"What do you want for Christmas?"
(asked at Presto Espresso, Totem Lake, on 11-29-96; published in the EJ on 12-01-96)

Joel Donohue, Drywall contractor, Maltby


"Other than a million dollars... I think I probably want Christmas spirit -- to not lose sight of the things that are positive in this world. Things are too negative, and gifts are easy... It seems like for the last few years, people have kind of lost that feeling of things to actually be thankful for."

Garth Watkins, Barista, Kirkland


"I hadn't really thought about that. I guess a couple of bucks to spend, and to spend time with the family and take the 'commercial' out of Christmas."

Kaeli Kreider, Human resource manager, Kirkland


"We're trying to buy a house right now that needs to be refinished so I guess I want the financing to go through... and even better -- I want our condo to sell so we can buy our house!"

Steve Meredith, School counselor, Woodinville


"I want family happiness. I think it's hard raising families these days and it's important to keep that as a focus."

Dan Woolley, Auto refinish technician, Duvall


"Gee, I don't know... Some extra time off and some good power tools to finish my remodeling job because they're expensive! And I am into photography, so I would like some photo equipment, too."

Sue Holve, Store manager, Snohomish


"There really isn't anything I want for Christmas -- I have everything I need... Just to have my kids home."

© 1996 by the Bellevue, WA-based Eastside Journal (née Journal American) newspaper.

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