Opinion

New Year’s Prayers Give us the kindness to hear with compassion, To offer support, loving comfort, and care. Give us the courage to do what is needed, The wisdom to choose what is right and most fair.

ON THIS ‘N THAT ‘Twas The Day After Christmas by Buyer S. Remorse ‘Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurting—even the mouse.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas By Helen Monnette I thought of an old-fashioned Christmas When the world was aglitter with snow. When stars, in their blankets of velvet, Their silvery beams rain below.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the classic TV show “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This holiday delight debuted in 1965 and has been aired on TV during the holiday season every year since.

Would You Rather? * Would you rather build a snowman or decorate a Christmas tree? * Would you rather have hot cocoa with marshmallows or a candy cane? * Would you rather get one big present or lots of small presents? * Would you rather go sledding or have a snowball fight?

Dear Virgi: Enclosed is a check for $50.00 made out to the Stockton Sentinel to cover the loss of a “local subscriber” that did not like your promotion of Trump/ Vance. Keep up the good work.

It’s Thanksgiving! Count your blessings! Count your blessings instead of your crosses. Count your gains instead of your losses.

This and That * My favorite color in the whole world is different shades of blue, but for the past couple of weeks I am 100% loving the color red! * And to those who said they would move out of the United States if President-elect Donald Trump won, I can help pack your bags.

Hello, Bob, I have missed the Stockton paper. Since Arlene passed away, I haven’t wanted to read any paper, but I am getting used to living alone.

Trent turning nine is pretty fine! Turning nine is going to be fine With cookies, presents, and candy. Throw in a football, some cards, and a game And the day will sure be a dandy! More new adventures With family and friends.