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Kerri Thoreson
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May is for ice cream, motorcycles and voting
The past week’s glorious sunshiny weather has been a mood brightener all the way around.
Free 'closet' fills needs and hearts
On Monday. I made new friends at my old high school. Lakes Middle School is where I attended high school with the last class to graduate from those hallowed ha…
A question for people of any age
“Ask yourself how old you would be if you didn’t know the day you were born.”
There should be no stigma in seeking help
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for those who live in the hell of that reality, it’s every month 24/7.
Friday night lights in a small town
I like to do my part to ensure that the elusive “small town feel” reminders are a priority.
Lasting love and laughter
On Sept. 20, 1948, a young couple recited their wedding vows at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene.
Move over June, September now month for nuptials
According to The Knot, September is the most popular month for weddings, with October coming a close second.
Precious cargo in big yellow buses
Here’s a collective Good Sport Award to the hundreds of kids, from kindergartners to seniors in high school, who let their parents take first day of school pho…
Thanks for 'The Price Is Right' memories, Bob
Quintessential and iconic game show host Bob Barker died this week at age 99. In his honor, I share some personal Bob Barker trivia.
Thanks for the respite, but bring summer back
It’s the last week of the fair ... AKA, the third week of August. Predictably, I find myself shaking my head, muttering, “Where did summer go?”
MAIN STREET: Full circle of life on Cougar Bay
Roberta Graves Larsen was born on Aug. 8, 1936, at the home of Dr. Blackwell, which is now known as the Blackwell House on Sherman Avenue. She grew up in the h…
Loss a reminder not to wait for tomorrow
Two weeks ago, I was reminded of the importance of listening to promptings. July was very full in my world with visiting family, three weekend parades (two to …
Friendships that go the distance
July has been filled with family reunions and class reunions and one that was rather unique.
Musical dreams becoming a reality
I recently came across a photograph I’d taken for the Coeur d’Alene Press’ Fabulous Faces page in 2013.
How hot is too hot? A matter of perspective
My love/hate relationship with August arrived in July this year. I’m feeling a sense of urgency to cram summer enjoyment into a few weeks while summer seems to…
Once a Viking, always a Viking
It’s not often these days that I’m the youngest in any gathering, but this week, when I joined the CHS Class of '68 for their 50-year+ All Class reunion planni…