We would do a tour into the elementary schools every year, and then we did another kind of program where read more

We would do a tour into the elementary schools every year, and then we did another kind of program where upper level students were brought into E.J. Thomas for a performance. What the Children's Concert Society did was share the cost with us, so although we were just doing excerpts, we could do it in a full production sense with orchestra and costumes.

But given the initiatives we've committed ourselves to, it's going to be very difficult, even if we get more money read more

But given the initiatives we've committed ourselves to, it's going to be very difficult, even if we get more money than the county initially earmarked. The initial signs show we are getting a positive response. We'll see what the upshot is.

I've never done this before. This is the best feeling in the world.

I've never done this before. This is the best feeling in the world.

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of read more

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping.

We never fall behind the curve. We lead the curve and we spread the gospel to other communities so we read more

We never fall behind the curve. We lead the curve and we spread the gospel to other communities so we can, as a nation, step into the bright light of democracy.

White is a trend unto itself. From very pure, stark white to ecru, you can look at white as an read more

White is a trend unto itself. From very pure, stark white to ecru, you can look at white as an entire color family. White is the neutral of the season against which all other colors are paired.

There will be no talking about money because if she does that's all that's going to be talked about.

There will be no talking about money because if she does that's all that's going to be talked about.

There cannot be two kinds of medicine.

There cannot be two kinds of medicine.

Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip.

Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip.