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The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Regifting Nov. 18, 2021
The act of regifting — passing on as new a gift someone else gave you — is controversial... Read More
4 Things We Really Want for Christmas Nov. 15, 2021
Do you remember the TV show "Supermarket Sweep"? Contestants had several minutes to fill grocery car... Read More
Why We Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now Oct. 25, 2021
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More
Christmas Is Canceled; Instead, Choose One of These Holidays Sep. 25, 2021
With the hot dogs and white pants of Labor Day a speck in the distance last week, news outlets infor... Read More
Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts Sep. 16, 2021
Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano and chives in my gar... Read More
August 29, 2021 Aug. 29, 2021
Dear Annie: My sister-in-law, "Ilene," works for the airlines and gets to fly for free. Consequently... Read More
A Year in the Dark City Mar. 17, 2021
What did you miss the most? The pandemic descended on Washington on March 15, 2020, giving new meani... Read More
Yuletide Usurper Mar. 12, 2021
Dear Annie: My sisters and I always took turns having the family Christmas at our respective houses.... Read More
From Giving to Grinch Feb. 13, 2021
Dear Annie: I have a good one for you, Annie. This past Christmas, I assembled Italian-dinner care p... Read More
The Year in Review Jan. 01, 2021
During the long years of my employment as a newspaper reporter, I wrote the "Year in Review" story m... Read More
A Christmas Message for President Trump: You Must Win Now. You Can't Win in 2024 Dec. 28, 2020
I have the most important Christmas message ever for President Donald Trump. I'm one of the few who ... Read More
Presents and Presence Under the Taurus Moon Dec. 25, 2020
For most of human history, shelter and food was iffy, especially in dropped temperatures. If you hav... Read More
Find Joy This Season Dec. 25, 2020
Dear Readers: Although this holiday season has looked very different for us due to not being able to... Read More
Action and Faith Dec. 25, 2020
On Christmas Day in 1776, Gen. George Washington led 2,400 troops across the Delaware River. The wea... Read More
Christmas in America Dec. 24, 2020
What if Christmas is a core belief in a personal God who lived among us and many times offered a fre... Read More
How America Shaped Christmas, and How Christmas Shapes America Dec. 24, 2020
With its gaudy displays, rampant excess, celebratory spirit and high price tag, Christmas is a thoro... Read More
Merry Christmas Dec. 24, 2020
To all of my Christian friends and family members, I wish you a day of joy as you celebrate the birt... Read More
More Mindful Celebrations Dec. 22, 2020
Dear Readers: The letter from No More Balloons caused quite a reaction, with many of you offering su... Read More
December 22, 2020 Dec. 22, 2020
Dear Annie: Please help us with an upcoming dilemma. Our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren all ... Read More
'Activity' Christmas Gifts Dec. 21, 2020
DR. WALLACE: Our family has decided as a group to not buy anything for one another for Christmas thi... Read More
