November 24, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Our somewhat fundamentalist Sabbath-keeping church didn’t condone Christmas for various theological reasons, so Thanksgiving was our designated time to eat, drink and be merry. Preparing, sharing and enjoying special once-a-year dishes was the gift that we gave each other (or, more accurately, the… Read story
November 18, 2021, 6:03am Clark County Life
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November 17, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
When I was in first or second grade, my mother subscribed to a children’s book-a-month club, so every month for several years I got a new book in the mail. When I was about 10, I received “Cranberry Thanksgiving,” about a girl and her grandmother who live next to a… Read story
November 14, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
Local arts and craft studios offer a rainbow of gift-making workshops that also let you give yourself the present of a fun holiday activity. Options include glass fusing, painting, pottery, wooden sign-making and mixed media collage. If you aren’t jazzed about the joys of DIY gifts, the studios offer gift… Read story
November 11, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
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November 10, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
This year I’ve been testing the limits of my culinary know-how (hint: it’s fair to middling) with memorable recipes from my childhood, aided by my mother’s old recipe box. There are several dishes that I’d still like to attempt, but before easing into familiar territory, I wanted to set some… Read story
November 5, 2021, 6:04am Clark County Life
The Grammy-nominated female Irish vocalist group Celtic Woman will perform at ilani’s Cowlitz Ballroom at 8 p.m. May 19. Read story
November 4, 2021, 6:30am Clark County Life
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November 4, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Life
The Washougal Studio Artist Tour in May lured droves of art enthusiasts, eager for in-person studio visits where they could meet artists and see work in progress. The tour proved to be an ideal way to find one-of-a-kind gifts. Read story
November 3, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
As I gaze out the window at our rain-drenched back yard, full of neglected fall gardening chores, I decide that I need some interior projects to give me a sense of accomplishment. I’m referring, of course, to baking, which during the rainy season becomes Southwest Washington’s most popular indoor sport.… Read story