Celebrity Extra – March 26, 2020

#Middlebury Q: I read that Macaulay Culkin will be in the next season of “American Horror Story.” I hope he’s doing well and that we’ll see him in more roles. – U.D. A: ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – March 26, 2020

#Middlebury #DVD “Richard Jewell” (R) – Ripped from the not too distant past, Clint Eastwood’s biographical drama is about a security guard at the 1996 Olympics who found ... Continue Reading →

Spring into asparagus

#Middlebury #Asparagus During a visit to Germany, I was introduced to all things asparagus. Nothing says spring is here in Germany like a beautiful bunch of crisp, white asparagus, ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – March 25, 2020

#Middlebury On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France, abdicates the throne and is banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba. Napoleon is credited with reforms that ... Continue Reading →

Is a raw food diet better for pets?

#Middlebury #RawFood DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Do you recommend feeding pets a raw food diet? A friend of mine who also is a pet owner told me that my dog would be much healthier eating ... Continue Reading →

Create fake spills for April Fool’s Day

#Middlebury #AprilFoolsDay “A mess is the sign of a good time” is one of my mantras in life. That is, as in disorder after a party or craft project. But spills? Not that kind of ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 24, 2020

#Middlebury “Having a fancy dinner where you’ll serve wine? You can pour box wine into a glass decanter. It will look and taste better because decanting aerates wine.” – ... Continue Reading →

Some advertising signs fetch high prices

#Middlebury #Antiques Advertising signs with bold-colored graphics, interesting product names and pictures of Uncle Sam and other patriotic designs sell for high prices. They sell best ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of March 23, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A pesky health problem should clear up soon. Meanwhile, travel – both for personal as well as for business reasons – is strong ... Continue Reading →

Just how effective are essential oils?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a relative who sells one of the popular brands of essential oil products and related equipment. She sends out many social network postings ... Continue Reading →