COLUMNS
Column - Computers are a lifeline
Computer withdrawal is almost as bad as quitting smoking. Most of us, I think, are kidding ourselves when we crow about how we are not addicted to computers.March 19, 2010
Column - Here's how to get my money
Unless you grow your own food and hunt and gather for all your other needs, you probably need to buy things from someone else.March 19, 2010
Column - 1910: Monthly wages for police chief set at $50
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.March 17, 2010
Column - Movies dreams answered
When I read the “Thumbs Up” editorial in the March 3 Echo Press, I found myself nodding faster than a movie-crazed bobble-head. The Thumbs Up was suggested by Annette Carolyn Ely, a writer who retired part-time in the Alexandria area.March 12, 2010
Column - Advice for seniors: adjust
When the alarm sounds, will I get up or hit the 15-minute snooze button? This is the question I ask myself as a senior every morning.By By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , March 12, 2010
Column - 1985: Three sets of twins born at local hospital
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.March 10, 2010
Column - Delightful critters 'star' in 'Keeping Watch' 
Like snowflakes, no two dogs or cats or any other animals are alike. Each has its own unique personality.
March 05, 2010
Column - Help! Let me in - or out!
If opportunity ever comes knocking on my door, I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to let it in.
March 05, 2010
Column - 1960: Easter cruises for as little as $75 per person
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
March 03, 2010
Column - A way to beat winter blahs
Every winter, for years, I have vowed to spend those shut-in, cabin-fever days in mastering the art of bread baking.
February 26, 2010
Column - Twins due a championship
Forty-eight days, two hours, 38 minutes and 42 seconds.
That is how much longer Twins fans will have to wait for one of the most anticipated home openers in Minnesota history as of this past Tuesday at 11:31 a.m.
February 26, 2010
Column - 1985: On May 1, the Depot restaurant opened its doors
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
February 24, 2010
Column - We need one-payer solution
Next time somebody talks to you about being for or against current health-care reform plans, be sure to ask a lot of questions – the main one being “Why?”
February 19, 2010
Column - A passion for chocolate
I am passionate about chocolate. Chocolate is my mantra, my nirvana. The darker it is, the better. I love it. I will eat most anything containing that delicious, dark delicacy.
February 19, 2010
Column - 2000: Alexandria Mustangs to play first football game
The following is a collection of stories and other items that were included in Alexandria newspapers over the years.
February 17, 2010
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Weighing in
This morning, I was on my way to my Weight Watchers meeting and for once, I was not really looking forward to going. I had talked myself into not being disappointed when I stepped on the scale. I didn't have a very good week...remember, I couldn't get full. I was constantly eating and didn't do much
Posted by: fatgirl on May 20, 2009 at 1:20 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlStill hungry
Do you ever have those days that no matter what you eat, you can't seem to get full? Today was one of the those days for me. Seriously, as I write this, my tummy is still growling at me even though I just ate a small snack not more than 15 minutes ago. I ate my breakfast (yogurt and a Vitalicious m
Posted by: fatgirl on May 15, 2009 at 10:05 PM | Confessions of a Fat Girl
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