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Gifts Globetrotters Really Want From Santa Dec. 14, 2025
By Nicola Bridges How many times have you read a travel gift guide only to find the same old neck pi... Read More
How To Keep the Peace When He Won't Hold His Tongue Dec. 11, 2025
Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents' house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I'm walkin... Read More
How Europe Stole Christmas and Promoted Snow Dec. 11, 2025
The Grinch didn't steal Christmas. Europe did. Filched it, packed it up and moved it north, where it... Read More
The Smell of Maple and Light in the Darkness Dec. 05, 2025
"You're a columnist," the wing-tipped, gray-haired inner voice bellows. "Write about politics. Write... Read More
The Grove That Shows Why Holly Trees Still Captivate Us Dec. 05, 2025
Like the song says, it's time for mistletoe and holly. The holly tree has been a winter favorite thr... Read More
Facing Christmas With an Aching Heart Nov. 29, 2025
Dear Annie: Though I'm young, I often feel as if I'm living the life of someone much older. This pas... Read More
Holiday Dazzle: Resorts Delight With Christmas Lights and Entertainment Oct. 12, 2025
By Candyce H. Stapen What's better than seeing a brilliant light display for the Christmas holidays?... Read More
With Americans Busy With Christmas Season, Few Noticed the Election Interference Lawsuit by President Trump vs. Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer. Here's Why This Is the Biggest News Story of the Year! Dec. 29, 2024
Trump just announced a lawsuit for "consumer fraud and election interference" versus the Des Moines ... Read More
In the Pocket Dec. 27, 2024
Yeah. It was a hell of a Christmas. Elon Musk was in the manger, nursing greedily at Mary's exhauste... Read More
A Light in the Darkness Dec. 27, 2024
The week before Christmas in 2006, on the same day I lost my job, doctors gave my wife six months to... Read More
Taking Christmas Seriously Dec. 26, 2024
We all know that God works in mysterious ways. Last weekend, two friends and I were deeply moved whe... Read More
Daddy's Philosophy Dec. 25, 2024
This holiday season got me to thinking about America's spirit of giving, and I don't mean this overd... Read More
Give or Take? Dec. 25, 2024
'Tis the season for giving. For me, that mostly means supporting charities. One organization I dona... Read More
Happy Holidays to All Dec. 24, 2024
Dear Readers: Wishing you and all a very happy holiday season. Please enjoy the following poem. "A V... Read More
Why Science Can't Disprove the Virgin Birth Dec. 24, 2024
It's easy to lose sight of this among lights, carols and presents, but Christmas actually celebrates... Read More
Christmas Goodwill Is Also Good Politics Dec. 23, 2024
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year — especially in an election year. After 11 mo... Read More
Before You Bring Home a Holiday Pet Dec. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: As an animal lover, I hope you'll consider sharing this important message. To anyone thi... Read More
The Holiday Magic in Imperfection Dec. 22, 2024
It didn't ring a bell when he rolled down his window, but it did jingle with a light thump as I ease... Read More
A Santa by Any Other Name Dec. 20, 2024
What I've got is an "LED Santa Blow Mold With Warm White Light & Light Skin." He stands a little ove... Read More
Christmas Together Dec. 18, 2024
During the Christmas season when I was a boy, my mother used to take my brothers and sisters and me ... Read More
