CONTENTS COMFORT & JOY 2017 Light the Night
Trucks, trees, trains n' stars
Divine Recipes
From local chefs
It's All Good
Interview with Santa
Comfort's Carol Book
Sing with friends! And enemies.
Do you believe in miracles? Local faith leaders tell all
2017's ultimate toy list This kid knows. He's a kid.
Christmas & New Years
Eat all the things, then polar bear
A Child Knows
The true meaning of Christmas
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ON THE COVER The Wildwood Star, created by volunteers on the hill above Wildwood.
May your days be busy, and bright Have you ever heard the expression, "If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it"? The idea is, people who are busy tend to be capable and involved, and will surely execute whatever task you have for them on deadline, and with some style. This issue of Comfort & Joy features some of Powell River's busiest people. Many of the region's largest light displays are built by people with fulltime jobs and their own businesses, including Ryder Spick's Christmas Truck and the Wildwood Star. Local chefs, who sent us recipes, keep every pan on a flame over the holidays. And of course, December is faith leaders' season in the spotlight, with multiple events both sacred and secular. Often, I hear myself complaining about being busy around Christmas (in fact, I just overheard a gaggle on moms in the mall bemoaning their Decembers, too). On top of the usual pressure of work deadlines, I'm buying gifts, sending cards, entertaining, hosting out-of-town family, preparing my kids for Carols by Candlelight, their school performances, church pageants and much more. I'm not really complaining, of course. The swirl of the season is its own kind of joy - a reminder that, in mid-life, if you're lucky enough to be healthy, you really can take on quite a lot. Plus, family and community depend on you. So embrace this season's chaos, and when you see other busy people doing all the things, be sure to give them a high-five and a Merry Christmas.
PIETA WOOLLEY, editor | pieta@prliving.ca We welcome feedback from our readers. Email your comments to isabelle@prliving.ca, or mail to Powell River Living, 7053E Glacier Street, Powell River, BC V8A 5J7. Tel 604.485.0003 No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. Š 2017 Southcott Communications. We reserve the right to refuse any submission or advertisement. Complete issues are available online at www.prliving.ca
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