As Thanksgiving approaches, it may benefit us to take a deep breath and realize that although this past year was at times difficult, we have made it. We have persevered through another year and that is commendable, in and of itself.Our recently passed Veterans Day makes me grateful not only for our ...

This Thursday, our nation will stop and celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a unique holiday that began in the United States and one that is often missed with everyone rushing to the Christmas holiday season. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an a...

Oh how the best laid plans often fail. Or more likely something comes along and messes everything up.Several years ago, I came home one day and Lisa had started pulling the carpet up in the living room. It was no big surprise. The carpet was old and it did look bad. So I helped her. No problem when ...

Dear Editor, From Santa’s Desk: I have noticed that parents buy kids big gifts, such as gaming systems, four-wheelers and other such big items, (which...

I can’t really say I am surprised although at some level the realization is, nevertheless, jarring.New York City has elected an avowed socialist Musli...

The Sears Christmas Wish Book and JC Penney Christmas catalog were once front and center for every kid in America. I was one of those kids. I had lear...