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The Glorious Impossible Dec. 24, 2015
Nine years ago this past week my wife was given six months to live. On the same day that we received... Read More
A Humble Mourner Gives Hope to All This Christmas Dec. 24, 2015
In a day and time when everyone is so important, when even the dumbest politician or silliest realit... Read More
Merry Christmas: Right-Wingers, the Red Pope and Jesus Dec. 23, 2015
Aah, 'tis the season for family, friends, eggnog, chipmunks singing Christmas carols — and all... Read More
Leaving After Santa's Visit Dec. 22, 2015
Dear Annie: Please help us with an upcoming dilemma. Our son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren all ... Read More
A Business Owner's Letter to Santa Claus Dec. 22, 2015
Dear Santa: Well, another year has gone by. My business is surviving, by a thread, but I'm still fac... Read More
The Triumph of Christmas Dec. 22, 2015
Baylor University's Rodney Stark, a social science professor celebrated for his acute understanding ... Read More
What I Believe At Christmas Dec. 21, 2015
It seems odd in today's America, but back when I was a kid, I knew plenty of people who practiced th... Read More
Recycled Wrapping Paper Dec. 19, 2015
I'm sick. Look, I don't believe in histrionic exaggerations or falsely causing alarm — especia... Read More
'Twas the Week Before Christmas Dec. 18, 2015
'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through this place, Not a creature was stirring, politicia... Read More
A Rare Christmas Full Moon Dec. 17, 2015
Week of Dec. 20-26, 2015 If you're connected at all to the Internet you've likely seen the reports o... Read More
A Calvin Coolidge Christmas in Washington Dec. 11, 2015
Our little town of Washington is missing Christmas cheer this year. The Capitol dome and the Mall gr... Read More
Which Astronomy Books Are Best? Dec. 10, 2015
Week of Dec. 13-19, 2015 One of the most frequent questions I hear around this holiday gift-giving ... Read More
The Worst Toys of 2015 Dec. 10, 2015
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to buy toys. This year, some are moving faster than other... Read More
Stars' Christmas Memories Range From Funny to Poignant Dec. 08, 2015
What do Christmas memories say about a person? We asked some of the stars to share their memorable C... Read More
Struggling With Holiday Gifts? Give What You (And I) Love Dec. 08, 2015
Every December at gift-giving time I chew the mistletoe and wonder: Should I give dear ones somethin... Read More
Holiday Excitement Causes Child Problems Dec. 06, 2015
Q: I have a six-year-old son who becomes too overexcited in the weeks leading to up to his birthday,... Read More
Make Christmas Festive Without Breaking the Bank Dec. 02, 2015
As much as I love Christmas, I must confess that there are some things about the holiday season I dr... Read More
Christmas Gifts Dec. 01, 2015
People who want to buy Christmas gifts, without having to confront the crowds at the local shopping ... Read More
Mad as Hell and Not Gonna Take It Anymore! Nov. 24, 2015
Dear Annie: I have been married for 50 years and don't think I can stand one more day. The man I am ... Read More
A Vacation in the Swiss Colony Oct. 19, 2015
Some years ago, some magazine writer who wears slim-fit shirts coined the phrase "staycation," to ei... Read More
