Posts Tagged ‘Christmas
On the way to the trash
This was written by Kathy Winn of Milton-Freewater just before Christmas. I didn’t post it in time for the actual day, but I hope we all still have a “hangover” from being soaked in the spirit of the season.
The Christmas Chair
“Hey, I’ll take that chair for Christmas.”“OK, you can have it.”“Oh, no, I was just [...]
From my Home Place column
Christmas past becomes gift for Christmas present
So I am home this week, trying to adjust to the Davidless holiday. It’s been awful, I won’t lie. At the time my kiddos really need it the most, I am least able to be cheery. Indeed, our “tree” is actually a collection of tiny fake firs from [...]
Shopping for fruitcake, or, no, um,
shopping AND fruitcake, by guest blogger/columnist Glen Dickason
It’s that time of year – everyone celebrates the holidays with their time-honored family traditions.
One of our long-time traditions was shopping early. We used to start in the spring buying the special gifts, or the materials to make them. We laughed out loud [...]
“My New Family”
by Lydia Tupper
I first met Lydia when she was four or five, as I was reporting on part of her family, Vladimir and Katya German.
I’ve rarely seen the little girl since then, but I remain impressed by her composure at such a young age.
Her grandfather Lee, rightly proud, brought me some writing by Lydia, now [...]
They got them a time machine at the Les Schwab store
Lemme ’splain. My friend Ann is a tire Nazi. Actually, so is my friend Beth. Why am I attracted to friends who are fixated on car tires?
Rims and tires have always been the man’s realm in this house. David might have asked me what I thought and we certainly discussed tire budgets, but I left [...]
When beauty goes deeper
Today’s posting was submitted by Heather Rodriguez, a social worker with a local agency. She’s a mom and works full-time outside the home, so I appreciate the time it took her to put this together.
My hope is that we could all chime in with ideas of how to make the most impact with our limited [...]
Monday’s Heart/Darts, with a side of snow
OK it’s Monday and time for Hearts/Darts. This is your chance to comment on what you read here and be thinking about hearts/darts to send in for a Monday theme. Remember, if this lands in your email inbox, you’ll have to open the link by clicking on the blue-lettered title to see any images and [...]
Santa, twins, plus a teensy message to my sisters
First off, I’m so pleased with those who have responded to my plea for Santa photos. For a first attempt, I think this idea is swimming along really well. Of course, I’d like more, so if you haven’t sent something in, now is the time. And I want to remind my little sister I know [...]
St. Nick just loves the Toyes
Here’s Autumn and Michael (sorry, kids, your mom gave me permission to use your last name) Toye just a few years back….
Any other moms wanting to see their darlings right here on this blog, email your pix to sheilahagar@wwub.com.
Santa and little girls
More Santa pictures today! I’m putting in one of my own, and some sent by a wonderful grandmother, Susan. So send these in, folks, to sheilahagar@wwub.com. I’m having huge fun seeing your kiddos with the fellow in red. Check back tomorrow for Santa and little dudes!
Today we have a montage of little Angela, beginning with [...]
