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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: The Christmas truce
Only through a poet’s verse do we understand what happened the first Christmas night. John Milton’s poem, “The Hymn,” paints a picture of what must have been. “… No war, or battle's sound, was heard the world around;¿...Tags: Vietnam, John Milton, Christmas, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Holidays
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The Valley Line: Ringing it in with a Dickens Dinner
Santa, that man who wears a red suit and carries a bag chock-full of toys, is getting ready for his yearly mad dash around the world in just two days. My grandchildren are very excited. They wrote their letters to him weeks ago and are hoping that they...Tags: Concerts, Christmas Music (genre), Grammy Awards, Arts and Culture, Human Interest
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Piece of Mind: Hard questions, disappointing answers
What reading material is on your bedside table this December week? I’d like to be able to recommend a recent release that came into my hands the other day, but it’s a real snooze. The 80-page report issued by the United States Government...Tags: Forests, Government, National Government, Natural Resources, Southern California Edison Company
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Senior Living Q & A: Making Christmas special for mom
Q. I’m concerned about how to involve my mom in the holiday festivities without overwhelming her. Do you have any suggestions? Try to include her in some holiday preparations. Give her something to do that is within her abilities and that will make...Tags: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Holidays
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Rescuing Charlie
Two weeks have lapsed since Charlie Kamar was whisked away to undergo sensitivity training in Madison, Wisc. Remember? Charlie was greeting his customers with a hearty “Merry Christmas!” Someone was offended and complained to the political...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Landforms, Caves and Caverns, Holidays, Landforms
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The Valley Line: Dancing their way home for Christmas
I hope you had memorable holiday celebrations. I certainly did, as we celebrated with my sister, Nubby (don’t ask — the explanation is too long), at her home in San Clemente. It was a stunning day, with the islands of Catalina and San Clemente...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Thomas Jefferson, Hospitals and Clinics, Christmas
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Businesses get the gift of sales
The gift of strong sales came to La Cañada Flintridge’s business community this holiday season, as several local businesses reported sales that matched or exceeded last year’s.
While lines testified to customers from across the Southland...Tags: Homes, Sport Chalet Incorporated, Business, Christmas, Holidays
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Schools usher in fall holiday season
The landscape at Paradise Canyon Elementary school was transformed Friday into a Halloween bonanza, with parents stocking up on autumn pumpkins and children experimenting with face and hair paint.
The 20th annual harvest festival, one of several major...Tags: Halloween, Elementary Schools, Jay Leno, Schools, Holidays
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Halloween Haunt will take place Saturday
La Cañada Elementary School’s 24th annual Halloween Haunt fundraiser will take place this Saturday. This year’s Halloween-themed carnival and silent auction will take place on the school playground from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will find...Tags: Halloween, Elementary Schools, Jay Leno, Schools, Mardi Gras
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The Valley Line: Halloween, and an Asian evening
The little ghosts and goblins will be out and about this coming Monday eve, so make sure your candy bowl is full.
Montrose Shopping Park will be having its annual party for the kids. The “Halloween Spooktacular” begins in the village at 5 p....Tags: Japan, Arts and Culture, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Entertainment Events
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From the Back Pew: Christmas activities abound locally
If you've watched Classic Arts Showcase (locally, it airs on KCET late nights) for any length of time, you've probably caught its mission statement, which tells viewers that it is the program's hope that by providing video clips of the arts, it "may tempt...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Christianity, Christmas Music (genre), Philippines, Los Angeles
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In Theory: Dealing with the holiday hustle
The busiest weeks of the year are approaching, as people hustle and bustle to get ready for the holiday season. Then there is Lobsang Tenzin Negi, a former Buddhist monk who presides over a Buddhist monastery in Atlanta. He teaches a form of meditation...Tags: Health, New York, Government, Religious Texts, National Government
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