Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
Does Your Wine Show Grape Restraint?
WINEGUYMIKE - It’s late at night and I’m sitting in my office drinking a very mediocre Argentinean Pinot Noir from the Patagonia region listening to the best of Bob Dylan.... more
Hamilton Native Tony Neaves Shares His Paralympic Experience
By MARK VOSBURGH - When Nancy Stevens moved to Summit County, Colo., 21 years ago, her guide dog kept bringing her to the door of the same shop. Blind since birth, Stevens, 52, finally went inside. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 3
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -In his 28 years as the head coach at Anaconda High John Cheek didn’t ever win a state basketball title, but he felt that he may have been a player short for what he needed for a title... more
4 Ways to Save Big Bucks at Target
By ERIN TURNER- Okay you smart shoppers--today I’m going to share with you why I love Target and four ways how you can save big bucks when you shop there!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 3
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
The Dog Sled Days of Winter Are Here
By BOB WIRE-The Dog Days of Summer. Sounds pretty damned good right about now, huh? Well, barring a six-month coma, we’ll have to wait for it here in Missoula.... more
Before There’s Smoke, There’s Fire (Fighters)
By CHERY SABOL - Training for forest firefighting jobs begins months before the first whiff of smoke in mid-summer and is over long before ash starts to fall--so plan NOW!... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 24
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -This coming week will see the final home appearances for the Griz basketball seniors. Kareem Jamar has been special for the Griz in so many ways.... more
Frugal Living: The Freezer Challenge Continues
By ERIN TURNER- We're waiting for a major winter snow storm to hit here in Missoula. But you won't see me running out to stock-up...we're in the middle of a Freezer Challenge!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 24
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Nurse Bob is on Duty
By BOB WIRE-Welcome to Sick City! My wife and both kids have fallen ill. They are spewing gunk out of every orifice, and I am trying to avoid exposure to the nasty bug.... more
Monte Dolack: Magic Light
By MONTE DOLACK - Evening. Morning. In the gloaming when the light is soft and low. Magic light is painter’s light. It's known as the magic hour when the sun is near or below the horizon.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 17
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -The Montana Lady Griz will be out for two healthy helpings of revenge, as Northern Colorado and the University of North Dakota come to Missoula.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 17
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Another Boring Romantic, That’s Me
By BOB WIRE- It's the little things. Like the way I have a nice hot cup of tea waiting for her after she shovels the driveway. Who says I'm not romantic? I got romance up the wazoo.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 10
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -The Montana Lady Griz will be out for two healthy helpings of revenge, as Northern Colorado and the University of North Dakota come to Missoula.... more
The Freezer Challenge
By ERIN TURNER- This year we decided to shake things up a bit from our traditional Pantry Challenge and we're doing a Freezer Challenge instead. Here's what it entails: ... more
Shaving: The Manliest of Father-Son Moments
By BOB WIRE- It’s a bittersweet thing, teaching your son how to shave. It’s a great bonding opportunity, but it also signals a big step away from childhood...and as most parents know, steps away from home.... more
Returning, Reset, Rethink, Remember
By LIZ MARCHI - I left Montana on January 8 on a journey that will take me years to fully digest. I spent three weeks in Myanmar (Burma). It was my first trip to Asia.... more
Fly Tying Season
By TONY REINHARDT - I am a fly tying procrastinator which isn’t a good thing in my line of work. As a full time guide I go through a lot of flies between March and October each year.... more
A Rice Cooker Makes Healthy, Frugal Meals
By ERIN TURNER-So I didn't own a rice cooker--what's the big deal? Answer: rice cookers are a super time and money saving gadget for your kitchen! So now I own one. You should too.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 3
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 3
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Finally, a championship for Seattle. The last major sports title for the Emerald City was the NBA Supersonics 1979 championship.... more
WineGuyMike: What’s Your Wine Style?
