End of the World Regrets Survey
If the Mayans are correct, the end of the world will come Friday. We joke about that, but what if the world really did come to an end on Friday? What regrets would you have?
If the Mayans are correct, the end of the world will come Friday. We joke about that, but what if the world really did come to an end on Friday? What regrets would you have?
Sharee Norfleet, Superintendent of the Pettis County R-V School District, sent a letter to parents regarding the safety of the students Monday afternoon (Dec. 17). The exact text from that letter is as follows:
Schools around the area our taking precautionary measures to ensure student safety after the school shooting in Connecticut. What steps would you like to see schools take?
Christmas traditions come in all shapes and sizes. Some are practiced by many while others are unique to specific families. One of the most time honored of these is the opening of gifts.
My friends will sometimes ask what I want for Christmas. I always have a hard time answering them. The material things I would like to have are items that I cannot afford. Since all of my friends are in a similar socioeconomic position as myself, I get uncomfortable talking about presents. There are a few things I know I don't want though.
As you watch the advertisements and do your shopping, I'm sure you've seen gifts ideas that made you think, "Please don't buy me that." Tell us which gifts they were.
We are less than 20 days away from Christmas, and the retail industry is still abuzz over much improved sales over 2011. This week I visited several stores to get my Christmas shopping started. All of the store employees I talked to all said business was staying brisk this year. It got me to thinking; when you go holiday shopping, what city do you like to go shopping in?
On Saturday, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed his girlfriend and then himself. Now his team wants to recognize him, but what is the right way to do it? Is there one?
Every year, we are bombarded with Christmas music. It is everywhere and takes many forms. Music in elevators, in stores, on television and yes, on the radio.
Which Christmas songs annoy you the most? Tell us in our survey!