I keep getting annoying phone calls every day from someone with a foreign accent that asks to speak to Dooglas and wants to buy my house. I have to tell them it’s not for sale, but I do have some craters on the Dark Side of the Moon that I’d be willing to sell. I get...
By Michael Brewer - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer March 29 was the 50th anniversary of United States combat troops returning home from the Vietnam War. This date is now known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day was first proclaimed by President...
Well, here we are again in the midst of winter, and I’ll be danged…OK, so I’m danged but who gives a dang. So, it’s been snowing quite a bit of late, two snowstorms in as many weeks, and what do I have, besides snow? I’ve got a case of popsicle toes from...
Dear Sidney, My hairdresser has really bad breath! I love her work, but I can hardly stand it when she talks to me. Should I offer gum, mints and my dental hygienist’s number??? Holding My Breath in Hamiltair Dear Breathless, Our mouths are home to trillions of...
The Brotherhood Bridge Foundation and Working Dogs for Warriors brought needed supplies to the mountain. Pictured, left to right, are Matthew McCasland, Daniel Neubauer, Michael Welsh and Edward Montoya. Two veterans groups brought up two truckloads of supplies...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott Wichita Lineman I must warn you that I’m in a cranky mood today. Yes, cranky, and why you might ask am I cranky? I’ll tell you why, it’s because a dear, sweet 93-year-old neighbor of mine froze to death in her own home because the...
