Category Archives: Love

Looking for a new Christmas flick? Try this surprisingly sentimental Netflix romcom

Posted on March 17, 2022 by CharliesTrail

It’s too early to consider Hernán Jiménez’s 2021 romcom “Love Hard” a Christmas classic, but it’s certainly one I would recommend this holiday season. Written by Danny Mackey and Rebecca Ewing, this silly, delightful film has stayed with me, and … Continue reading →

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Moving In

Posted on June 5, 2021 by CharliesTrail

She got off her bike and looked in the direction of the U-Haul. When we locked eyes everything escaped me, the past a distant memory. The moment I saw her I stopped caring about it all.  Stepping off her bike, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve at the South Side Tavern

Posted on December 19, 2020 by CharliesTrail

Torrin finished his second Evan Williams and Coke and signaled Seth for another as he and a few other evening bar dwellers took in Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” from the jukebox. “This song makes me think of shopping,” Seth said, … Continue reading →

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Falling Out

Posted on August 17, 2020 by CharliesTrail

“I wonder how we look to other people,” Penny said. “Do you think we look happy?” She took a sip of her Guinness and stared blankly into the mirror behind the bar. under a poster for “The Commitments,” a movie … Continue reading →

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Senior reporter grateful to be considered family

Posted on June 13, 2020 by CharliesTrail

“You’re family, Charlie.” That was Lynn Toller’s reaction when I told her I was leaving the News-Argus to take a position with the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce. She gave me her sad puppy face. Those of you who know her … Continue reading →

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Paying tribute to Grandpa, the most grateful man I’ve known

Posted on April 21, 2020 by CharliesTrail

On Saturday, April 18, my grandfather Marshall Cheek Kidd passed away. He had just turned 97, and, for the first time, was really starting to feel his age. The life of the party was slowing down, both physically and mentally. … Continue reading →

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There’s no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to proposing

Posted on March 18, 2020 by CharliesTrail

Are you thinking about popping the question? If so, how do you know you’re ready to make the move? Do you create the mood or wait for the moment to present itself? Do you involve others or keep it private? … Continue reading →

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Set Free By Love

Posted on April 5, 2019 by CharliesTrail

“Where there is love, there is joy.” – Mother Teresa Kari wore her light blue sundress – the one she wore the first night we went to dinner. We went to The Mint, a restaurant I’d go to regularly – only … Continue reading →

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Catalina Island

Posted on June 19, 2018 by CharliesTrail

“Dwayne Johnson has it covered, babe.” Half asleep, unsure of what was going on, that’s all I could muster. The alarm continued to sound, and Kari wasn’t comforted. “What? Seriously, Charlie, I think something’s up.” I opened my eyes a … Continue reading →

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The Challenge

Posted on June 22, 2017 by CharliesTrail

Sometimes there are more than bargains in the Walmart clearance carts. For Trevor Golden, there was a challenge, right there in front of him; one he wanted to share. As he looked in the $5 DVD clearance cart, he saw … Continue reading →

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