My Turn: Before every thing – there was Muggs
By Will Farris Staff Writer I call it prehistoric times. Not when there were big lizards runnin’ around or…
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Where I Stand: United We Stand…Divided We Fall
Over the last couple of months the campaign for Sheriff has become increasingly negative and divisive. It has been difficult…
Read moreBeyond boredom: My adventures with poppy seed bread
By Will Farris Special to Plumas News At this point even a visit to the dentist sounds interesting; but can’t…
Read moreI decided to run, but it brought me home
I ran. As soon as it looked like restrictions were going to be put in place, my first instinct was…
Read moreSave your eyes, wrists and back while keeping up a social distance
One of the many good things about living in a small community is how easily people offer help, information and…
Read moreWho’s the boss at my house?
There is this stray, female cat hanging out at the Twain post office, Cappleman tells me. Pam says she is…
Read moreHope for the best, prepare for the worst
Coronavirus. The word has spread rapidly through news outlets and across social media platforms worldwide, infecting our sense of security…
Read moreFirst no jelly beans, now no Tuscany
I have been a germaphobe this entire cold and flu season and until now (knock on wood) it has served…
Read moreLove in the time of COVID 19
Tuesday of last week, I sat in a nearly empty Sacramento International Airport for hours on a delayed flight. I…
Read moreIt’s hecka dry out there: rain, please
In early February, the Rev. George Tarleton sat next to me at a Board of Supervisors meeting and asked me…
Read moreIt’s always nice when you can help someone
Many of you that know me are aware that I personally am not a huge believer in the positive attributes…
Read moreYou can go home again
More lessons in perspective — two scenarios: Disaster Thinking 1. My first great love committed suicide when he was 28…
Read moreHappy Valentine’s Day to the loves of my life
It’s Valentine’s Day and I have eyes for only one man — okay maybe three men if I am being…
Read moreTalking to each other across the divide
Well, we’re in it now, folks. The political season is in full swing and like a giant pendulum, our views,…
Read moreGrateful for strong community
In small communities like ours here in Plumas County, you know just about everyone. You greet the postal workers by…
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