Traveling the tracks
By CAROLINE DOHACK of the Tribune’s staff
Scenic, convenient train journeys are attracting riders who are tired of stressful flights and drives.

The holiday countdown tour
By CAROLINE DOHACK of the Tribune’s staff
Enjoy some of these holiday offerings from around the state.

EXCLAMATION POINTS
Different perspectives, better experiences
By CAROLINE DOHACK
This time of year, I find myself waking up in a cold sweat, panicking about upcoming events. It’s almost time to get ready to visit my mom’s farm in the Bootheel.

VENTURE BOUND
D.C. natural history museum keeps kids, adults busy
By WAYNE ANDERSON
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mr. Soil and his keeper were lost on the elevator with me and didn’t know on which floor to get off to reach "Dig It? The Secrets of Soil," a special exhibit just opening at the National Museum of Natural History.

ROYAL HOTEL

Lovely in lace
By CAROLINE DOHACK of the Tribune’s staff
With ultra-feminine fashions so prevalent lately, it might come as no surprise that lace is popping up everywhere. But you don’t have to look like one of your grandmother’s doilies to rock the needlework. With a range of patterns, colors and modes, there are countless ways to work a little webbing into your wardrobe.

LOVE IT OR HATE IT?

DID YOU KNOW? YELLOW IS TOPS

Q&A: BEAUTY SALON TIPPING

SHOW YOUR STRIPES

MAC BY MONET

Unmotivated? Change your goals
By CAROLINE DOHACK of the Tribune’s staff
It’s not always easy to get the exercise you need. You’re busy and you feel fine, so like many good intentions, that trip the gym gets put off. Again.

Take a deep breath
McClatchy Newspapers
A clear mind and full lungs can ease stress.

Eating for a better planet
McClatchy Newspapers
New strategies to improve personal and planetary health were major themes of the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Chicago.

A PERSONAL TOUCH

Candles that sparkle
The Associated Press
Hanukkah candles have become more elaborate in recent years, coming in all kinds of new patterns and designs.

HOW TO: ADD SCENT TO YOUR TREE

FLAIR FOR YOUR DESK

HOLIDAY SHOPPING: GIFT CARDS

HOW TO: START A GIFT EXCHANGE

FERTILE MIND
Anticipation: A gardener’s best friend
By JAN WIESE-FALES
Commenting on the 1973 pennant race, New York Mets Coach and Missouri native Yogi Berra famously said, "It ain’t over till it’s over."

Traveling the tracks

Scenic, convenient train journeys are attracting riders who are tired of stressful flights and drives. Read the Article

SNAPSHOTS
By IRENE HASKINS
While in the Florida Keys over Thanksgiving, Danielle Bickford celebrated her 10th birthday Nov. 20 with an old friend, a dolphin named Twister, who turned 12 the same day.

PULSESHOTS: FACES IN COLUMBIA'S CROWD

Marshall-Jay
A June 13, 2009, wedding at the couple’s home in Hallsville is planned by Marianne Marshall and Kenneth Jay.

Orr-Cobb
A May 24, 2009, wedding in Columbia is planned by Rachael Cobb and Brandon Orr.

Palmer-McHone
A Jan. 24, 2009, wedding at Firestone Baars Chapel in Columbia is planned by Christina Palmer and Jason McHone.

Staab-Riefesel
A Jan. 3, 2009, wedding in Columbia is planned by Nicole Riefesel and Andrew Staab.

Hoog-Kunce
Jaime Hoog and Lt. Lucas Kunce were married May 25, 2008, in Jefferson City. The Rev. Shariya Molegoda performed the double-ring ceremony for the daughter of Karen Hoog of Blue Springs and Frank Hoog of Grain Valley and the son of Jeff and Faye Kunce of Jefferson City.

Anderson-Black
Samantha Black and Nicholas Anderson were married Sept. 22, 2008, at Key Park in Sand Key, Fla. The Rev. Wendy Hauver performed the double-ring ceremony for the daughter of Kimberly Black and Mark Harrell of Jacksonville, Fla., and the son of Nancy Fedorchak and Andy Anderson of Columbia.

Lloyd and Judy Cunningham
Lloyd and Judy Cunningham of Hallsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Red Top Christian Church in Hallsville.

Mary and Don Dugan
Don and Mary Dugan of Columbia celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in October.

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