Alice

I read a story today about a topless coffee shop in Maine that was burned to the ground Wednesday. Authorities said it was obvious that this was arson. I had read other stories before about people that were very unhappy about this particular establishment’s existence.
Reading this story reminded me of a discussion that we have [...]

As the weather gets nicer I notice more and more scooters and motorcycles out (including mine). I also notice that there are several parking spaces taken up by these vehicles.
I propose smaller parking spaces, placed close to destinations, to reward people who are driving smaller “greener” vehicles. This would also free-up spaces for cars, as [...]

I drive a scooter, weather permitting, and I love it. I’m looking to purchase my first motorcycle this summer, and I always wear my helmet.
Do I wear it because I think I should? Yes. Do I think people should have to wear them… no. I wear my helmet because I want to watch my kids [...]

I’ve been trying to think of a subject for a new article, and then it hit me, or it nearly did, driving down 17th street.
Is it just me, or has there been a rise in the aggressive driving in Idaho Falls?
I realize that it is spring (or at least it’s trying to be) and when [...]

I’ve just read yet another article about another new artificial sweetener. This new sweetener is called Stevia.
Wow, they are really running out of names…
I, for one, have a negative reaction to any and all artificial sweeteners. They make me feel out of focus and dizzy, and when I eat anything including them they feel slimy [...]

I read a comment a couple of weeks ago that made me stop and think. I believe that the comment was in the opinions page of the Post Register, but I’m not definite on that.
Anyway, the comment was regarding the gay marriage laws. The writer asked how the people wanting to allow gay marriage would [...]