Lifestyle Stories from December 9, 2025 (Change date)
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Finding God in the classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’Dec 09, 2025 9:49 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" and how it contains subtle references and metaphors related to Christian faith and values.
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Can condo association charge for copies of documents?Dec 09, 2025 4:48 pm - I recently requested copies of our condominium association’s monthly financial statement. My request was initially denied, then they said I’d have to pay $10 for the two-page document.
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Houseplants don’t need as much water in winterDec 09, 2025 12:20 pm - I keep plants in my office window through the winter and appreciate having them while outside, the garden is dormant.
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A pared-back White House Christmas — with a Trump Lego portraitDec 09, 2025 11:40 am - If the call across the land is for a more maximalist Christmas, first lady Melania Trump did not heed it. In her first holiday back in charge of White House decor, she presented a straightforward, even understated — at least by White House standards — look on a tour that has been halved in size.
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland’s ‘Cars’ rideDec 09, 2025 6:42 am - For a Disneyland enthusiast who marked his 15,000th spin Monday on an auto-racing attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars,” it’s not about winning. It’s about the ride.
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Buyers demand new roof from sellersDec 09, 2025 6:15 am - Before we sold our house, I repaired a roof leak. The home inspector did not find any problems with the roof. But after the buyers moved in, two roof leaks occurred. Now they want us to pay for a new roof.
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This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your holiday tableDec 09, 2025 5:29 am - This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. It’s a great addition to a holiday table, a cheery little side dish, or a center of the plate offering for the vegetarians in the house.
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These stuffed shells make a festive crowd-pleaser that’s low on effortDec 09, 2025 5:25 am - These pasta shells stuffed with spinach and cheese offer familiar saucy, comfort-food appeal in a healthier way. The ricotta filling packs double the usual amount of spinach, and there’s just enough cheese to make the shells creamy and rich while keeping them light and fresh.
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How to talk about wine like a normal personDec 09, 2025 5:22 am - It’s entirely possible to talk about wine in straightforward, everyday language that’s easy to follow. In other words, technical fluency isn’t a prerequisite for appreciating what’s in your glass. By focusing on concepts such as weight, budget, broad flavor categories and even vibe, everyone can find wines they’ll love.
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German bakers bring Christmas specialty to life with rich tradition (no margarine allowed)Dec 09, 2025 5:10 am - Bakers in the eastern German city of Dresden have been making stollen for Christmas for hundreds of years. The traditional pastry, made only for the Advent season, combines buttery yeast dough with golden raisins, candied lemon and orange peel and almonds. Strict rules govern its production, including a ban on margarine and artificial additives.
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