The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

As most of you know, I moved here last December from sunny, Los Angeles, just in time to experience what was noted to be the coldest, snowiest winter in 15 years.

I’m not a sentimental person, nor do I spend a lot of time reflecting. I have one speed and one direction, “fast and forward.” However, this year I have made an amazing revelation: There’s more to a holiday than shopping the sales.

Waitsburg is a town that gracefully and respectfully moves from one holiday to another. Celebration Days, Pioneer Fall Festival, Chamber Music Festivals, wine events, along with standard holidays, all are...