Opening Letters

Opening LettersFebruary 4, 2014

Enough With This Crap, Let's Move Ourselves Forward

Opening LettersJanuary 9, 2014

Weary of Winter

enduring Wisconsin weather requires an attitude adjustment

Opening LettersDecember 18, 2013

Just Say No to 'Yes or No'

the current petition for a Confluence Project referendum undermines the function of representative government and presents a fundamental, adverse change in how the City may handle future projects

Opening LettersDecember 3, 2013

Old Town, New Life

what I learned about reviving Eau Claire ... when I went to Seattle

Opening LettersNovember 5, 2013

Coming in Third

we’ve all got work and home, but Eau Claire is the perfect ‘third place’

Opening LettersAugust 28, 2013

Life in the Slow Lane

I’m getting to know our town up close, one jog at a time

Opening LettersAugust 14, 2013

Behind the Music Articles

you know what they say – those who can’t be in a band ... write about it

Opening LettersJuly 31, 2013

Economic Envy for Minnesota Arts

There’s one important endeavor in which Minnesota walks all over Wisconsin. In fact, it’s 50 times better ...

Opening LettersJuly 17, 2013

Taking Time to Give Names

I have this little bad habit that might benefit Eau Claire

Opening LettersJune 4, 2013

Dracula vs. Dad

bridging the father-son divide, one horror film at a time

Opening LettersMay 22, 2013

Tune Talking: evolutions in V1’s Thursday night concerts

more space, new offerings, and a crowd-funding mission for the musicians

Opening LettersMay 5, 2013

Am I a Bad Neighbor?

Neighborday a good excuse to interact with those living nearby

Opening LettersApril 10, 2013

Tied to the Code

from kindergartners to college students, learning computer programming can boost creativity

Opening LettersMarch 26, 2013

Fanning the Flames

plague of negative web comments can squash good ideas

Opening LettersMarch 12, 2013

Don't Kiss Me, I'm Irish

not everyone with Irish roots celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Opening LettersFebruary 26, 2013

Walking Path Algorithm

passing a stranger can require mathematical precision

Opening LettersJanuary 16, 2013

Rightly Placed

reflections on six generations of Chippewa Valley locals

Opening LettersDecember 12, 2012

Why Bother

a veteran journalist reflects on why we need local media

Opening LettersOctober 31, 2012

Going Home Again

what it’s like to start living in your childhood home as an adult

Opening LettersOctober 15, 2012

A Toilet Paper Tradition

a classic prank that needs to see a Chippewa Valley insurgency