Turkey day is over and now we can think about the next holiday as if we haven't been barraged by it for at least a month.

Holiday time starts one to thinking about the many traditions that come with the holidays and our friends and families. I have been known to share some of those family traditions with you, my readers, and if you will indulge me, I will continue to do so.

When the big rigs drove into Riverside carrying all the trappings for the filming of the TV show "Fargo," it brought with them stories that you won't see on the screen.

It used to be common that schools took the day off for Veterans Day. That's not so much the case anymore, however, as teachers and administrators want to make sure students realize and acknowledge the sacrifices veterans have made.