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Traditions, traditions, traditions

I hope you and your family enjoyed a warm, loving and peace filled Christmas. And now as we look to a brand new year on ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, December 25, 2023 5:16 pm

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O Holy Night is a family favorite

I wanted to share my family’s most precious and beloved Christmas carol with you. I grew up hearing Andy Williams singing this song on his NBC television show ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, December 18, 2023 4:00 pm

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The lessons of love from a fruit cake

One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is the gift of a homemade fruit cake from Milton’s cousin, Emma Gerald.  Emma makes the ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, December 11, 2023 4:14 pm

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The Christmas gift that keeps on giving

The Christmas season brings back so many memories. The memories of my elders sitting around talking and sharing events and times of their lives has ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, December 4, 2023 4:29 pm

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Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone was nice?

I want to give a very special thank you to Margaret (Meg) Howdy, Director of the Washington Harbor District Alliance, the City of Washington, the ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 27, 2023 4:46 pm

Columns

It’s a family affair

As I write this column, preparing it for Wednesday’s paper, I have no idea of how Washington’s race for mayor and city council members will turn out. ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, November 6, 2023 4:47 pm

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Staying out for the homeless

As the month of November ushers in a host of holidays to come, it also brings to mind thoughts of being with family, preparing for ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 30, 2023 4:33 pm

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October memories: from candy apples to college

Oh, the October memories. It all started with thinking about a candy apple. Mrs. Carrie Blount made the best candy apples in Washington. I think ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 23, 2023 2:35 pm

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Searching for a home grown success story connection

This is a repost but it is relevant, as I am in Charleston, S.C. looking for connections to a Washington story. Will Smith starred in a 1993 ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 16, 2023 4:46 pm

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Shine, Washington, shine

You could almost hear the smiles on people’s faces Saturday in downtown Washington.  There was so much joy, goodwill and such a warm and welcoming spirit ... Read more

by Leesa Jones, Monday, October 9, 2023 4:34 pm

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