Opinion

Reports have it that New Year’s was first celebrated in ancient Babylon some 4,000 years ago. Historians have determined that the ancient Babylonians celebrated the start of the new year in late March with the arrival of spring. In 153 B.C.

As the countdown to my 30th birthday quickly ticks down, it occurs to me I just might want to start acting like an adult, however difficult this may be for me to accept.

As the countdown to my 30th birthday quickly ticks down, it occurs to me I just might want to start acting like an adult, however difficult this may be for me to accept.

The beginning of a new year sparks within most the hope that maybe we can start again. Now be honest... isn’t that what we all want... a new start... to pull out a new piece of paper.

Another year has come and gone. This past year was quite good to me with a bunch of great experiences and it was all capped off by another holiday season full of family and friends.

Like every year that has come before it, 2012 has brought the good, the bad, the tragic, the controversial, the funny and the “seriously?” Now that Christmas has passed, the week will be filled with year-in-review specials that every media outlet wil

The Christmas gifts and meals are over and for gym goers it’s almost time to start putting your elbows up to make way in what should be a crowded space as the new year is coming quickly.

The traditional story of Christmas as related in the Bible prompts three suggestions as to what we should be willing to give more of during this annual season of giving.

This holiday season has been a lesson in letting go. For the past six months, my teenage daughter has been excitedly preparing for a training camp with her swim team this Christmas.

Christmas is the season for giving. We give presents to our families, our friends and the people who make our communities a better place. We donate to local charities like the food bank to help those who have less than we do.