A proposal to celebrate Christmas with the first big snowfall, including a tree, dinner, and lights.

Reflecting on work-life balance, leisure activities, and the value of time.

Explore Mexican holiday traditions and consider adopting them for a unique festive season experience.

The local theater company performs a murder mystery play during a blackout, improvising sound and light effects.

Focusing on less harmful debates post-election, like cats vs dogs, wine preferences, and books vs movies.

Speculating on the mysterious absence of bears in Downieville, and offering some hypothetical explanations.

The changing seasons in Downieville, personal rituals, and looking forward to winter.

Local resident suggests innovative ideas to boost tourism in Downieville, amid declining foot traffic.

The meaning behind “Pretend It’s a Forest”: a reminder to respect and adapt to life in Downieville’s natural surroundings.

A first-time visitor to Reno reflects on the allure of casinos and suggests alternative, community-focused ways to spend money.

A non-biking local shares predictions and experiences of Downieville’s biking festival.

With summer comes a surge of new faces, packed parking lots, and bikes everywhere.

I’m often labeled as judgmental, which I believe comes from my standards, observation, and honesty—the very essence of this column.

“The grass is always greener on the other side” is a common saying that stands the test of time, remaining particularly relevant now that we have a wider window into people’s lives through social media—which I personally try to avoid as much as I can.

Once you move into the mountains—yes, full-time—you start missing some of the conveniences you once had, like Japanese food, reliable Wi-Fi, and the ability to get anything delivered.