December 2024

Everything published in December 2024.

The Sunny Side·December 14, 2024·33 reads

December: The Sunny Side

•Homesteading tasks become easier with multiple generations sharing workload
•Multigenerational living rising in America with 72% choosing to stay that way
•Elders gain companionship and purpose while younger generations learn valuable skills

Community·December 9, 2024·41 reads

•Ponca Playhouse's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" drew packed crowds its opening weekend with an all-ages cast.
•Director Chad Anderson is performing his fifth production of this beloved script alongside talented local cast members.
•Costume designer Meghann Borum is bringing original Peanuts sketches to life with a fresh yet nostalgic aesthetic.

Food Crush·December 5, 2024·40 reads

•Food connects us across cultures, generations, and the people we love most deeply.
•The author's late husband Rodger was passionate about perfecting dishes for those he cared about.
•Food-centered travel shaped the author's life, including a memorable meal at a world-ranked Mexico City restaurant.

Food Crush·December 4, 2024·28 reads

•Author humorously explores her contradictory spending habits across different categories.
•She splurges on experiences like meals and vacations but pinches pennies on necessities.
•Small charges like shipping and condiments trigger her frugality more than large expenses.

Community·December 3, 2024·49 reads

•Local gaming shop Gamemasters Guild started in 2019 to create a dedicated community space for tabletop gamers.
•Warhammer 40,000 is their most popular game with monthly tournaments averaging around 20 players.
•The shop offers D&D, Star Wars games, trading cards, painting supplies, and now 3D printing services for custom figures.

•Editor reflects on reaching middle age and finding peace in life's predictability
•The passage of time feels surreal as the 2020s decade approaches its midpoint
•Movies' portrayal of 90s-2000s era—complete with CD players and chokers—amuses her

Community·December 2, 2024·38 reads

•Festival of Angels volunteers begin prep work in March for December displays.
•Over 450 light panels create scenes at Lake Ponca Park and Cann Gardens.
•The nonprofit repairs panels year-round and builds some custom displays in-house.

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