Couch Theater – Nov. 28, 2019

#Middlebury “Blinded by the Light” (PG) – For anyone who’s ever had a song, or an artist, speak to you, you will see yourself in this middle-class Pakistani youth. Javed ... Continue Reading →

Thanksgiving remix – Use those leftovers

#Middlebury #Thanksgiving When Thanksgiving is over, the most prominent reminders of the holiday are the abundant number of leftovers in containers in my refrigerator. Don’t ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Nov. 27, 2019

On Dec. 13, 1577, English seaman Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, with five ships and 164 men on a mission to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the ... Continue Reading →

Life in the wild is no life for pets

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: If a pet gets released into the wild, can it survive on its own? – Ben G., via email DEAR CONCERNED: Some domesticated pets ... Continue Reading →

Tips for choosing toys for holiday giving

#Middlebury A doll? A puzzle? A yo-yo? What was your all-time favorite childhood toy, and what made it so special? Now, in the season of giving as we play Santa’s elves, those ... Continue Reading →

Now here’s a tip – Nov. 26, 2019

#Middlebury According to waste management company Republic Services, approximately 30% of what Americans place in their curbside recycling bins does not belong there, including greasy ... Continue Reading →

Mermaid lamp holds two light fixtures

#Middlebury #Kovels Mermaids and mermen have been “seen” and pictured since the Babylonian era. In past centuries, Greece, Japan, Ireland, Russia and Scotland have believed in local ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Nov. 25, 2019

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive ... Continue Reading →

Does A-fib diagnosis mean no more steak?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation a year ago. A week after that, I had an MRI that showed I’d had a ministroke and probably several ... Continue Reading →

Save money with senior discounts

#Middlebury #Seniors For so many of us, finances can be tough, leaving us few options for the things that make our lives more meaningful. That’s where senior discounts can help. I ... Continue Reading →