Christmas tradition gets a modern twist
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It seems like I was just planning and preparing our Thanksgiving dinner and now Christmas is upon us. If you want to change things up a little for your Christmas ... Continue Reading →
Moments in Time – December 16, 2020
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On Jan. 1, 45 B.C., New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 for the first time as the Julian calendar takes effect. Julius Caesar enlisted the aid of Sosigenes, ... Continue Reading →
Small holiday gatherings can still stress pets
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This year, we are only going to have a few family members over on Christmas Day. In past years, I’ve put our dog, cat and rabbit ... Continue Reading →
Make marbleized paper at family wrap party
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Whether we’re children or adults, we all like to feel useful and part of the holiday festivities. Now’s the time to enlist the kids in the fun and creative job ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s a Tip – December 15, 2020
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B.B. in Massachusetts writes: “I have a rubber disc (used for taking covers off jars) that I keep in my shower. When showering, I put the disc over the drain so the water ... Continue Reading →
Christmas devil legendary German figure
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Krampus is a legendary German figure who visits children on Dec. 6 to find bad children, catch them with his very long tongue, beat them with sticks and take them ... Continue Reading →
Salome’s Stars – Week of December 14, 2020
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this time you might want to resist that otherwise admirable Aries penchant for getting to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep ... Continue Reading →
Prostate-shrinking medicines and cancer
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had low-grade prostate cancer for several years and am presently on “active surveillance.” My PSAs have been high but steady, running ... Continue Reading →
Prepare to get through winter
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Cold weather is here … joining the coronavirus and the flu. Such a wonderful trio of events all at the same time.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says temperatures ... Continue Reading →
Sarge the EMT not too old after all
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The retired sergeant, the one with the 6-foot foldout measuring stick, wasn’t there when I headed for the order window at the coffee shop. The rest of the ... Continue Reading →
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