WINEGUYMIKE - Welcome to 2014. Today I’m going to talk about style, your wine style preference is what I’m referring to - Do you prefer an Old World or a New World wine?... more
XX Things to Watch For in the Super Bowl
By BOB WIRE-Janet Jackson and 'Nipplegate' taught me a valuable lesson about the Super Bowl: don’t look away. You might miss something. Here are XX things to watch for this Super Bowl:... more
No-Fry Zesty Buffalo Chicken Croquettes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - These easy-to-make bite-sized Buffalo Chicken Croquettes are an ideal dish for for Sunday's Superbowl game and baking the croquettes in the oven is a healthier alternative to frying.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 27
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Turn Down The Thermostat And Save
By ERIN TURNER - During a recent cold-snap in Montana, we moved our thermostat down to a “balmy” 64 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night and saved!... more
Americana? Don’t Fence (mender) Me In
By BOB WIRE - I have to credit Rigel Banqueshot for introducing me to alt-country. I probably would have stumbled across the genre on my own, but like your first acid trip, it’s good to have an experienced gu... more
Heirloom Winter Farmers’ Market Back in Full Swing
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - The Heirloom Winter Farmers’ Market is back on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, January through April at the Missoula Fairgrounds.... more
Montana Split in Support of Neighboring Super Bowl Contenders
By JIM O'DAY - Montana was put in a unique situation last week when it was the only state where residents were able to purchase tickets to both the NFC and AFC championship games.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - When Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was born current Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was in the seventh grade in New Orleans.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 20
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
I Got The Rubbermaid Blues
By BOB WIRE -I'm living in tupperware hell. I have banned the reuse of all plastic containers. I got overwhelmed with the mismatched lids and containers that overran our kitchen cupboards.... more
MISA Offers Toddler Time Soccer Basics
By KIM S. - Since moving to Missoula am still trying to learn all the new “places” to take my kids. This week I was excited to find MISA - the Missoula Indoor Soccer Arena.... more
Keep Working After the Lottery
By CHERY SABOL - According to a Gallup survey of U.S. workers, two thirds of those surveyed would continue to show for work even if they won the lottery. Would you?... more
The Roving Diner Bitterroot Edition: The Wild Mare and The Catered Table Restaurants
By BOB ZIMORINO - The 'Roving Diner' serves up a restaurant review on The Wild Mare and The Catered Table in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -If the Montana Grizzlies need any historical references to motivate them after 1-3 start they can look back 40 years to Jud Heathcote’s 1973-74 Grizzlies. ... more
Seasonal Fruit Plus Juicing Adds Up To Healthy and Frugal Living
By ERIN TURNER - I can, freeze and dry seasonal fresh produce, but lately my family and I are into juicing--it's a frugal, healthy and delicious way to enjoy this season's citrus fruits.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 13
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Jeopardy Test Proves I am Dummer Than a Fifth Grader
By BOB WIRE - I took the online Jeopardy! test yesterday. Don’t bother setting your DVR; I won’t be appearing on the show any time soon.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was 39 years ago this coming Saturday that for the first time Montana’s women basketball began its first season as part of the official UM Athletic Department. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 6
Check out the Live Music in various venues all over town. ... more
Are You Up For the 52-Week Savings Challenge?
By ERIN TURNER - Wanna save $1,378 by this time next year? Why not Join me and my family in the 52-week Challenge? It's easy and fairly painless. Here's how it works: ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 30
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time the Montana Grizzlies Basketball team lost a home game to another Big Sky School none of the current Grizzly players were on the roster. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 30
Live Music in various venues all over town. HAPPY NEW YEAR Missoula!... more
New Year’s Food Rituals
By ERIN TURNER - Ever wonder why certain foods grace our tables for certain holidays? Here's a rundown of some our New Year's Food Rituals.... more
Gifts for Pets a Family Tradition
By BOB WIRE - What do you get for the pet who has everything? Let me answer that with another question: what pet doesn't already have everything? ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 23
Live Music in various venues all over town including Nathan Eyre, David Baty, Band in Motion, and Larry Hirshberg. And check out the ECHO Christmas Eve Service at City Life Community Center.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Lady Griz do not have another game until after the New Year, but Saturday is the 25th anniversary of a rather interesting game....... more