It’s the natural order of things.People have kids, then they grow old as those kids grow up to have kids, then they grow old as… Continue reading
“Shaun the Sheep”Lionsgate1 hour, 25 minutesThis week’s film may not sound familiar to some, but for me and my family, it was a cozy affair.… Continue reading
My mom made wonderful homemade tomato soup. I think this in one of the lost recipes. She canned quarts of tomatoes for the winter time … Continue reading
Over the years, I’ve happily stayed with one basic formula for making baked caramel custard. And, because the satin smooth dessert is so similar to… Continue reading
Chambers set schedules ■ The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon Tuesday at the Soldotna Sports Center, with… Continue reading
My grandchildren can’t stand that I love to watch old movies. One even calls them “white movies” because, I suppose, it’s too much work to… Continue reading
If you were not at Centennial Park the weekend of Aug. 7-8, you missed a marvelous sight. Eighty of our finest military men and women… Continue reading
My goal was to write something entertaining for you, but instead I’m stuck on Google looking for Tom Kha Gai recipes. Tom Kha Gai is… Continue reading
September is National Preparedness Month. Make preparedness fun for the entire family by taking the “30 Days, 30 Ways Challenge” in support of National Preparedness… Continue reading
Bill Santos, who lives in Taunton, Mass., called me earlier this week, and the talk soon turned to fishing.For many years, Bill made the long… Continue reading
With school underway, isn’t it time for a pop quiz? I can almost hear the collective “sigh” for even entertaining such a notion. Well, in… Continue reading
Former pastor visits Kenai United Methodist Church The congregation of the Kenai United Methodist Church will welcome former pastor Bob Simmons to the pulpit on… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS (AP) — Tires flung mud in our eyes and rain soaked every layer of clothing. The descent made our brake rotors too hot to… Continue reading
People are screaming and sirens are wailing throughout the city. Children are lost, stumbling lone through the streets. Parents and guardians scramble to sift through… Continue reading
For weeks, rainbow trout fishing on the Kenai River has been hot. Clear, low water filled with the rotting flesh and stray eggs of spawned… Continue reading
While anglers should be cautious with rising water on the Kenai River from the release of the Snow Glacier-dammed lake, the event does come with… Continue reading
Fading YouthDolores RusinWhen you arrivedMy arms opened wideWith a welcome so caringI could not hideYou stole a piece of my heartAnd never let goSo I… Continue reading
Love what you do, do what you love. That’s always good advice, no matter your age. Carpe diem; life is not a dress rehearsal; and… Continue reading
“Ricki and the Flash”Sony Pictures1 hour, 41 minutesMeryl Streep is one of those actresses — no, you don’t need me to tell you about Meryl… Continue reading
Whether it’s a weeknight dinner for the family or a weekend meal with friends, a taco night buffet is not only exciting to share, but… Continue reading
