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Author: Matt Grigsby

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“… but I love you.”

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Matt Grigsby

Another mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado overnight. Multiple dead and injured, and here we are again. Thoughts and prayers and hand-wringing will be offered up, but no solutions, no changes, no progress. Again. Politicians who are responsible… Continue Reading →

Columns, Opinion Colorado Springs shooting, gay rights, LGBTQ, Matt Grigsby
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Brach’s Turkey Dinner Candy: Why?

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Matt Grigsby

I recently heard about some awful Thanksgiving dinner candy corn and had to rush out and buy some. With the exception of black licorice, I’m not one to shy away from candy so what could go wrong? Luckily the Walgreens… Continue Reading →

Humor, Lead Story humor
124

Dealing With It

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Matt Grigsby

Please give me a moment of your time and indulge me. This isn’t a tea-and-sympathy post or virtue signaling or me seeking validation or a crusade for a noble cause, it’s just something I need to get off my chest.… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Matt Grigsby
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My COVID Test

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Matt Grigsby

Our new reality of Pandemic World is scary and dangerous. I am considered an “essential worker” through my job as a public servant, so I have been on the front lines every single day since this nightmare started. I’ve washed… Continue Reading →

Columns, COVID-19, Lead Story, Opinion Matt Grigsby
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Potluck 101

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Matt Grigsby

Greetings Citizens, As the holidays bear down upon us, you may be wondering, “How can I consume 25,000 calories in 17 minutes?”  It’s not easy for those of a delicate constitution, but as a man who eats like he’s preparing to… Continue Reading →

Columns, Humor, Lead Story Matt Grigsby, Potluck
60

Have We Met?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Matt Grigsby

I have a confession to make:  I probably don’t know who you are. Not “you”, all the strangers I’ve never met, but “you”, all the people I already know and have met multiple times.  It’s not that I’m bad with… Continue Reading →

Columns, Lead Story Face Blindness, Matt Grigsby, Prosopagnosia
48

The Year That Was

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Matt Grigsby

2017 was by far the worst year of my life. At the end of 2017, I felt completely exhausted, drained both emotionally and spiritually. Over those twelve months, my friend Sandy ended her life (I still feel guilty that I… Continue Reading →

Lead Story, Opinion 2017, 2018, Carr Fire, Matt Grigsby
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Redding Shows Some Love

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Matt Grigsby
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Shasta Strong

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Matt Grigsby
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Above Benton Airpark

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Matt Grigsby
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  • Comment on 4 herbs that will flourish for even novice North State gardeners by Doni Chamberlain
    In reply to Flounders. Good to know about parsley. And I am impressed (jealous) about your tarragon returning after winter. You're correct about it doing best in partial shade. It's delicate. (I can't remember where I bought the Mexican tarragon, but it's STURDY and loves full sun.)
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    In reply to Shelly Shively. Glad you liked the story. And you're right that Gary and Rocio are inspirational. I am looking forward to visiting the Lavender Harvest, and can't wait to plant some lavender at my place.
  • Comment on 7th Annual Lavender Harvest: Giving back to the community, sharing a love of flowers, farming, family and fun by Shelly Shively
    Love, love LOVE this article Doni! Especially right on the heels of your recent feature of this couples iris farm neighbors. Such an inspiration and example of two people following their instincts, living their best lives and generously sharing what they've learned with others. After reading about the lavender farm, I'm inspired to grow my […]
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