Wondering ’61
his new novel for review. It came with the stipulation that the book be donated to the Grand Marais Public Library. So you can likely find it there in paperback as well as online https://icecubepress.com/2024/03/30/ emmi-2/.
Opinion
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Shark Week
Shark Week I don’t know how much you think about sharks but I used to think I think about sharks the regular amount. Which is to say: I don’t think about sharks.
Moving on
Want to live longer? Why do you get up in the morning? Ever think about that? Is it just for that first cup of java, or do you have a purpose? Many focus on caring for family or earning a living, but what about those of us who have outlived those roles? According to numerous studies, a sense of purpose can add years to our lives. One source suggested it adds seven, but I think that’s a long shot.
BEYOND REASON
Potato Salad There’s a lot going on in the world. The far east is bad.
Wondering ’61
Corky needed a walk this noon, so he took me to the 33rd Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival. I was overwhelmed by all the beauty for sale in booth after booth after booth.
Housing Iditarod
Finding Long-term Housing in Grand Marais by April 1, 2025 Classified ads aren't classified, but they are. The word 'classified” may bring to mind information off-limits to most people.
Wellness
From the Ground Up Overall wellbeing starts with the little things, and since we are in the small window of the year where we can let our feet feel fresh air, I want to discuss foot health. What happens in the feet can impact everything above them, which is your entire body.
CONNECTIONS
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Each year, the residents of Cook County properly dispose of between 11 and 16 tons of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) each year. In converting that into pounds, it equates to between 22,000 and 32,000 pounds of HHW each year that is fortunately being kept out of not only the landfills, but also our lakes, rivers and streams.
Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor are the opinions of the writer and don’t necessarily reflect the views of the newspaper. Letters should be 300 words or less but exceptions will be made for longer letters in some cases.
As I See It
DENNIS WALDROP My greatest claim to fame might be an unusual one: I went 32 days straight without wearing shoes. Living in a Boreal forest, where winter dominates eight months of the year, this was no small feat.