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In an earlier column, I said I remembered the Christmas tree better than the “loot.” True story.  However, I DO remember two gifts, both...

When I think of Christmas, the young peoples’ adjective comes to mind: “Sweet!” thanks to my mother, the ace baker/candymaker. She worked...

Have you heard the expression, “Unlucky in love?” That would be me, my ancestors, and my children. We have a history of “issues” with our...

During my early years at my hometown elementary school, James Whitcomb Riley, the first order of business was learning to read. Our...

I have fond memories of a season that causes us all so much work and worry as adults, but ironically, they center more on the tree and...

Every year as Christmas approaches, my daughter and I bake Pumpkin Bread. Lots and lots of Pumpkin Bread. The whole thing began sometime...

Call me crazy, but I’m one of those codgers who likes to look at old photos. It brings a smile to my face and triggers many of these...