Mother’s Day weekend welcomed two terrific new tales about talking beasts. I can’t make the connection between moms and anthropomorphic animals — but in any case, your Webb movie-maven herewith reviews both films at once: Released in theaters on May 8, The Sheep Detectives looked like a hard sell; but it’s already a hit with
There are certain weekends on the calendar that just mean something. Memorial Day weekend is one of them, and for more reasons than most people stop to think about. Before I talk about camping, cookouts, and the radio station I’ve been waiting all year to turn on, I want to take a moment to say
Tic-tac-toe. You can picture it now: boys on one side, girls on the other; Dad and Mom, top and bottom, Alice in the middle. Was it fifty years ago, twenty years ago, last weekend that you last saw that tic-tac-toe? Doesn’t matter, you’ll look for it again. And again, clicking around. And in the new
The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule. Although summer may start off with a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the dreaded, “I’m bored,” leaving parents and caregivers
Increasing time spent outdoors enjoying nature can positively affect mood and mental health. Generally speaking, outdoor enthusiasts tend to be happier overall. The American Psychological Association says spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. Both green spaces and blue (aquatic) spaces benefit overall
The summer solstice offers the most hours of daylight all year. According to Space.com, the summer solstice occurs when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun. The summer solstice falls on June 20, 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest day of the year and the beginning of
We don’t often think about yarn and other fibers and the role that they play in our everyday lives. The organizers of the annual Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival hope to change that. In a bid to do that, organizers have organized and presented this Festival. The event was founded twelve years ago to support fiber
We all know the arrival of a new season is a signal to rework your wardrobe to reflect the changing weather outside. With the onset of warmer spring days, it’s only natural to shift to lightweight jackets and sweaters, and the same is true for your skincare routine. Those rich, heavy creams and face oils
Lack of motivation can be a difficult hurdle to clear when approaching any activity or goal. And that’s particularly so with fitness-related goals, as lack of motivation to exercise, which many people find boring and unenjoyable, is an oft-cited reason for living a sedentary lifestyle. The benefits of exercise, which include decreased risk for chronic
Enjoying meals al fresco this summer starts with one simple trick: Head outside before the sun reaches its peak to beat the heat. A summer brunch offers a special way to fuel up before all the adventures and activities a bright, sunny day may bring. For a light, refreshing bite, Summer Berry Panzanella Salad combines
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