Apps help us deal with stress

#Middlebury #Veterans These are stressful days. Some of us were living under tough circumstances in the best of times, and nowadays the daily news just ratchets it up. Two Department ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – May 21, 2020

#Middlebury Q: Did I hear correctly that the show “God Friended Me” just had its series finale? I really like the show, but if that was the end of it, we still didn’t get ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – May 21, 2020

#Middlebury #DVD Movies reviewed in this week’s column have just been released on video and DVD. “Birds of Prey” (R) – Margot Robbie is at her overly bright, psychotic best ... Continue Reading →

Make Memorial Day more than a holiday

#Middlebury #MemorialDay #COVID19 Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to remember those who died while serving our country. Because of the battle we are currently waging against ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – May 20, 2020

#Middlebury On June 3, 1800, President John Adams becomes the first acting president to take up residence in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately the White House was not yet finished, so ... Continue Reading →

Are therapy dogs tax deductible?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I spend quite a bit of money each year on my two Corgis: veterinary care, grooming, toys and a pet sitter. They’re also registered as therapy ... Continue Reading →

Stuffed new potatoes – a Spanish tapas snack

#Middlebury Do your kids snack all day? Some parents call it “grazing.” And when kids grab a bite here or there, it’s fine, as long as their quick forays into the kitchen ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 19, 2020

#Middlebury “I found a small waste basket that fits right between the wall and my dryer. There’s a gap that’s about 8 inches wide. The lip of the basket keeps it from ... Continue Reading →

Airline chair from 1930s reappeared in 1990s

#Middlebury #Antiques Kem Weber (1889-1963) followed a strange path in his life, going from a farmer in Berlin to a famous modern architect and designer in the United States. He apprenticed ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of May 18, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be a bit shaken by a friend’s request. But before the Lamb leaps to conclusions, insist on a full explanation. You ... Continue Reading →