Levity is a must in these really weird times

I have such generous friends. They never forget me at Christmas and even send envelopes stuffed with cash.

Anyone who sends me cash before my annual Christmas column will love my kind remarks.

Please include a personal photo along with your cash gift.

We will be friends forever.

It was last week that I got a return call from Darrin Smedsmo, who owns the motel in question that was supposedly charging $520 per night and was reported in this space last week following a complaint by Badger area resident, Arlyn Monsrud.

Mr. Smedsmo's explanation for the hefty price was solely to discourage others,...