Christmas is a brief time when childhood wishes become more than just imagination. I love the rich religious significance of Christmas but I also enjoy the magical childlike fantasy. My adult children are still told, “Those that don’t believe, don’t receive.” Just because they grow up doesn’t mean the magic of Santa has to vanish. [...]
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Trying to assign a distinct style to Robert Ransom’s art is not an easy task. He threw out traditional principles — rejecting what he had been taught of the nature, value and place of art. Even his method, informed in part by his choice in media, is a departure from previous instruction. While holding the [...]
A decorated front entry gives off a good first impression and welcomes guests. Fall is the perfect time to add color to your entry with corn stalks, autumn flowers and berry garlands. This Halloween, make an entrance with touches of autumn that feature artfully placed pumpkins, gourds and fall leaves. You don’t need a large [...]
The gun goes off and suddenly the calm water of Dierkes Lake surrenders to the chaos of paddling oars. Smoke puffs from the the mouth of a long-necked dragon as it takes the lead. A lonely alligator falls behind, but a great white shark gives chase, pulling up alongside the dragon as they round the [...]
Stroll over to Tubbs’ Berry Farm, and you may be surprised that it’s not just the smell of berries in the air getting your attention, but the homegrown honeybees that are busy at work to tantalize your tastes. Tubbs’ Berry Farm is a homegrown operation that began growing “you pick” strawberries and raspberries. As their [...]
Looking for a fun family activity after the 4th of July weekend? After you’ve finished the last hot dog and lit the last firecracker, grab the kids and your friends and head to Castleford, Idaho, for the Castleford Classics Motor Jamboree, July 16-17 at Jean’s Park. If some good old fashioned “not so clean” family [...]
Magic Valley Harley Owners Group is a great way to share your passion for motorcycle riding, support many great causes and find friends of all walks of life.
If you are near the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, you may hear an occasional racket much like a flag pole chain in the wind. However, it’s not a flag pole – it’s the triumphant “clang” when a player’s disc hits the target. Disc golf is a sport that is rapidly growing in [...]
A young couple spends a romantic evening of their honeymoon floating down an Italian waterway in a Gondola… A group of family and friends gathers around a campfire enjoying marshmallows on the fire and dancing to Bluegrass music… A congregation of a hometown church expresses their faith through praise music… While these three scenes may [...]
To watch Filer High School music teacher Leah Pentland move around her classroom, you wouldn’t guess that she is legally blind. She moves with the confidence, grace and assurance of someone who does not let her impairment get in the way of life. “I can do pretty much anything, except drive a car or do [...]
