Couch Theater – February 29, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Movies “The Color Purple” (PG-13) – Almost 40 years after Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones collaborated to bring Alice Walker’s 1982 novel to life, ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – February 29, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Q: Is it true that Sam Waterston is leaving “Law & Order”? Who is going to replace him? – K.J. A: “Law & Order” was resurrected in February ... Continue Reading →

Canned salmon is affordable and delicious

#MiddleburyCT #RedLentilDal Here’s a stellar pantry staple I don’t write about often enough, so let’s dive into some canned salmon. There’s no doubt that salmon ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – February 28, 2024

#MiddleburyCT On March 11, 2021, England’s Prince William made a public statement declaring that the British royal family was not a racist one. The announcement came on the heels ... Continue Reading →

Cat walking – beneficial or not?

#MiddleburyCT #CatWalking#TugOfWar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a neighbor who puts both of her cats on leashes and walks them through the neighborhood each day. Shouldn’t ... Continue Reading →

High troponin levels follow bout of food poisoning

#MiddleburyCT #HighTroponinLevels #Shingles #ChickenPox DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – February 27, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Soak your metal tools in Coca-Cola when they get gummed up. It does a great job of loosening the gunk, and after a few hours in a Coke bath, you can almost just brush ... Continue Reading →

Bicycle playing cards date to 1885

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #BicyclePlayingCards #CharlesSchulz Bicycle Playing Cards may be the most recognizable brand by the United States Playing Card Co. The brand has been around ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of February 26, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Stop being the wool-gathering Lamb and start turning that dream project into a reality. You have the ideas, drive and charisma ... Continue Reading →

Play the piano for brain health

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Piano #BrainHealth I’ve been reading in too many places about taking steps to hold off memory and cognitive impairment, so I’ve paid attention to ... Continue Reading →