asked about the controversy. However, 82 of 277 respondents (29.6%)…
Sisyphus says most of his family bucks to political stereotype of Idaho farmers and enjoys family reunions, where politics are discussed until someone begins tossing out "unsubstantiated talking" points. Question: Do you enjoy family reunions or are they something to avoid at all costs?
Duane and Lola Hagadone invite you to a summer Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce celebration event in their fabulous lakeside gardens. The "Celebration In the Gardens" is an once-in-a-lifetime event and celebration of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber and their many programs and events that help…
AM Headlines this Monday morning includes plans for the Post Falls School District to expand River City Middle School following approval of a bond last week+Hauser Lake Resort to reopen+Senate OKs anti-chemical abortion ban+mild winter means savings in snow removal costs ...
After playing in a weekend seniors softball tournament, Chuck Malloy wonders about those who consider 60 to be the new 40. He feels as though 60 is the new 80. And he wonders how 61-year-old Lt. Gov. Brad Little will feel in four years re: a possible race for Idaho governor ...
Here's the color guard for Saturday's Downtown Association St. Patrick's Day celebration in Coeur d'Alene. The Grand Marshal is the fellow, second from the left, in the green-white-and-orange sash. Question: Do you think you would look good in a kilt?
The article in the March 7 edition of The Spokesman-Review regarding Idaho Republican Sen. Sheryl Nuxoll’s rude actions and comments about the Hindu faith is worrisome, to put it mildly. More troubling to me, however, is that she’s my cousin. And since I and many…
D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.
