Over the years, my wife and family have always endeavored to set aside Friday night as an element in our lives that was consistent from week to week. It was the night to sit back, de-stress and enjoy time together
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera When it comes time to sell a house, there are many issues to be addressed to make it attractive to prospective buyers. From curb appeal to functionality of all systems, realtors are eager to provide advice to
Read MoreBy Morris Gut It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a drive and our destination was Las Mananitas for some south-of-the-border specialties. Named after a traditional birthday song, this Mexican restaurant opened by Luis Sanchez in 2012, sits near the
Read MoreLeaked Survey Reveals Deep Doctor Discontent; Medical Group Acknowledges ‘Chronic Illness’ This is the sixth installment in a series about CareMount/Optum and broader local healthcare issues. By Adam Stone In January, when in the thick of my past reporting about severe patient and doctor discontent with
Read MoreBy Michael Malone I break from my usual novel reviews to examine a timely non-fiction release, as Patty Lin’s “End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood” tells the story of a thriving TV writer who quits the business before it swallows
Read MoreThe natural and scientific components of winemaking are similar to the production of numerous other products. These products share the core processes and procedures of winemaking, but deviate at some point in their unique lifecycles. Examples abound. Coffee, cheese, bread,
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Readers of this column would know that I’m incurably curious about the origins of everything around the house – everything including the kitchen sink, to coin a phrase. And speaking of the kitchen sink, my thoughts wonder
Read MoreBy Michael Malone “Scorched Grace,” a 2023 novel from Margot Douaihy, centers on Sister Holiday, a nun doing her thing down in New Orleans. Sister Holiday is not a typical nun, because there is a good chance you would not
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan With sadness, the Irish Eclectic notes the untimely passing of one of Ireland’s most talented, and controversial, artists – Sinead O’Connor – who died of an undisclosed cause on July 26 at the much-too-early age of 56.
Read MoreBy Michael Gold Middle school these days can be a minefield, with bullying, insults and fielding false accusations on social media and texting, even physical fights. Plus, the COVID pandemic hit just as the kids were working on social relationships and
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