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Giving Together: Supporting those who care for others
For many caregivers in the Flathead Valley, caring for a loved one with dementia can become an around-the-clock ro…
Neighborhood bully, revisited
Here is the beginning of wisdom: In a war of words, the man with the gun always wins.
Monkee love still flourishes for this 'Believer'
Call me a "Daydream Believer," but I always thought the Monkees eventually would get together for one final reunion tour. I would have taken the "Last Train to Clarksville" to see them.
Forging the chains of liberty - and forgetting them
When I was growing up in Stony Point, N.Y., I was surrounded by reminders of the birth of our nation, and the sacrifices that were made to wrest our liberty from the yoke of a tyrant.
Sweet land of liberty believe it or not
I am always bemused by people who are concerned about the loss of civil liberties in our fair republic as we fight the war on terrorism.
Loyalty yes, but to what?
Loyalty is generally considered a virtue.
More on 'merger': Three nations under God?
One of the good things about writing an opinion column is that you hear back from readers with their opinions, too.
And now for a few dissenting opinions
You may have noticed a new ad running in the Inter Lake the past few days promoting this column.
Dads and kids and the ties that bind
Is it Father's Day again?
A 'Declaration of Interdependence'
I once believed that the United States was sovereign - you know, that we could make our own laws and govern ourselves - but I have gotten over that misguided foolishness, thanks to the illegal immigration debate.
It's time to send a message
Let's TP the U.S. Capitol - and maybe the White House, too.
'Culture of corruption'? Or just plain dumb?
A few months ago I made a case for heeding the plain language of the U.S. Constitution instead of allowing courts and special interests to insert their wish list of rights, duties, obligations and cotton candy into…
Help us protect the neighborhood
Suppose you knew that your neighbor was a drug dealer. A nice guy otherwise, but still a drug dealer.
A day to remember
I suppose every year about this time my thoughts will return to mother - though not a day ever goes by when I don't think of her at least a hundred times.
The good, the bad and the border
Sometimes borders are a good thing.
'Our crack team of experts assures us '
How would you like to see this headline in tomorrow's newspaper: "Inter Lake hires team of doctors and scientists to inspect local restaurants."