Columnists - The Durango Herald

New retiree has advice for others

Dear Abby: I retired a year ago from a stressful job because I couldn’t take what it was doing to my health. Despite a divorce after a 35-year marriage 10 years ago, I had recovered fina...

DATE: Nov 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Reggae musician Nick Hagglof blazing his own trail

Local musician Nick Hagglof is creating a new style of reggae music. And while he’s at it, he’s starting a new record label that is releasing numerous singles along with his forthcoming EP, ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What sugar cravings are telling you

As we approach the winter months and the holiday seasons, sugar tends to be omnipresent and more and more of a “struggle” for people I work with. When I ask sugar-craving folks wh...

DATE: Nov 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Woman can’t stand husband’s negativity

Dear Abby: I am a 39-year-old woman who has been in a relationship for five years and married for two. Abby, I am consumed with regret for marrying this man. He’s loyal and has a good jo...

DATE: Nov 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Hole in ballot envelope not for prying eyes

Dear Action Line: Why is there a hole in the center of my ballot envelope? Are people looking through it to see how I voted? Is there something nefarious at work? – My ballot, all mine. ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

It’s important to embrace each stage of your life

Recently, my granddaughter asked me to write a letter for her “Pieces of My Heart” scrapbook for her freshman theology class. In the letter, I included why she was important to me, her stren...

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Keeping down the dog drama

By Marcy Eckhardt Rude dogs behind fences cause many of us cross the street or change directions completely. Having a dog lunge and bark behind a fence is unsettling and can cause...

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Man disinclined to meet half-sisters

Dear Abby: My father, who has been gone for 40 years, had many good qualities, and he provided well for our family. I loved him and treasure many of the memories I have of my time with h...

DATE: Oct 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man unsure of future with fiancee

Dear Abby: My fiancee and I are in our early 50s. We dated for two years and have been engaged for three months. She’s a wonderful lady, and I can’t imagine life without her. ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

P.J. Moon ready to drop new album

The plan was to put out a four-song EP. However, time away from the stage allowed for more time to write, and that forthcoming EP from local rock band P.J. Moon and The Swappers turned into ...

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Fashion choices cause embarrassment

Dear Abby: Our 19-year-old daughter is wonderful in many ways. She’s smart, attends a university on academic scholarships and earns excellent grades. The problem is the way she dresses. ...

DATE: Oct 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Frogger played at 12th and Camino

Dear Action Line: I have almost been run over multiple times at the pedestrian crosswalk on Camino del Rio near River City Hall/Backcountry Experience. Someone is going to die if people cont...

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line