On her Facebook page, Cindy writes: "Things my husband wants for Christmas: A whiskey making kit and a humidor. Apparently, the closer you get to 50 the more you embrace your vices."
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.