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 [...]
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 at those people [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
