Enjoy a healthy New Year without dieting

#Middlebury #NewYear This is the time of year when many people start diets. But after a few weeks of not getting enough to eat or eating food that does not taste good, most dieters ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Jan. 1, 2020

#Middlebury On Jan. 16, 1605, Miguel de Cervantes’ “El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha,” better known as “Don Quixote,” is published. The novel gave rise to ... Continue Reading →

Bucket lists for dying pets? Bah, humbug!

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I don’t understand this trend of making a “bucket list” of things to see and do with a dog once they get old or ill. Why bother? ... Continue Reading →

Snowshoes are great winter gear

#Middlebury #SnowShoes By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY The holidays are past, and we are deep into winter. Roads and walkways can be icy, and it can be tempting to just cocoon inside. I do ... Continue Reading →

Creative ways to use holiday photo cards

#Middlebury If you sent holiday photo cards, you probably know from experience that the final image may be stunning, but the production process wasn’t easy. First comes the search ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 31, 2019

#Middlebury “I bought a mesh laundry bag at the dollar store and hang it from a hook in the closet where I keep my hamper. Socks go in the bag. When I’m ready to do laundry, ... Continue Reading →

‘Antique’ blown glassware may be a copy

#Middlebury #Antiques It is very difficult to identify early blown glassware from the 18th century because talented modern glass blowers can make good copies in the earlier styles and ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Dec. 30, 2019

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also ... Continue Reading →

Turmeric can be helpful for arthritis pain

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 88 and have had osteoarthritis in my hands and knees since I was in my 50s. I began taking Tylenol and Advil for pain. But on a recommendation ... Continue Reading →

Don’t tolerate rudeness

#Middlebury #Seniors I’m not the only one who’s been muttering around town about drawing a line over how we seniors are sometimes treated. Some of us have decided to take ... Continue Reading →