Burmese glass lamp commands high price

#Middlebury American homes in the 1700s seem very colorless today when compared with log cabins and many restored homes and buildings. Ceramics during that time usually were made of ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Oct. 1, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to get more facts to help you work out those problems with your new project. As always, a friendly approach shows ... Continue Reading →

Seniors can keep busy this winter

#Middlebury #Seniors Did you read the weather almanacs’ predictions for this winter? One of them mentioned teeth-chattering cold. Others ranged from warm and wet to cold and dry. ... Continue Reading →

Vets have vacation options

#Middlebury If you hope to take a vacation during the holiday season, the time to nail down the details is now. Slots fill up fast. You’ll need hotel and plane or train reservations, ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Sept. 27, 2018

#Middlebury Q: Is Hollywood seriously remaking the classic film “Mary Poppins”? Why must they remake everything? Leave wellenough alone. – Aimee G., via email A: You have about ... Continue Reading →

Have you eaten a persimmon lately?

#Middlebury Fall provides a bounty of beautiful fruits and vegetables, including orange-red persimmons. Persimmons begin appearing in markets in late September and are available through ... Continue Reading →

Is my cat really fat?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Pedro had his annual checkup the other day, and the veterinarian said he needed to lose 10 pounds. Can you believe that? He doesn’t ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Sept. 26, 2018

#Middlebury On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone is laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington. It was called the “White House” because its ... Continue Reading →

Giving rewards pets and people

#Middlebury It was midafternoon and time to grab a quick, brisk walk with granddog Cali around our city lake. As we approached the concession stand by the boat dock, I was about to ... Continue Reading →

Sample plates are very rare

#Middlebury Ever wonder how the rich American families in the 18th century bought their dishes, glassware and other necessities from foreign countries? Many of the best sets of dishes ... Continue Reading →