How old is too old for a colonoscopy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75-plus-year-old female in excellent health. My doctor’s comment on my most recent annual physical results was, “Great results on all tests. Excellent ... Continue Reading →
Restless leg syndrome no laughing matter
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do people snicker when I tell them I have restless leg syndrome (RLS)? They wouldn’t laugh if they knew the amount of sleep deprivation I have endured during ... Continue Reading →
The power of attitudes
By PAT IANNUZZI
Our attitudes reflect a collection of personal beliefs, feelings and values that influence our daily behavior. They represent habits of thought formed through exposure ... Continue Reading →
The value of a smile
By PAT IANNUZZI
Interacting with others can involve a variety of different dimensions, including our actual words, the tone of our voice and our non-verbal body language. One important ... Continue Reading →
Creative kids help animals
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column on volunteering at pet shelters and for other organizations. All great, but many shelters don’t let anyone under 16, and ... Continue Reading →
6-year-old wants to train elephants
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-year-old son, after a class trip to the circus, has informed me he wants to be an elephant trainer when he grows up. I’m personally against ... Continue Reading →
Taking pets on the road
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re planning to drive across the country and want to bring along our dogs, Trudy and Jake. We’ve never done a trip like this before, ... Continue Reading →
Terrific new books continue to arrive
By DONNA HINE
The calendar may have been turned to April when I was writing this, but three inches of snow had just fallen, and it felt like November. May hopefully will be the turning ... Continue Reading →
Library shelves hold interesting new books
By DONNA HINE
Hope you are able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful spring! We are loving the sunny days with cloudless blue skies and crisp, cool nights. The view through the windows ... Continue Reading →
Library offers larger selection of large-type books
By DONNA HINE
The large-type publications area of the Middlebury Public Library is expanding. We have increased the monthly delivery and hope to offer a greater variety of items in ... Continue Reading →
