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A Celebration of Life Dec. 22, 2017
People often lament that in our celebration of Christmas, we tend to lose sight of its true meaning.... Read More
From Tent to Glory Dec. 22, 2017
In the beginning was a garden. And in that garden were two people and their God. God had created the... Read More
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Carol Dec. 21, 2017
Need some Xmas cheer? Start singing! What's That Big Lump Under the Tree? (to the tune of "I'll Be... Read More
Holiday Spending Worries? Dec. 20, 2017
Dear Readers, Feeling generous but worried about overspending? The holidays can do that to you. But ... Read More
Year of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Dec. 20, 2017
If ever there were a year for the scrawny Christmas tree, this is it! Even though we are almost a we... Read More
My Christmas Wish List for Social Security Dec. 20, 2017
Dear Santa, I've been a good kid this year. Well, I've occasionally been naughty. For example, I was... Read More
Here's to Healthy Holiday Hostess Gifts Dec. 15, 2017
What if your indoor holiday tree, instead of the scent of inedible pine, had the aroma of delicious ... Read More
That Christmas Cheer Dec. 09, 2017
One of my favorite lines in the film "Love Actually" comes when Emma Thompson's character's children... Read More
Christmas Gift Ideas Dec. 06, 2017
Do you have a small fishbowl sitting around the house with a poor, dejected goldfish or betta swimmi... Read More
Why December Twenty-Fifth? Dec. 01, 2017
With the return of the Christmas season, I like to remind people that so much of what we learn about... Read More
Thanksgiving Amid the Patter Of Reindeer Hooves Nov. 21, 2017
What? Your Christmas tree hasn't been up for a week yet? Surely your home is ablaze with red and gre... Read More
Oh, You Shouldn't Have! Nov. 02, 2017
November means December is around the corner, and December means it's time to buy presents. But not ... Read More
Why You Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now Aug. 30, 2017
It's hot; you're sweaty and longing for some relief from the heat. Kinda makes you think about coole... Read More
Who's the One With the Bad Manners? Mar. 27, 2017
Dear Annie: We have six children, all of whom are married and have children. All 33 of us get togeth... Read More
Friend's Gifts Are Duds Jan. 29, 2017
Dear Annie: Christmas has just passed, and once again, I find myself hurt and insulted by my best fr... Read More
Boycotts Are a Form of Speech Jan. 19, 2017
Liberals have organized a campaign to boycott Simon & Schuster over its planned publication of a boo... Read More
Merry Christmas: Right-Wingers, the Red Pope and Jesus Dec. 28, 2016
Aah, 'tis the season for family, friends, eggnog, chipmunks singing Christmas carols — and all... Read More
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus Dec. 26, 2016
Ever since the centuries-old story of a gift-giving old elf was immortalized in the 1822 poem "'Twas... Read More
Away for the Holidays Dec. 25, 2016
Dear Annie: Earlier this year, I moved to the East Coast for my first job out of college. My parents... Read More
That Wasn't the Deal Dec. 24, 2016
Dear Annie: This is not an earthshaking problem, but it concerns me. I am a childless widow and cele... Read More
