You’ve got a little extra time this month, and you don’t want to waste it. You want to read something good, the possibilities are endless, and the best place to begin is with these Best Books of 2020 titles… FICTION: “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman starts out kind of weird, as if it consists of
It’s the end of another year. Hard to believe. As hard as this year was, I feel like it still went pretty quickly. I looked back on what I wrote last year, and it made me laugh. Here a small part of it. “Here we are, ringing in 2020 already. Where on earth does the
As we hunker down for winter, your current pair of plush socks or fuzzy slippers may be the worse for wear after one too many days spent inside. No time like the present to invest in a new, or even better, pair of slippers to revive your indoor wardrobe for these upcoming chilly months. Here’s
Early in the morning of January 1, 2020, I poured myself a cup of coffee and stepped out on the back deck to greet the new year, and maybe get a glimpse of our resident deer and turkeys. It was cold and frosty, but I noticed steam rising from our yard — a curiosity that
The following are the Winners of the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! Congratulations to all of our winners and many thanks to all of our entrants! We had almost 400 entries this year! You kiddos wore our elves out with judging!! We’d also like to thank all of the people who offered
It’s not just gift-gifting season; it’s also wrapping paper season! And with more time on my hands than in Christmases past, I’ve been putting a bit more thought and style into present presentation. Instead of buying holiday-themed gift bags in bulk, I’ve decided to put my seasonal craftiness (which is limited) to the test by
Did you know that chopping down the Christmas tree represents the death of Jesus Christ and putting it back up represents the resurrection of Christ? Did you know that the wreaths we hang as a beautiful welcome for friends and family walking into our homes are circles that represent eternity? Those yummy peppermint candy canes
For many leaders, the run-up to the year 2020 provided a rather unique play-on-word metaphor to focus on the topic of vision. Vision is crucial for every organization because it provides a view of the future that is better than the past. Effective leaders know that leading a passionate and successful organization requires a compelling
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? VIRGINIA O’HANLON. 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected
By Clement Clarke Moore Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced
