Volunteers make it all possible The Journal gives a big thumbs up to the volunteers who make the Community Friends Thanksgiving possible. This year approximately 125 volunteers help prepare, serve, and clean up after the community dinner. This is an amazing feat or organizing made possible by ...
Dear Heloise: I appreciate the dialogue in your published hints. It is so helpful to expand our knowledge. Regarding parchment paper, there is compostable parchment paper available now. So, I use this compostable product and add it to my composting bin. Silicone mats for cookie sheets are still ...
Dear Annie: I was a high school teacher in an urban area and just retired after a grueling 37-year career under very difficult circumstances. I’ve been married for 30-plus years and am the father of two daughters who are now in their late 20s. I’ve been a good father, husband and provider ...
This week we had the yearly chance to fill up on turkey, potatoes, dressing, cooked vegetables, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and at least one or two other favorites. It was Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, a day when everyone is encouraged to gather with family or friends for a huge dinner. The ...
Last Sunday, I met daughter Anna in Minneapolis where we attended Les Misérables at the Orpheum Theater. This is about my tenth time seeing Les Misérables. It is somewhere between a guilty pleasure and an addiction. I’ve always liked musicals, in person and on stage. Film is not at all ...
Dear Heloise: Why is it that no one sends thank-you notes or cards anymore? I taught my daughters to always write a note of appreciation to let people know you received their gift and, if possible, how you planned to use it or something nice about the gift. Unfortunately, my daughters never ...