The spirit of a gift that lives on By Bill Thompson Christmas 1944 was not necessarily merry for my family or most Americans. Our country was in the midst of World War II. Most immediate concern [...]
December orphans the dove permits growing pains flight whispers this is why you fought — in a wrap of bright cerements weans solstice with a mutter and a kiss bestows sparkle to ruined promises. [...]
Bet you can’t just eat one By Hope Cusick Holiday traditions are enhanced with a variety of cookies, bars and other delights for Christmas. Of course, everyone has a favorite recipe that has been [...]
Sagittarius brings a merry, motley crew By Astrid Stellanova Happy Holidays, Star Children! December births make me think of Forrest Gump’s good ole chocolate-box. Born in December: Crooners [...]
A gothic Christmas story By Nan Graham The Brits have a very different Christmas than ours. First, they say “Happy Chrimbo” for “Merry Christmas.” Then there’s the wearing of paper crowns by all [...]
God talk and divine crepes on Front Street By Dana Sachs At Betsy’s Crepes on Front Street, Vic Frederiksen and I start talking about God. Vic serves as priest of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church [...]
Wishing for the intangible By Jim Dodson Earlier this month, my lovely grown-up daughter living in faraway Chicago phoned to ask what I want for Christmas. “Can’t think of a thing, Honey,” I [...]
One of our smallest local breeding birds By Susan Campbell If you have ever heard the sound of what seems to be a squeaky toy emanating from the treetops here along the coast, you may have had an [...]
An antiques road trip to a Christmas country house By Isabel Zermani • Photographs by Rick Ricozzi A half-hour drive from Glendal Jenkins and Michael Moore’s historic downtown Wilmington home [...]