Opinion

Dec. 13, 2011 — My, oh my, how time flies when I finally start thinking about Christmas in earnest.

It’s a wonderful time of year, I know, but by the time you read this that festive celebration will only be 12 days away.

Twelve days until Christmas? Where does the time go?

Dec. 13, 2011 — As I scurried around my house last night gathering things for my trip I realized at 40 years old I have never traveled alone.

That’s when it donned on me this is Teresa’s Big Adventure.

I have certainly taken trips in my lifetime. I went to Mexico following my high school graduation with a group of graduates.

Susanville and Lassen County enjoy a justly earned reputation for giving to the less fortunate among us — not just during the holiday season — but throughout the year.

Personally, I can’t walk by a Salvation Army bell ringer and a Red Kettle without donating a dollar or two. I just can’t.

The courage and sacrifice of America’s Greatest Generation — those who grew up during the Great Depression and then fought in the world war that followed the War to End All Wars — found its first expression of incredible heroism during the unprovoked attack at Pearl Harbor.