News to you?

If you believe what you read in the blogosphere, the days of newspapers and other traditional media are numbered. Our news will come not on dead trees or via broadcast airwaves, but instead in a digital rainfall of information from thousands, nay, millions, of bloggers and new media outlets. In »»Read Full Post

HAIKU MONDAY: On The Saints, Big Brees and Who Dat!

Welcome back to Haiku Monday, where Fish Hack is busy asking, "Who Dat?" Remember, Fish Hack called it Saints all the way in the preseason. Didn't bet it at Vegas, but got some Fish Wrap juice out of it. Besides, who can root against Nawlins? Colt fans love Peyton./'Aints are »»Read Full Post

VALENTINES DAY TREATS & EXPIRATION DATES

Welcome to my money saving Blog where I share many of your favorite recipes and stories with everyone who visits here. Feel free to comment - feel free to ask questions! All are welcome! I also hope you pay a visit to my blog - history files for more money »»Read Full Post

Even in unintentional comedy, timing is everything

I bought 8-tracks instead of cassettes, and an Apple IIe instead of a Mac. I've owned a Chevy Chevette, a Renault Alliance and three different Saturns. Heck, I was one of six people who thought AfterM*A*S*H was going to be a hit. So, why not start a blog in the same »»Read Full Post

Farewell to a friendly face and his famous pasta

I’m probably not the only person wishing the farmer’s market wasn’t still more than a month off despite unseasonably warm weather. There’s one face that will be missing, though, when this year’s Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market opens in Medford March 18, in Ashland March 16. “Pasta” Dave Deichler died »»Read Full Post

A fan is sickened when a player is taunted because of appearance

Something came across my desk the other day that I hadn't seen before. A fan was upset after attending a high school basketball game and witnessing a player for one team being mocked because of his/her appearance. Said player has red hair and attracted chants of "Ginger" from some in the »»Read Full Post

What's the big hairy deal?

I have been chatting with fellow cat lovers here at the Mail Tribune. (I was going to say 'cat owners' - but we all know the true alpha mammal in the human/feline combo.) Anyway, back to the topic at hand - hairballs. What the heck?  This seems to be a seasonal affliction. Moving into high gear during shedding season when I »»Read Full Post

OSAA backpedals on team qualification issue

Cross country coaches and fans from across the state, including Ashland High's own running guru Bob Julian, were up in arms over the OSAA's decision to possibly eliminate team qualifying from the state championships (golf was the other sport mentioned). Their complaints were apparently heard, because the OSAA is now »»Read Full Post