Celebrity Extra – January 25, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Q: Is that Demi Moore I see in the new “Feud” series? Is this her first acting role since she deserted Hollywood a few years ago? – K.H. A: When Demi Moore ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – January 25, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Movies “True Detective: Night Country” (TV-MA) – After several decades, Jodie Foster is making a great return to television by leading the newest season ... Continue Reading →

Embrace winter with Butternut Squash Barley Soup

#MiddleburyCT #ButternutSquashandBarleySoup As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, what better way to embrace the season than with a steaming bowl of Butternut Squash Barley Soup? ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – January 24, 2023

#MiddleburyCT On Feb. 5, 1922, DeWitt and Lila Wallace self-published and marketed the first Reader’s Digest magazine, designed to provide abridged articles on a wide variety ... Continue Reading →

Does pet insurance extend to pet sitters?

#MiddleburyCT #PetSitter #PetInsurance DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I left my dog Shep in the care of a pet sitter for a week while I was away on business. The sitter texted me that Shep ... Continue Reading →

Understand Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and its treatment

#MiddleburyCT #Hashimoto’s #Huntington’sDisease DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 23, 2024

#MiddleburyCT File this one under safety AND energy smarts: Clean the dryer vent after every load. Clean the dryer vent screen monthly with a gentle soap and water bath. Rinse well ... Continue Reading →

Boyer chests once held seeds

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #SeedChest #Boyer #WoodenWringer Famous names add to the value of an antique, even if we know more about the maker’s work than about the maker. Few names ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of January 22, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be hurt by a colleague’s harsh criticism, but don’t let it shake your confidence in what you’re trying ... Continue Reading →

Count your daily steps

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #StepCounter How many daily steps do we really need for optimum health? Ten thousand steps seem to be the gold standard in most of what we read to keep diabetes ... Continue Reading →