Opinion

Editor, President Trump’s mental disorder, narcissism, is a very insidious mental condition and danger to the world. Presidential leadership requires clear thinking and putting the good of the nation ahead of personal power, pride and self-image concerns. Trump’s narcissistic impulses cause him to fail totally in meeting these leadership characteristics. No matter what the issue, Trump’s image stands front and center and any hint of criticism elicits anger and attack.  Trump acts out of impulse and this is becoming more dangerous to our nation and world with each passing day. We don’t hear much discussion on his mental disorder. There is much discussion...

When it comes to parenting, I’ve been around the block a time or two. Heck, I’ve practically worn out the course. My husband and I have even transitioned to the next generation of parenting, which is so great it can be described as “grand.” Our daughter and son-in-law are parents t...

Recently, the US Senate saw each political party flock separately. A few outliers eventually rejoined their feathered-tribes. By not doing so, Romney is meeting a fate sometimes found in nature where the group isolates and sometimes destroys one of their own. Humans are animals. We have similarities. What ca...

I have undergone one of the biggest adventures of my life thus far. I moved 5,000 miles away from my hometown of Polson to Lausanne, Switzerland. Not being the ultra-adventurous type, this was a huge jump to take. I had visited when I was younger with my family, so I was aware of a bit of what I was getting ...

Something about a new year (or decade) gets me focused on the English language. I’m not sure why. Normal people focus on indoor exercise and weight loss during the winter months. I think about words and the heaviness they can cause when used in a redundant manner.  Heavy phrases are like extra ...

While no one can begrudge a local government for wanting to protect the interests of their residents, it is a different scenario entirely when they are criticizing the very legislation that will protect their constituents from years of costly litigation and uncertainty. Contrary to claims made by the Lake...

I’ve written about universal parenting truths before (2015), but there are so many of them, it warrants a second column (and perhaps even a third). There are simply some things we all experience as parents (and often don’t talk about because they are embarrassing or uncomfortable or maybe we are ...

Editor, The volunteers of the Mission Valley Food Pantry wish to thank all of the kind people who have helped support us with food and cash donations, and their time and skills throughout the year. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. Without your support, we could not help as many people...

Editor, When you have a president whose mental disorder overwhelms every good governing instinct, that nation has problems. I suppose it works in some forms of government, but in the United States, a democracy, no way.  What confounds me is how the media attempts to make news out of practically ev...

Editor, In the past years Polson Rotary has been supplying burritos to the children and parents attending the kids’ show at the Flathead Lake International Film Cinemafest on Saturday mornings. This year, the Rotary Team prepared 260 burritos, and it would have been difficult if not for the generous...