Celebrity Extra – Aug. 9, 2018

#Middlebury #CelebrityExtra Q: One of my favorite shows was “Deadwood” on HBO. Watching that and “The Sopranos” was a ritual for me. Over the years I’ve heard rumors that ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Aug. 9, 2018

#Middlebury #CouchTheater “The Rider” (R) – Chinese-American director Chloe Zhao helms this sweetly heartbreaking story of a young rodeo up-and-comer who struggles to find meaning ... Continue Reading →

Grilled jerk pork brings the heat

#Middlebury Caribbean dishes exhibit the influence of a wide variety of cultures and cuisines, including British, Dutch, French, Spanish, East Indian, West African, Portuguese and Chinese. ... Continue Reading →

Give your dog basic obedience training

#Middlebury Q: You’ve written that owners should spend time with their dogs in basic obedience training. What are “the basics” exactly? – Ferris T., Huntington, N.Y. A: ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Aug. 8, 2018

#Middlebury On Aug. 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces overwhelm American militiamen and march unopposed into Washington, D.C. Most congressmen and officials had already ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Aug. 7, 2018

#Middlebury “Want to make sure that your kids stay on schedule and get the right amount of sleep? Keep the TV off in the morning. Limit TV (and computer/game) time in the hour before ... Continue Reading →

Tips for your summertime move to a new home

#Middlebury We moved often when I was young. It was so common then for companies to transfer employees frequently. When we said goodbye to one house in Santa Rosa, Calif., and hello ... Continue Reading →

Campbell Kid dolls have value

#Middlebury The googly eyes announce that the designer of Campbell Kid dolls was talented artist Grace Drayton (1887-1936). Born Grace Gebbie, she married Theodore Wiederseim in 1900. ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Aug. 6, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A longtime situation starts to move into a new phase. The question for the uncertain Lamb right now is whether to move with it. Facts ... Continue Reading →

Is it OK to crush pills?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know your opinion about whether it is OK to crush up different psychiatric medications and put them in a small container of water ... Continue Reading →