Couch Theater – September 17, 2020

#Middlebury #DVD #Video #Movie Grandparents don’t get enough credit. Ideally, grandchildren come along at a time when a person is financially established and with enough leisure ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – September 17, 2020

#Middlebury Q: “The X-Files” is my favorite show of all time. I realize it’s better to leave it alone and not revive it because it might not be the same quality as the original, ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – September 16, 2020 – 55,166 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On Wednesday, September 16, Connecticut state officials said on Tuesday, September 15, at 8:30 p.m. there were 55,166 COVID-19 cases in the state. ... Continue Reading →

Use up end of season green tomatoes

#Middlebury #GreenTomatoes Every year, my small vegetable garden produces far more tomatoes than I can possibly use. As the season wanes, an abundance of green tomatoes forlornly hang ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – September 16, 2020

#Middlebury On Oct. 4, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln observes a balloon demonstration near Washington, D.C. Both Confederate and Union armies experimented with using balloons to ... Continue Reading →

Treating a scratch under a dog’s fur

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I took my Springer Spaniel, Rog, for a walk in the woods this morning. When we got back, I noticed he was trying to lick a spot behind his ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – September 15, 2020 – 55,031 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus Tuesday, September 15, Connecticut state officials said on Monday, September 14, at 8:30 p.m. there were 55,031 COVID-19 cases in the state. This is ... Continue Reading →

Use crayon bits to make ‘stained glass window’

#Middlebury When life feels overscheduled, I try to remind myself to stop and take a breath. When I do, it’s the trips I’ve taken and recollections of places I’ve ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – September 15, 2020

#Middlebury Cooking a recipe with garlic and onions to start? Invite me to dinner! But first, remember to let the onions cook to nearly translucent before adding the garlic, which ... Continue Reading →

Ivory pie crimper made in 1800s

#Middlebury #Antiques Old tools can be hard to identify because many are no longer used. A carved ivory leg with a little wheel at the top looks like it might be a toy or a drawing ... Continue Reading →