There is a lot of serious business happening in the news these days. I don’t know about you, but the statistics on the COVID-19 cases and deaths are trying my soul. While I feel terrible for the families who have lost loved ones, and send them my prayers, I will try today to bring a smile to ...
As we enter the holiday season, things aren’t quite right. Thanksgiving had no traditional outdoors Macy’s Day Parade, no big gatherings and instead featured mask-wearing, social distancing and small groups. It is a holiday like no other that’s for sure. However, we must prevail and hang in there. How can antiques and collectibles help? It’s obvious — these small treasures offer a bit of beauty and distraction at any table, no matter how small the group gathered for a meal. For example, Croesus ware. This pretty style of glass adds a beautiful glimpse of elegance to ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked on pills in the past. But chewing some tablets gives a terrible taste. Any suggestions? — P.P.L. ANSWER: Older people often have difficulty swallowing for several reasons, including loss of elasticity of the tissues, dryness and neurological changes reducing sensation, and nerve and muscle changes in the muscles involved with swallowing. Some general advice might be helpful. A proven ...
DEAR ABBY: I could use some advice on the best response to my 89-year-old father’s letters. He cleverly inserts insults into them without writing anything for which he could be criticized. For example, he has always talked about how he hates fat people. I am very overweight. My father sends me letters talking about how fit and trim another relative is who had just visited. That’s all he says about them, and it’s all he writes to me about. I can certainly read between the lines. This isn’t a one-time thing, just one example. I know my father will never change. He was abusive ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many charities wondering how they will make ends meet. Valley Hospice is proud to announce that they recently presented 10- local charitable organizations with donations as a part of its Together We Can initiative. The donations totaled $5,000 and were a result of their employee jeans day contributions. “Valley Hospice employees are committed to giving back to the communities we serve and live in,” said CEO Cynthia Bougher. “As a non-profit organization, we know first-hand the impact that COVID-19 has had and want to do our part to ...
Dear Heloise: I read your helpful hints every day in the paper. I bake a lot, and I make sure I add all the ingredients in the recipe. I put all the ingredients in a row on the counter as they are listed on my recipe. After I use them, I put them away in the cupboard. No more guessing if I put the ingredients in my recipe. Hope you can use this tip in your column. — Linda C., Oxford, Ohio Linda, that’s a very organized way to bake and to make certain nothing is left out. Thanks for your wonderful hint. — Heloise GOLDEN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Dear Heloise: It’s been a long ...
