I’ve never had much use for the “idiot box” (TV), ‘cept for Jeopardy, “Wheel” and the news and weather, especially when Channel 9’s Evelyn Taft is doing the prognosticating. Evelyn reminds me of a gal I used to know back in the day. Her name was McGill and she called...
Dear Sidney, My live-in significant other of eight years has me whirling out of control. And here’s why. In early November of 2022, I presented her with a proposal of marriage, a pretty nice diamond ring, and a Golden Retriever pup. Needless to say, she jumped for joy...
What a beautiful blue-sky day it was when I stepped out onto the deck here at the stately Motley Manor the other morning and heard the blue jays (actually, they’re called Steller’s Jays) chirping their unique mating calls as they jumped from tree to tree in...
Dear Sidney, I have been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration. My ophthalmologist is injecting shots into both my eyes for relief, although he says that the left eye will not be getting any better as I waited too long to seek treatment. I’m...
By Vietnam Veteran Michael Brewer - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer In these days of polarized, pugnacious pundits of doom and gloom, it strikes me that the most honorable tribute to our fallen warriors would be a month of silence commencing on Memorial Day and...
I was at a listing appointment recently and I suggested to the homeowner having a wood destroying pest inspection before we start showing the property. He said, “We don’t need one. I have my pest guy come and spray once a month.” This is a common error homeowners...
