Living Life: What helps make a good marriage?
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.”
— Robert Quillen
The secret to a good marriage is an interesting question, and if …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.”
— Robert Quillen
The secret to a good marriage is an interesting question, and if …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
Summer is a wonderful time to build memories for our children that they will carry into adulthood. Ask people about summer, and most have memories …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
Jeff D. was a 15-year-old who, after being declared emotionally disturbed and mildly mentally disabled, was placed in the custody of the state of Idaho. …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
Last December organizations who work directly with youth met at the school district office with Dr. Joy Jansen, director of special education, and Jeralyn Mires, …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
As parents it is always hard to hear our child is struggling. Our heart hurts if our child’s feelings are hurt or someone has been …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
I am always so impressed by passion of people in the community who want Sandpoint to be a safe place to live, raise children and …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
When we first realize our elderly parent needs help, we are confronted with our own aging and mortality. We look in the mirror and see …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Columnist
As parents, our job is to raise children who are prepared for the adult world. We all do the best we can to give them …
By Dianne Smith
Reader Contributor
When summer winds down, it’s time to get ready for a new school year. Whether your summer was filled with fun activities and trips or …