Editor's Notebook
Christmas Wishes from Patch!
As 2012 is wrapping up, it's nice to take the time to relax with family, be thankful and eat lots of food.
I don't know about you, but I'm glad Christmas is here. All great Christmas movies, holiday coffee specials, quirky decorations and gift exchanges aside, Christmas is a time I realize just where I am and how things have changed since the Christmas before. As a Christian, this holiday means a lot more to me than presents or even great food. As I've gotten older, I've thought increasingly more about how much I have to be thankful for and how I can express my gratitude. Giving comes in many different sizes and packages. It may mean finding that handy present for someone who really needs it, or bestowing a funny gift to someone who has more than enough. But I've also learned that giving my time, where I may not always feel I have something to …