Ex Libris: War and Peace

To be frank, I did not wake up one morning with a burning…
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From the Editor: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

With parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and tales of the glories of…
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Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

While the words are contained in one of those “unforgettable” Christmas tunes by…
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The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer

I am willing to debate on many topics. Should you put up a…
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A Sage Choice

“Sage properly prepared will retard that rapid progress of decay that treads upon…
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Me and Santa go way back. I’ve met him many times. Not just…
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Made in Cola Town: Marion Smith

Marion Smith was 5 years old when the Berlin Wall fell. Thirty years…
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Yuletides of Yesteryear

If the spirit of Christmas embraces things such as love of family, togetherness,…
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The Power of the Plant

With holidays on the horizon, Columbia homes will be adorned with traditional plants…
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Springdale Hall

Christmas is packed with glorious traditions. Who doesn’t remember the first time they…
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Elf on the Shelf

Dear Readers, Much has been said and written about me and my fellow…
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A Sense of Spice

For most children, the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are filled with the…
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