Archives in Category: Special Events

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Oscar

Posted on February 22, 2005

I just learned that the Oscars are being telecast this coming Sunday, and it makes me wonder where I’ve been these past few weeks. I don’t even know who is nominated.

In years past, I’ve followed the movie critics as

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2005

Some people consider Valentine’s Day another of those Hallmark® cards holidays, the kind designed primarily to promote the sale of greeting cards, flowers, and chocolates. While I have a long list of “holidays” that fit that criterion, Valentine’s Day is

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Super Bowl Survival

Posted on January 24, 2005

It’s official. The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots are going to the 2005 Super Bowl, scheduled for broadcast two weeks from today. This means the countdown to the most over-hyped sporting event of the year begins immediately. As

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Comfort Food

Posted on January 20, 2005

In Washington, George W. Bush takes the oath of office for the second time today. There will be the swearing in, the parade, and the parties. Our senators and representatives will be there. So will the justices of the Supreme

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Happy Birthday, Hugh

Posted on January 5, 2005

Tomorrow is Hugh Thompson’s birthday; and while I’m not even sure how old he will be or what he plans to do to celebrate, he has been on my mind today. No particular reason, except perhaps that among my friends

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Massage

Posted on January 3, 2005

This afternoon I had a massage for the first time in a couple years. And, after only a few minutes under the masseuse’s skilled hands, I wondered why I waited so long between appointments.

I’ve been a devotee of massage

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Christmas, 2004

Posted on January 2, 2005

It’s time to take down all the Christmas decorations, the tree, and the lights and squirrel them away for another year. We’re not ones to leave things up long into the new year, so this morning Earl and I dragged

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Disappearance Act

Posted on December 22, 2004

This column will return on January 1, 2005. In the meantime, Anne hopes you have a wonderful holiday, regardless of which religious traditions are celebrated in your home.

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Grand Finale, Redux

Posted on December 9, 2004

The party Earl’s friends, Don and Sue, throw each year is a study in logistics, space, and attendees. Even though I gave it ten minutes yesterday, I didn’t even scratch the surface. So all you party planners out there, listen

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Grand Finale

Posted on December 8, 2004

Earl’s friends, Sue and Don, throw what I call the Grand Finale of Holiday Parties each year. They’ve been at it a long time and have it down to a science.

First the computer-generated invitation arrives before Thanksgiving, announcing the date

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