Crestline Café: A special diner where friends and family gather
By Mike Harris - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer (Photos by Mike Harris) I would venture to say that just about every small town across America has a special dining place where friends and family gather to enjoy a good meal, grab a cup of coffee, share stories and...
A legislative update for veterans
By Michael Brewer - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer The coming legislative priorities and policy initiatives for the Vietnam Veterans of America are as follows: Assure full funding for the Defense of POW/MIA Accounting Agency so that 1,581 unaccounted-for American...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Taxman
It’s that time of the year once again. Yes, it’s that dreaded time of the year when the taxman comes knock, knock, knocking at your door. Let me tell you how it will be; there’s one for you, nineteen for me, cause I’m the taxman. Yeah, I’m the taxman. (“Taxman” - The...
Dear Sidney
Dear Sidney, After 46 wonderful years with my one-and-only man, my husband passed away. Several years later I was asked out on my first date since 1964. I met an age-appropriate fellow casually at an event and, when asked, I gave him my number. Soon after, he invited...
