columnists

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Ask the holiday expert

It’s time to answer all the Christmas-related questions that have been e-mailed to me from imaginary readers. I’ve been diligently working on this column for a long time now, going ...

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Argentine malbecs good choice for holiday

Heading off to that Christmas get-together with nothing in your hands? Tsk, tsk. There’s no reason to go empty-handed, even if the wallet did take a beating this season. There are ...

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My gift to Santa may help his bottom line

If Santa Claus is looking for a little economic stimulus amongst all of his other packages, I’ve got an idea that could add significantly to his bottom line. I believe in Santa and, as a ...

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Broncos in control of their own destiny in playoff picture

Reality Check: The Denver Broncos are not going to win the Super Bowl. You know that and I know that. Still, a playoff berth would stand out quite nicely on Josh McDaniels’ resume in ...

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Bob Dylan’s ‘Christmas in the Heart’ tops the ‘interesting’ list

Many of you have been in Triple Play Records looking for some “different” Christmas music. For some reason, you think we should have it. Well, I like traditional Christmas songs ...

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Streets named for settlers

Griffith has cancer surgery LOS ANGELES — A representative for Melanie Griffith says the actress has had surgery to remove early stages of skin cancer from her face. Spokeswoman Robin ...

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Gingerbread creations a big hit with Palisade holiday celebrants

As I write this, I still have visions dancing in my head of whimsical and artistic gingerbread houses, a carrousel, village, church, gingerbread men ice fishing, trucks, radio station, ...

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If the kid is laughing, it must be an ice day

The morning starts at 2:17 a.m., when your baby’s loud shrieks fill the cold house. “This is going to be a good day,” you mutter as you get up and help your wife attempt to ...

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Partnership leads quilt fans around Gee’s Bend

Those acclaimed black quilters of Gee’s Bend, Ala., are making news once again. The women became famous in 2002, when an exhibition of their bold geometric quilts premiered at the Museum ...

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Psst… Wanna know the secret(s) to beating the Colts? Read on

Whatever happens in Grand Junction stays in Grand Junction. I am now going to reveal to you the secrets to beating the Indianapolis Colts, by my figuring, three secrets. And whatever you do, ...

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