Yuletide Thoughts
December already? How? This morning the car door was frozen shut and I actually had to put on a jacket when we went out, which is rare for me. Just like that, the festive season is here once again. Like… Continue Reading
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Mistress of the Mix: Yes, Sophia, There Is A Santa Claus
Yes Sophia, there is a Santa Claus, and you know him. You might remember this story, because I told it years8 ago. But that was in the early days of A News Cafe, and only a few people ever got to read… Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Project for Kids No. 2: Forced Bulbs for Future Flowers
Meanwhile, back at Noni Doni’s little sweatshop workshop, we bring you the second in a series of holiday gift projects: Forced bulbs that will grow into beautiful spring flowers inside your home. This is probably one of the easiest and… Continue Reading
The Kindest Present in the Midst of Holiday Madness: Grant Loved Ones the Gift of Opting Out
As I compare and contrast me now and me way back then, I barely recognize my former self during the holidays, especially in my 20s, 30s and 40s. Back then, I started playing holiday music and decorating the day after… Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Project for Kids No. 1: Turn Plastic Reptiles into Beautiful Jewelry
OK, I may have overstated it with the”beautiful jewelry” headline. But it’s no exaggeration when I say that this project is a lot of fun, and not just for kids. I think the outcome is pretty awesome, too. But somehow, having… Continue Reading
Doni’s Random Thoughts: From Auction Results to Shopping Peeves
• The final tally of the money donated for ANC’s Carr Fire Scholarship fund is $5,310. I am blown away by the generosity of every donation, both large and small, from bottles of Butter Creek wine contributed by Don and… Continue Reading
A Mixed-Bag Thanksgiving 2018 – When the Going Gets Tough, Survivors Show Up
Monday I thought I’d be smart and beat the Thanksgiving shoppers by getting my Thanksgiving supplies early. Apparently, hundreds of other people had the same idea. It was a crush of humanity, clamoring for all the fixings for their Thanksgiving… Continue Reading
The Auction Was a Huge Success! Read Here for the Winning Bids
First, my most heartfelt apology. I am so sorry for making the auction cut-off at midnight, which meant that many of you stayed up way past your bedtimes (including me). What was I thinking? Next year, we’ll end it at… Continue Reading
ANC’s Online Auction is Open: Bid Early and Bid Often
I’ve participated as an adult in many fundraisers that involved a variety of auctions; live, silent, and even Dutch. But an online auction is a different creature, as I learned the hard way in March when my overwhelming guilt over… Continue Reading
Robert’s Reviews: Bohemian Rhapsody
Hello, Clever People! Welcome to my review for the new film, Bohemian Rhapsody. This film follows the story of the lead singer of the band “Queen”, Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), and how he went from an awkward Pakistani man to… Continue Reading
