randomness from december.


Director Terry Overfelt, left, applies make-up to transform David Smith, center, into the lead character of Pooh as Brenna Blazis, right, reads over her lines before a dress rehearsal of "The House at Pooh Corner."




Lee Elementary art teacher Ann Mehr, left, writes them name of third grader Ken Cosey, right, on the back of his clay relief sculpture of Mr. Moon. Students at Lee are integrating science curriculum into a school-wide art project about Columbia's First Night mascot "Mr. Moon." Their projects will be on display during the New Year's Eve celebration.



Inn keeper Debbie Strid opens the blinds in the dining room. Guests at The Gathering Place order a custom breakfast each morning.



Trends in perfume scents are for traditional florals: roses, lavender, and gardenia.



Columbia Community Band Assistant Director Paul Copenhaver wamrs up his trumpet backstage before the start of the annual holiday concert at Rock Bridge High School.