A Few Thoughts… On what we have now
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
My last column prompted interesting letters to the editor, some of which weren’t printed because the writers didn’t wish to be in the public eye. …
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The Sandpoint Eater: Thanks, Frank
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Last week, I made sourdough loaves that were photo-worthy. My daughter, Ryanne, is an expert baker and her loaves are always picture-perfect, while I have …
A ‘quick’ trip
By Todd Wendle
Reader Contributor
8:39 a.m. — it was Monday, in the high 20s and snowing hard.
“Hey Honey, do you want to go into town with me? I …
The Sandpoint Eater: A great date
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I’ve had some great dates; some of the most memorable were in Niles, a suburb of Chicago. In my private chef-train days, I spent much …
The Sandpoint Eater: Traditions reimagined
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Wrapping gifts, planning menus and making shopping lists, baking and lots of parties might be the norm …
The Sandpoint Eater: Batter up!
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
Remember the Willie Nelson song, “To All the Girls I Left Behind?” Me? I’m singing the blues about all the cheeses (and sausages) I recently …
Trampled by the mob
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
When I force myself to reflect on the recent election — and American politics in general — I’m reminded of a stressful day I once …
The Sandpoint Eater: One world
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Columnist
I recently met three longtime friends for breakfast at Connie’s. We’d barely turned in our standard order or broached our recent travels when the conversation …
Bruce Willis, I am not
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
My intense fear of crashing into the ocean and being eaten by sharks has never stopped me from having a good time on an airplane. …
Emily Articulated: Open road
By Emily Erickson
Reader Columnist
I hit scan on the radio, searching for anything other than static, until a familiar song broke through the cracks and pops: “… all the …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 