Moving the contents of a house – or the Keep Alliance Beautiful office – is inevitably one lifesize Tetris challenge. We came across two
Opinion
New Nonfiction for January
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry: In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto
Tired Iron
A winter like this one is tough on everyone, and no easier on equipment than people. If something is going to break in a
Hunger Games
Last winter, with no snow to speak of, we often looked out our kitchen window to see deer eating out of the bird feeders
Reflections for the Week of Jan. 2-6
Administration: • After 11.5 years as the City’s Finance Director, we say farewell to Randy Waggener due to his retirement effective January 6, 2023.
Carrying Water
What is the easiest way to carry one or two gallons of water clear across town? I think we probably do it all the
Time for a Budget
For several months we have been experiencing inflation in America. Most things, especially necessities, cost much more than they did a year ago. Your
New Fiction to Enjoy in the New Year
The Winners by Fredrik Backman: Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move
Enduring Idea
“If they don’t have it, you don’t need it,” my grandpa remarked once as we parked in front of Bernie’s. Inevitably, whenever my grandparents
Step Out in Faith
Advice # 1: Don’t make New Year’s resolutions. That simply sets you up for disappointment. It’s fine to decide to do your best every







