If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Louis W. Sagan, who provided the winning punchline to last week's Doctor and Bear cartoon: If you think I'm letting you anywhere near me with a scalpel, you can…
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Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Welcome to Hey Mom and Dad—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked parents the week before on Patch Facebook pages from around the area. It's a rite of passage for nearly every child: Begging your parents for that first cat, dog or guinea pig as a holiday present. The debate on our local Facebook pages took many different turns this week, and we want to hear from you too. Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. Katie Herrmann: Please don't surprise kids or other people with puppies as presents. I foster for a rescue and the shelters see an influx of puppies a…
8:55 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
fanny, Your comment is a pain in the fanny. Lighten up. more ›
Geneva's go-to guide on what to see, where to shop and more need-to-know advice for the holiday season.
Every Geneva resident should experience the Holiday House Tour at least once. Here's your chance to get tickets for this year's event.
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas . 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion How many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion . Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from …
8:52 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
Calling the kettle black by saying the one closest to your Church. more ›
By the night ending Christmas, there's no need to roam. Santa's knocked down a cold one and snoring at home.
Shopping local is easier, and the tax dollars stay in your community—my experiences this year have taught me as much!
Last week I realized I had about 90 minutes to shop for 24 people, including travel time. On the way to the Oak Brook mall, I stopped in a local shop, Clever Girl, to make some pre-selected purchases. It's one of those stores where you can buy the stocking, and the stuffers in the same place. The owner knows me by name, as do all of the women who work there. Even though my dog has never spent a red cent in the store, he is always welcome to browse as long as he promises not to chew the merchandise. For his self-control he is awarded an organic dog biscuit. As I lack his self-control I usually walk out biscuit-less and with a small haul of unique merchandise. I have some fun memories of the day I met Matt Damon at that store (although …
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12:03 pm on Friday, December 23, 2011
Here is company information. The woman is an American entrepreneur who created the product as part of a larger line. https://thelanocompany.com/cart.php?m=content&page=4 We can all help of course, by purchasing wisely too. more ›
When I wasn’t paying attention, department store Santas evolved from obviously fake to scarily authentic.
The first time I took my daughter to see Santa Claus she was about 20 months old. She hadn’t yet been diagnosed with autism, but she had been diagnosed as a major fussbudget pain-in-my-hump. I knew that she wouldn’t be able to handle big crowds or long lines, so I set out to find the most abandoned mall with the lousiest selection of off-brand stores and the fewest patrons. I was living in California at the time and was looking for the equivalent of Brementowne Mall, if anyone remembers that gem from Tinley Park circa 1973. (You know, one of those dead malls that are anchored by a Walgreens and a Jo-Ann Fabrics with battery kiosks and sock outlets in between.) That way, if my daughter decided to have an epic meltdown, there would be no …
4:39 pm on Friday, December 23, 2011
It might be OK to pull Santa's beard, but never, ever pull his finger. more ›
Christmas Walk in Geneva is magical. Yes, that sounds corny, but it is "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street" and "Charlie Brown Christmas" all wrapped in one. Here are some images from 2010.
Christmas Walk starts officially at 6 p.m., and it is one of the best downtown Geneva events. Last year, my daughter Tricia and I had a fantastic time. We had dinner together, sampled the chestnuts on the open fire, took photos and video—just enjoyed ourselves so much that I didn't stop long enough to file a story. This year, Andrea Claddis is out and about with a camera and capturing the magic. To get us all in the mood, here are some photos from 2010. Hope your 2011 experience is every bit the joy that mine was a year ago. Merry Christmas, happy holidays to all.
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5:42 pm on Friday, December 2, 2011
If you want a little taste of a Dickensian Christmas, check out tonight's Christmas Walk in downtown Geneva! more ›
Geneva Chamber of Commerce and city of Geneva create magic Dec. 2 and 3.
The holiday elves have been hard at work transforming Geneva’s beautiful streets and buildings into a winter wonderland. Boughs with twinkling lights adorn the street poles, garland and ribbons line the streets, and shop windows are brimming with gift ideas setting the stage for the “Geneva Christmas Walk,” the annual welcome to the holiday season. Christmas Walk Geneva’s Christmas Walk is set for Friday, Dec. 2. This festivity has been a part of Geneva tradition for more than 40 years and is happily presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce with the support of the city of Geneva. Beginning at 6 p.m., this popular event will treat visitors to a very merry weekend full of hometown traditions as well as special treats—from dozens of …
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12:46 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Great video!! I put it on my favorites! He spoke what has been on my mind for a long time now. more ›