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A merry Christmas
December 22, 2012 I love Christmas, and I love the days surrounding it. I love all the holiday meals and yummy treats. I love parties, and I love quiet family tim. more »» 
What’s That Beep?
December 16, 2012 Because we live in a new world, there’s a very good chance that one day you will come across an unusual sound you can’t identify. more »» 
O, Tannenbaum
December 16, 2012 We have our German ancestors to thank for the tradition of the Christmas tree. The tree has long been the star of Christmas decorations in the hom. more »» 
What A Difference A Month Makes
December 16, 2012 Isn’t it ironic that elections happen in November and the holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah occur in December? Was the scheduling of November as election month coincidental? Isn’t it nice that a... more »» 
Editor's Note
December 15, 2012 The pressure is on now. Like some of you, I’m sure, I haven’t started Christmas shopping, and I’m running out of time. more »» 
Holiday halt
December 15, 2012 NEW YORK — One of the interesting facts about our neck of the woods — to me, anyway — is the way the Christmas season tends to begin well before Thanksgiving, then slams to a halt around 10 days... more »» 
Smart Holiday Spending
December 9, 2012 The holiday season can be a money pit, if you let it. Things can get out of hand quickly, especially when the spirit of seasonal goodwill strikes. more »» 
What’s In A Song?
December 9, 2012 Christmas music has to be one of my favorite things. There are wonderful melodies as well as beautiful words. My husband and I often argued about the role of melody and lyrics. more »» 
A Christmas Moment
December 9, 2012 It’s so easy to criticize Christmas. But the real Christmas—the one that lives in our hearts—is made up of moments worth remembering. more »» 
Caller ID ... Moving Up On My List Of Friends
December 9, 2012 People who know me and my personality know that I’m a determined (some might call it stubborn) perso. more »» 
Books to add to Christmas lists
December 8, 2012 I always enjoy getting books to review, and last month I received two, just in time to add to your Christmas list. more »» 
Christmas fantasies
December 8, 2012 For exactly 120 years, the Christmas season has been made magical for a great many fortunate people of all ages by the great Christmas ballet of Piotyr Tchaikovsky, ‘‘Nutcracker. more »» 
Editor's Note
December 8, 2012 I’m not sure how many people do anymore, but I like sending and receiving Christmas cards. A couple of cards were waiting for me on my desk Monday morning, and they made my da. more »» 
Understanding Cultural Diversity; Dealing With Mental Illness
December 7, 2012 By Jose Melendez Hispanic Outreach Manager Liz Wigren Former Hispanic Outreach Assistant, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region After working closely with the U.S. more »» 
Life’s Mysteries: The Sock Basket
December 2, 2012 If there is one iconic symbol of my devoted years to motherhood, it is certainly the sock basket. more »» 
The Year Behind, The Year To Come
December 2, 2012 We’ve weathered quite a few storms these last few months, faithful readers — a hurricane, an election, the first snowfall and both a Black Thursday and Black Friday. more »»
Reflections On Advent
December 2, 2012 My own family never observed Advent except as it related to church. Our church family held the four Sundays prior to Christmas in highest esteem. more »» 
And So It Has Begun
December 2, 2012 A few weeks ago, I spoke of fears as to what might happen if results of the state Education Department’s new demands and requirements continue to pile more on the shoulders of educators presently... more »» 
Season of riches
December 1, 2012 The holiday season is a great time for the arts, and as usual, Jamestown will have many rich opportunities for people to celebrate the joy of the season and to experience the deeper emotions which... more »» 
Editor's Note
December 1, 2012 Moving isn’t fun. I learned that many cardboard boxes and full back seats ago. There was the move when my parents got divorced. Then there was another one after tha. more »» |
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