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Holiday halt
December 15, 2012 NEW YORK — One of the interesting facts about our neck of the woods — to me, anyway — is the way the Christmas season tends to begin well before Thanksgiving, then slams to a halt around 10 days... more »» 
Smart Holiday Spending
December 9, 2012 The holiday season can be a money pit, if you let it. Things can get out of hand quickly, especially when the spirit of seasonal goodwill strikes. more »» 
What’s In A Song?
December 9, 2012 Christmas music has to be one of my favorite things. There are wonderful melodies as well as beautiful words. My husband and I often argued about the role of melody and lyrics. more »» 
A Christmas Moment
December 9, 2012 It’s so easy to criticize Christmas. But the real Christmas—the one that lives in our hearts—is made up of moments worth remembering. more »» 
Caller ID ... Moving Up On My List Of Friends
December 9, 2012 People who know me and my personality know that I’m a determined (some might call it stubborn) perso. more »» 
Books to add to Christmas lists
December 8, 2012 I always enjoy getting books to review, and last month I received two, just in time to add to your Christmas list. more »» 
Christmas fantasies
December 8, 2012 For exactly 120 years, the Christmas season has been made magical for a great many fortunate people of all ages by the great Christmas ballet of Piotyr Tchaikovsky, ‘‘Nutcracker. more »» 
Editor's Note
December 8, 2012 I’m not sure how many people do anymore, but I like sending and receiving Christmas cards. A couple of cards were waiting for me on my desk Monday morning, and they made my da. more »» 
Understanding Cultural Diversity; Dealing With Mental Illness
December 7, 2012 By Jose Melendez Hispanic Outreach Manager Liz Wigren Former Hispanic Outreach Assistant, Family Service of the Chautauqua Region After working closely with the U.S. more »» 
Life’s Mysteries: The Sock Basket
December 2, 2012 If there is one iconic symbol of my devoted years to motherhood, it is certainly the sock basket. more »» 
The Year Behind, The Year To Come
December 2, 2012 We’ve weathered quite a few storms these last few months, faithful readers — a hurricane, an election, the first snowfall and both a Black Thursday and Black Friday. more »»
Reflections On Advent
December 2, 2012 My own family never observed Advent except as it related to church. Our church family held the four Sundays prior to Christmas in highest esteem. more »» 
And So It Has Begun
December 2, 2012 A few weeks ago, I spoke of fears as to what might happen if results of the state Education Department’s new demands and requirements continue to pile more on the shoulders of educators presently... more »» 
Season of riches
December 1, 2012 The holiday season is a great time for the arts, and as usual, Jamestown will have many rich opportunities for people to celebrate the joy of the season and to experience the deeper emotions which... more »» 
Editor's Note
December 1, 2012 Moving isn’t fun. I learned that many cardboard boxes and full back seats ago. There was the move when my parents got divorced. Then there was another one after tha. more »» 
How To Prevent An Injury While Shoveling Snow
November 30, 2012 Q: A few years ago I slipped on the ice and injured my back. I know I have to keep the porch steps cleared of snow and ice, but I am afraid I will hurt my back shoveling the snow. more »» 
The Things We Do For Love
November 25, 2012 There are times when we need to take stock of ourselves and look at things that might be some of our strengths to build on and things that might be some of our weaknesses to work on in our lives. more »» 
The Leaf-Making Factory
November 25, 2012 I am moving a monstrous pile of leaves to the street to join the other monstrous pile that is already there, and I have reason to be embarrassed. more »» 
People Who Influenced My Life
November 25, 2012 Yesterday as I looked around my house I began to think about the people who have been part of my life. There are many tangible reminders of them so I think of them often. more »» 
Courageous and curious
November 24, 2012 I said that this column would be all about cats, but I should have said it would be about one special cat, a cat who, in spite of a horrible injury, recovered to be a demo cat for animal first aid. more »» |
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