Blue Star Mother’s flag predates Gold Star flag

#Middlebury #Antiques A reader asked, “What country uses a little flag with just a red border and a big blue star in the center?” It is a service flag designed in 1917 that identified ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of May 20, 2019

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Untangling personal problems might take more time than the impatient Lamb expected. But it’s important to hang in there until ... Continue Reading →

Husband refuses to wash his hands

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are both 74 and in general good health. He never washes his hands when he comes in from working as a public accountant. He doesn’t ... Continue Reading →

It’s time to get outside

#Middlebury #Seniors Winter has finally let go and summer is taking its first steps. But nearly all of us, no matter what kind of winter we experienced, are eager to get out and about. ... Continue Reading →

VA, Medicare and opioid abuse

#Middlebury #Veterans Half of veterans who are enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care also are signed up with Medicare Part D. What that means is they can get their ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – May 16, 2019

#Middlebury Q: “Mom” is my favorite comedy, but did I miss something? Early in season six, they explained why Christy’s daughter Violet was no longer on the show, but what ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – May 16, 2019

#Middlebury #DVDs “Fighting With My Family” (PG-13) – When dad Ricky Knight (Nick Frost) catches siblings Raya (Florence Pugh) and Zak (Jack Lowden) fighting, instead of breaking ... Continue Reading →

Make your own magical mayo

#Middlebury When it comes to condiments, I’m on Team Mayo! I know that there are folks who absolutely despise the flavor of mayonnaise, and others who can’t seem to live ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – May 15, 2019

#Middlebury On May 30, 1911, the inaugural Indianapolis 500 is run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The 2-1/2-mile track had been rebuilt with 3 million street-paving ... Continue Reading →

Jury still out on giving CBD oil to pets

#Middlebury #Pets #CBD DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is your take on using CBD oil on cats or dogs? A friend told me that giving it as a supplement could ease my dog’s separation ... Continue Reading →