BEPPLE – Thank you to those who help get us home to family at Christmas
“Every mile is two in winter.” – George Herbert, 17th century poet. HERBERT MIGHT HAVE lived 400 years ago, but he might well have been speaking about travel for [Continue]
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EDITORIAL – Ordering online for Christmas, and waiting, and waiting…
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. ‘TIS THE SEASON for shopping and mine is all done. Let me clarify — my shopping is finished but the job isn’t. I did most of my [Continue]
EDITORIAL – The guilt factor of those $2 donations at the checkout counter
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. AT THE CHECKOUT COUNTER the other day, I was asked if I wanted to give a couple of dollars for a charity. I said no, but felt obliged to add [Continue]
KNOX- 25 years later, I’m ready to forgive Martha for ruining Christmas
FOR THE RECORD, I no longer want Martha Stewart to die. Sure, I might have daydreamed about her catching a mild case of COVID, one that would – and here’s irony! – [Continue]
ROTHENBURGER – Annual Black Friday frenzy just isn’t what it used to be
I WENT IN SEARCH of Black Friday yesterday. Couldn’t find it anywhere. There were lots of signs, just no people. Some announced simply, “Black Friday Sale Now On,” [Continue]
LETTERS – Thank you to the Armchair Mayor and his Christmas sweater
How refreshing to have a celebrity express the real meaning of Christmas. I speak of the sweater you wore while giving your commentary on the Armchair Mayor. Thank you for [Continue]
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