Craig Daily Press / Columns

Andy Bockelman: ‘Book of Eli:’ Knowledge is power after collapse

In a post-apocalyptic world where water, ChapStick and batteries are among the most valuable commodities on the planet, one item remains the most cherished and coveted of all: “The Book of Eli.” Mankind has reached a point where human life no longer holds any worth.

H. Neal Glanville: Not much but sure is pretty

The year before I turned 17 and my life was forever changed by the uncaring horror of war, I was shuttling a bedroom between my grandparents and aunt Ruthie.

Kathy Bassett: Jobs don’t have to be boring

At my very first job, I made 50 cents an hour and thought I was rolling in the dough.

Ray Beck: Accepting the challenge

It was Dec. 23 when I poured my usual morning cup of coffee and sat down at the kitchen table to read the Craig Daily Press. After reading some of the main stories for that day, I managed to look at the editorial, which for me is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re going to get.

Diane Prather: Making a cobbler quickly is extra sweet

The recipe I tried this week was for an easy-to-make cobbler. It’s so good that I wish I’d tried the recipe sooner.

Important shows Sunday for Moffat County 4-H, FFA

The annual Market Beef Weigh-in and Tagging and the Moffat County Midwinter Invitational Feeder Calf Show are Sunday.

Ed Wilkinson: Mourning the late Bill Harding

News and notes for Moffat County area veterans.

Janet Sheridan: A lesson from loved ones

I recently attended my aunt Mary’s funeral. Her younger brother of 85, uncle Norley, sat by me — his bulk diminished, his laugh weakened; his hearing reduced. As we mourned, questions about growing old swirled through my mind — about pain and poor health, loneliness and isolation, diminishment and death.

Cathy Hamilton: Lifetime pass? Don’t think so

Oh, goodie! I said, sarcastically, while throwing a bunch of my husband’s old Sports Illustrateds into the recycling bin. “It’s almost time for another swimsuit edition.” “Not necessarily,” my spouse replied. Boinnnnggg! I made a feeble attempt to wrap my head around this new information.

Michelle Balleck: Music & movies — the makings of a relaxing weekend

Don’t you just love weekends where you can stay in your jammies all day and hang out, looking forward to some laid back plans for the evening hours? I sure do, and that’s what this weekend seems to be made for.

Over a Cup of Coffee: Making a cobbler quickly is extra sweet

I’m getting lots of use out of my “to try” file lately, which is a good thing. I’ve kept recipes in the file for years without trying them! But I’d like to receive more recipes from my readers. If you have a favorite recipe that you’d be willing to share, please let me know.

Maren Schmidt: Finding the teachable moment

Children make us into adults, goes an old saying. “That’s because,” Monica added, “they give us our most embarrassing moments.”

H. Neal Glanville: Plain and simple economic indicators

Each of us, young, old, or in my case, a slightly worn inbetweener, have been shaped by the influences of our youth. I am very fortunate to have been raised by grandparents, aunts, uncles and assorted “grey area” whatnots who lived and raised families through both sides of the Depression.

Andy Bockelman: ‘Book of Eli:’ Knowledge is power after society’s collapse

In a post-apocalyptic world where water, ChapStick and batteries are among the most valuable commodities on the planet, one item remains the most cherished and coveted of all: “The Book of Eli.” Mankind has reached a point where human life no longer holds any worth.

Kathy Bassett: Rules of the border collie

What’s black and white and hops through the snow like a giant rabbit? A giant rabbit?? Nope. It’s a border collie. She has to mimic everything she sees. She is a human and dog.