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November 29, 2011
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Homes for the holidays
As people begin decking out their homes for the holidays, they'll have the opportunity to glean ideas from four elaborately decorated residences in the Camas area.
As people begin decking out their homes for the holidays, they'll have the opportunity to glean ideas from four elaborately decorated residences in the Camas area.
Classic home in Formal Federal style: This home was custom designed by Stephen and Kerry Richards. The home and grounds reflect the couples' interests and houses a collection of art and antiques that have been added during 46 years of marriage.
Although it's not quite Thanksgiving, at local tree farms, the Christmas spirit is in full swing.
Washougal River Christmas Trees
Some people look forward to making Thanksgiving dinner like others enjoy watching the Superbowl. For days they plan menus and spend hours in the kitchen, preparing the big meal. But for the more kitchen phobic or time strapped, sometimes having dinner out can be a huge burden taken off their shoulders.
It's that time of year again. November typically kicks off a flurry of holidays bazaars, where those looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts are sure to find them. During the next month, several bazaars are coming to churches, schools and civic centers. Eager shoppers will have the chance to support the local economy, buy handcrafted items and avoid big box stores.
"I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference."
People have been known to do some unusual things in preparation for a high school reunion. Crazy diets, plastic surgery, and showing up in new sports cars are just a few. But David Blair, 47, took it a step further. Or more like several miles. As in, about 2,581 of them. Blair, a health and fitness teacher at Skyridge Middle School, rode from Everett, Wash., to Washington, D.C. in a "big reunion ride," to celebrate his 30th high school reunion. "I'd never been to one and thought it would be a fun way to show up," he said. "Oddly enough, the reunion organizers ended up having it in October so I missed it, But I still did the ride."
Leaves crunching under your feet. The cool, crisp smell in the air. Shorter days with the promise of cold nights.
Every recovering drug, alcohol or food addict has hit a "rock bottom." It is the place where they finally decide enough is enough, and it is time to take control of their lives.