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The Plentiful Perils of Potholes

By Gabriel Cruden / April 3, 2026 /

During the 15 years I spent in purgatory… I mean Chicago… the running joke was that the Windy City had two seasons: winter and construction. Much-needed infrastructure repairs could wait…

The Kids are Alright

By Gabriel Cruden / April 3, 2026 /

Kids! They are disobedient, disrespectful oafs! Noisy, crazy, dirty, lazy, loafers! Why can’t they be like we were, Perfect in every way? What’s the matter with kids today? Do you…

Confessions of a Wannabe Declutterer

By Gabriel Cruden / April 3, 2026 /

Full disclosure. I am not what you’d call top shelf housewifely material (sorry, Mom, I know you tried). When it comes to cleaning, I tend to have two settings: Clean…

Huckleberry – April 2026

By Gabriel Cruden / April 3, 2026 /

Huckleberry Press – March 2026

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

Winter Blues

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

In northeast Washington, there are outdoor activities to spare: skiing, hiking trails, fishing, birdwatching, dog walking, wading or swimming in local lakes. You will add more, I’m sure. Great stuff,…

Taste Budz Review: Luna Spokane

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

For Valentine’s Day, Zack and I decided to check out Luna on the South Hill in Spokane; we were drawn to the name, as that’s what we’d like to name…

Is it Spring Yet?

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

Can we talk about the weather again? As disappointed as I was in the lack of snow this winter, I was delighted at the beginning of February to see not…

Beneath the Surface: Our Most Precious Resource An Interview with A&H Well Services

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

When a job determines whether a family has access to something as important as clean water, integrity matters. The owners of A & H Well Services in Chewelah are dedicated…

Seven Things I Love About Doing My Taxes

By Gabriel Cruden / February 27, 2026 /

Yesterday, I went in for my annual appointment with my tax guy and something miraculous happened.  I am not a numbers person. I did well in school in general, but…