Now Here’s a Tip – December 29, 2020

#Middlebury Apply lemon juice to the cut surface of an apple to prevent browning. For stubborn dry patches on hands, like knuckles and around fingernails, try rubbing in a bit of Chapstick. ... Continue Reading →

Cracker Jack logo has changed over the years

#Middlebury #Antiques Companies that have been in business for a long time often have updated and changed the logo or slogan used in advertising. Collectors can usually identify the ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of December 28, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Handle a potentially awkward situation by warming up your confidence reserves and letting it radiate freely. Also, expect an old ... Continue Reading →

Proper technique is key to accurate BP reading

#Middlebury #Health #BloodPressure DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always read that when you are having your blood pressure taken, your arm should be elevated above your heart. When mine is ... Continue Reading →

At ease: Sarge and the coffee shop vets

#Middlebury #Veterans There wasn’t a single veteran on the sidewalk outside the coffee shop. I was saddened by this, believing they couldn’t continue their morning meetings ... Continue Reading →

Let’s do the best we can

#Middlebury #Seniors A show of hands, please. Is anybody else getting worn out by the current state of our lives? Is there anything we can do about it? All I wanted was a package of ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – December 24, 2020

#Middlebury Q: I recently watched the finale of “Supernatural.” They really did a great job with the way they ended it. Now that the series is over, I know Jared Padalecki is going ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – December 24, 2020

#Middlebury #Movies #DVD #Video One outstanding benefit of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic is an increased interest in cooking – in particular, baking. My inner fat girl – and my ... Continue Reading →

Know your stress-busting foods

#Middlebury #Stress A few years ago, Dr. Mehmet Oz asked me to create a recipe containing foods that help to naturally reduce stress and to do a cooking demo on “The Dr. Oz Show.” ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – December 23, 2020

#Middlebury On Jan. 7, 1789, Congress sets today as the date by which states are required to choose electors for the country’s first-ever presidential election. A month later, ... Continue Reading →