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EndNotes archive for Dec. 5, 2012

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 2012


Tiffany, a 20-year-old homeless woman, left, and her boyfriend rest early Thursday morning in their tent in the Dishman Hills Natural Area. Police found several similar camps in the hills this month.
 (Brian Plonka / The Spokesman-Review)

Advent of the unexpected

As Becky wrote earlier this week, Advent is the season of hope, longing, surprise. And answering “yes!” That sneaky God speaks to us through prophets, unsuspecting. Enjoy a favorite read of mine this season…And keep your heart open to the prophets in your midst. (S-R…

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Stars align: Kennedy Center honorees, from left, jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck, actor Robert De Niro, opera singer Grace Bumbry, comic genius Mel Brooks and musician Bruce Springsteen stand at the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. The awards  recognize those  who have defined American culture through the arts as a living memorial to John F. Kennedy.     (Associated Press)

Take notes~Dave Brubeck has died 

A composer, pianist and jazz legend has died. Dave Brubeck died of heart failure and would have celebrated his 92nd birthday Thursday. He left us a remarkable legacy – all that jazz. He played for leaders – President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev - and was…

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Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.