Starting the morning on the right foot can set the tone for a productive day. Even when crunched for time before work or school, eating a filling breakfast before heading out the door is an important part of setting yourself up for success. Between work, kids and making it to that early morning workout session,
At age 64, I remain convinced that deep in the soul of every middle-aged man, there’s a 12-year-old boy who never grew up. That’s why grandpas still crack gas-gags with their grandsons. And it’s also why Dav Pilkey’s riotous “Captain Underpants” books were a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. (After all, that series features
In most English-speaking countries, the letter Z — our recent focus here in Webb’s “Weird Words” — is pronounced “zed”; and that’s because it originally derives from the Greek letter zeta. In some regional dialects, Z can even be styled as “izzard”; but of course, American English uses “zee.” In this way, Z rhymes with
In sports, half-time is crucial. It is a moment for a coach to have their entire team together to communicate what is going right, what is going wrong, and the adjustments that will be made in the second half to secure a win. It’s a fresh start in the middle of a game, and for
Love week is upon us. Chocolate dipped strawberries, pink hearts, red roses, and cupid. Love. Such a simple four-letter word. Love: An intense feeling of deep affection. I love Jesus. I love being a wife and mother. I love my family, friends, and animals. I love slow mornings. I love cooking. I love how I
When I lived in Manhattan in the 1980s, it was still the era of the telephone book. Yes, younger readers: In ancient times, your primitive forbears actually had to look up personal and business numbers in a book! (The latter appeared in the “Yellow Pages,” a trademark once so common that it’s actually defined in
Flight Risk is a short, swift thriller directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg as the bad guy. Despite a measly 21% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, the movie does its job reasonably well, managing to hold our attention despite a poorly thought-out script. Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery plays Madolyn Harris, a U.S. Marshal charged
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 You’re in the mood to get things done this week, Aries. Your ambition is fueled and it is the perfect time to take charge and tackle overdue projects. Be careful not to rush things. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, your focus shifts to personal growth and intellectual exploration this
Experimenting with color combinations is a low-stakes way of participating in seasonal trends. A fairly safe option for any color choice is pairing with denim. Especially if you’re trying out some bold hues, a pair of jeans can be the perfect blank slate to introduce an unexpected, colorful punch to your look. In looking toward
So when are you due? Do you want to know now, long before then, or will you wait to see if your baby’s a boy or a girl? Another question: will you buy pink clothes, blue ones or, as in the new book “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, will you wait to know
Do you remember back when Wegmans was doing their big makeover? When they moved the alcohol from over at the sub shop area to the middle of the store? Back when everything was getting moved, and each week you went in, nothing was where it used to be. Ughhhh. Isn’t that the worst? You feel
