HOLIDAYS GOOD TIME FOR SHARING STORIES.Byline: Alejandro Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander. Alejandro is also the name of these places:
So here we are, well into the holidays with Thanksgiving Thanksgiving annual U.S. holiday celebrating harvest and yearly blessings; originated with Pilgrims (1621). [Am. Culture: EB, IX: 922] See : America Thanksgiving national holiday with luxurious dinner as chief ritual. [Am. Pop. behind us and Christmas Christmas [Christ's Mass], in the Christian calendar, feast of the nativity of Jesus, celebrated in Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches on Dec. 25. In liturgical importance it ranks after Easter, Pentecost, and Epiphany (Jan. 6). just upon us and already valleynews.com users have made great contributions in sharing everything from holiday recipes to traditions, stories and events. This is definitely a reason to celebrate. People were asking for a place to voice their concerns, opinions ... maybe even a place to become a star like Pam Vetter apparently has become. She deserves it. This edition, Vetter is celebrating her 100th story posted to valleynews.com. Read what she has to say about it on the cover. People recognize her when she's out and about -- it figures. She spends enough time reaching out to people, conducting interviews, taking pictures ... suffice suf·fice v. suf·ficed, suf·fic·ing, suf·fic·es v.intr. 1. To meet present needs or requirements; be sufficient: These rations will suffice until next week. to say the woman is passionate about telling people's stories. Vetter is one of those people who really has learned about the Web site's potential -- and power. But back to the holidays. Although the amount of holiday-related content we have received from the Northwest Valley is impressive, it would be fabulous if everyone in the community shared more events and stories. Residents in this area are the experts and know what's going on Verb 1. know what's going on - be well-informed be on the ball, be with it, know the score, know what's what know - know how to do or perform something; "She knows how to knit"; "Does your husband know how to cook?" better than anyone. Stories are still going untold, events are still going unnoticed and we must all help with this. How? It's up to everyone of us to set some time aside and tell a story. If you know about that really bright student in your neighborhood or the hardworking individual at some local market ... let it be known! Post it to valleynews.com and see it in the the print edition on Thursday. You'll be glad you did. |
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