Celebrity Extra – October 22, 2020

#Middlebury Q: With the recent death of Eddie Van Halen, it made me wonder how Ozzy Osbourne is doing. Didn’t he have some health issues a few years ago? – E.S. A: Singer and ... Continue Reading →

How to pick a pumpkin to puree

#Middlebury #Pumpkin A large pile of bright orange pumpkins is my visual celebration of the beginning of fall. References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – October 21, 2020

#Middlebury On Nov. 3, 1777, Gen. George Washington is informed that a conspiracy is afoot to discredit him with Congress and have him replaced by Gen. Horatio Gates. Major Gen. Thomas ... Continue Reading →

Halloween candy is no treat for pets

#Middlebury #Halloween DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last year, my kids dumped out their trick-or-treat candy on the kitchen table to sort through. Halfway through it, they got distracted ... Continue Reading →

Apple pecan granola is seasonal specialty

#Middlebury #Apples #Granola Although my taste buds aren’t necessarily craving a popular pumpkin spice latte at local coffee shops, I’m eager to prepare traditional harvest ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – October 20, 2020

#Middlebury “Use a permanent marker to put your initials on your charging cord. They all look the same, especially if they are white. This way you will know if someone – say, your ... Continue Reading →

Halloween torch brings high price

#Middlebury #Antiques #Halloween In ancient times, the Celts dressed in strange costumes to scare the spirits that were killing the crops in the fall. That was a forerunner of Allhallows ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of October 19, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper ... Continue Reading →

Lab finds tiny amount of blood in urine

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My question is about microscopic hematuria. I see a rheumatologist for sarcoidosis. Last year I had various lab tests, including a urinalysis. That ... Continue Reading →

Make a comfy nest for winter

#Middlebury #Seniors Since it looks like this horrible coronavirus isn’t going away soon, we might as well take a few steps to make our lives more comfortable over the winter. ... Continue Reading →