Opinion

As we get older Christmas seems to become so much more complicated — too much to do, too many demands and too little time. All I want for Christmas is to be a kid again. When I was growing up Christmas seemed so simple.

If he was an adult he would be facing significant jail time, but a young offender facing his third drug trafficking charge will likely get nothing more than probation in Okotoks court this week.

In less than a week it will all be over. The only thing left to do will be to take the different products to recycling. We will all have eaten too much, and spent too much, but give us a year and we will do it all over again.

I have many favourites downtown, but there is one delicious little love affair which started 16 years ago at one unforgettable lunch.

The line dancers will share a Christmas luncheon on Dec. 13. Anyone who has danced with us this year is most welcome to join us and bring your significant other. Dancing, as usual, at 10 a.m. and lunch to follow.

Gauging by the length of time Okotoks council debated its 2013 operating budget Monday it understands it must take a hard look at its spending practices. During its regular meeting on Dec.

I woke up old a few weeks ago. I got up, looked in the mirror and saw a timeworn woman. Overnight, I developed a big brown age spot on my forehead, crepe-papery eyelids and a long, silky blonde moustache.

The most extraordinary things come out of the most mundane circumstances. One Friday afternoon, a long time ago, I was walking toward my bus stop to catch a ride to work.

It will be more economical for Okotoks town council to push for a regional transit commission rather than drive it alone. Okotoks council tabled a decision on the second phase of its regional transit study on Nov.

This is your last chance to get your ticket for Valley Neighbous’ Club Christmas dinner on Dec. 2. Marie has tickets, so give her a call at 403-933-7783. We went to see the Spruce Meadows Christmas lights on Thursday. They are magnificent.