For publication on Friday, Dec. 23, readers are invited to submit 200-word essays on the holiday season, whether secular or religious in nature, and to share their reasons for giving special gifts to special people. The gifts can be metaphorical rather than literal. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 16, at noon. Submissions by readers whose Thanksgiving essays were published by The Packet on Nov. 22 will not be considered.
All submissions must be accompanied by name, town of residence, and phone number. (Phone numbers will not be published.) Submissions may be made by e-mail to [email protected], by fax to (609) 924-3842, or by mail to Packet Lifestyle, 300 Witherspoon St., Princeton 08542.
All submissions will be subject to editing. Submission does not guarantee publication.
Turning 60?
Are you turning 60 in 2006? You’re in good company. The first Baby Boomers, born in 1946, are turning 60, and TimeOFF will be doing a special feature celebrating this momentous occasion.
If you or someone you know will be turning 60 in 2006, reporter Susan Van Dongen is interested in hearing from you. Please call (609) 924-3244, ext. 175 or e-mail [email protected].

