

“I Hate to Read!”
From the time we are born, we learn things by trial and error. Every experience ends in one of two ways: • REWARD - That worked! I got...


Nutrition and Your Sanity…
We have all heard it said before that “you are what you eat”. It is true. Right? We certainly can’t expect to look and feel fabulous when...


Act Today to Avoid Financial Regrets Tomorrow
“Regrets? I’ve had a few.” – Frank Sinatra. Mr. Sinatra, one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, did things his way, but...


Family Trip Through God’s Country
While my beautiful, kind bride and normal (i.e., wonderful-but-imperfect) children, and I call Western Washington’s Gig Harbor hamlet...


It’s All About That Base
Are you one of those people who is willing to do whatever you need to do to get into shape, but every time you start a new program or...


Nature Inspired
Following this issue’s theme of “answering the call of the wild” with regard to design and decoration is easy – nature and décor go...


Rascal Rodeo
It’s rodeo season in Coeur d’Alene, but this time those with special needs will be the ones in the spotlight. Individuals with special...


Teen Spirit
The extremely active and energetic Jim Kinnard is a high school cross country and track athlete with special needs whose spirit can’t be...
Out of the Darkness
The subject of suicide has long carried many stereotypes along with it. Frequent terms we might hear about are the selfishness of the act...


NIC Aerospace Camp Takes Off
High school juniors and seniors recently traveled from all over Idaho to attend Aero Camp, a two-week program at North Idaho College’s...