Opinion
Last week, this column touched on the topic of complicated grief. It’s defined as a grief that includes a heightened state of mourning that keeps one from healing. When you heal from an injury, that injury exists no more. The same can’t be said about grief. Grief never goes away. It never quite fully heals. I think it would be wrong if it did. Grief doesn’t die because love doesn’t die. It’s as simple (and as complicated) as that. In that regard, grief defies definition. It defies labels. But we try. We try to define grief and put it in a box, because it’s neater that way and if we create an actual definition that includes the word...
Editor, A brief assessment on our national confusion I term “Trumpism.” This is the human nature attitude and behavior involving anger, fear, attack and blaming others for your own problems. The challenges we face in life are certainly not a new phenomenon. I name it “Trumpism” ...
Editor, Coming from a family where no one could afford to attend college, my parents worked hard and instilled a strong desire in their children to seek an education. I was the first to attend college in our family and treasured the opportunity. Some Montanans have excellent public educational opportun...
A recent University of Montana survey confirms what legislators have been hearing from our constituents: Montanans are seriously concerned about several issues that they say are negatively impacting quality of life. Among the findings, 90% think that urban sprawl eating up open lands is a problem, 8...
Life is complicated. I think we can all agree to that. But beyond life - well, lots of the details are complicated. Relationships. Families. Love. Deciding on the right toothpaste. Which properties to buy in Monopoly. Choosing between The Voice or American Idol. Survivor or The Bachelor. Texas Hold&...
Editor, This spring, Western Montana faces a contested Democratic primary election for Senate District 46–a new legislative district that links together urban and rural communities in Missoula, Sanders, and Lake counties. SD 46 includes the southern half of the Flathead Reservation and has one of th...
Editor, I am excited to support Jacinda Morigeau for Senate District 46. As an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Morigeau is committed to fighting for everyday Montanans. She grew up in Arlee, attended K-12 schools there and is dedicated to her community and Western ...
Editor, The Flathead Valley Citizens’ Climate Lobby Earth Day Expo team would like to thank the Flathead Valley community for making this year’s event a success. Through the support of the whole community we gathered for hands-on learning and conversations on nurturing our environment and stre...
Montana courts are the target of criticism from the political fringes. Recently it has ramped up. Don’t buy it, and I want to explain why. For what it’s worth, here are my thoughts as a lawyer who practices in courtrooms across Montana. Our Montana courts are in great hands. Montana does...
Editor, In 1948 Israel was recognized as their own state. Immediately the Arab nations attack them. With the Lord’s help, Israel won. According to the rules of war, Israel now owns these lands, but let the people stay. Then Hamas moves into Gaza. You’re telling me the people living in...
