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  • The Bookworm Sez: “A Work in Progress” by Jarrett Lerner

    The Bookworm Sez: “A Work in Progress” by Jarrett Lerner0

    You are a work of art. Your skin is a palette of shadow and light, like a fine pencil drawing. The color of your eyes can’t be duplicated, even by the best painter. Shades of softness top your head, your smile flashes white, you frame it all with personality. But as in the new book

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  • Summer It-Bags0

    Hands down, the best part of summer for me is getting out and about and making plans with friends. Some of my favorite warm-weather activities include day trips, hiking, breweries with patios, dinner dates, and anything that will wear out my children. And, of course, for those of us who think about these things, with

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, try to rectify an imbalance in a relationship with another person close to you this week. It’s never too late to make amends, and the rewards are fully worth it. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, friction can be overcome with patience and perseverance. Take an even-keeled approach and

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  • Tips for Improving Concentration0

    In an article published by the Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kirk Daffner, Director for Brain/Mind Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, states that people have trouble filtering out information that is irrelevant to the task at hand as they age. In addition, Dr. Daffner says that the slowing of mental processes is

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  • Menopausal Hair Care0

    After I turned 40, I noticed a shift in the types of fliers that came my way. I still get mailers for meal delivery services and wine clubs, but there are now some new postcards in my mailbox. Brands are reaching out to offer discounts on heat-wicking pajamas to combat nightly hot flashes, nutritional supplements

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES: Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, pay attention to the smaller details, as those are the ones most often ignored. You’ll be highly regarded if you pinpoint any errors in a timely manner. TAURUS: Apr 21–May 21 Work to the best of your ability, Taurus. Focus on your own work and serve as a source of

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  • Everybody Loves Ray: Romano’s Film a Feel-Good Winner0

    Actor Ray Romano, now 65, is best-known for his Emmy-winning role on “Everybody Loves Raymond,” the beloved TV show that ran for more than 200 episodes. Fans will know that this former stand-up comic can also handle drama (“The Irishman,” for instance) — and that he’s done a good deal of writing too; but the

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  • Shout out to Nurses

    Shout out to Nurses0

    Nurses just don’t get enough credit. Their job is hard! I can tell you right now that I couldn’t do it. Growing up, I watched my Momma work for the hospital — from a school nurse, to taking care of people in their homes. It was great having a nurse for a mom, EXCEPT (notice

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  • Boredom Leads to Brilliance0

    Ever wonder why some of our best ideas come to us when we are not consciously thinking about them or actively problem-solving? We might be out for a walk or tossing a ball around with the kids, then — wham! It hits you. The idea, not the ball. It is because our brain was always

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  • Horoscopes0

    ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 20 Aries, even though you have been making great progress, you have some more work ahead of you this week. Overcome any distractions that get in your way. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 Taurus, you may want to avoid crowds this week. Use this opportunity to enjoy some quiet, alone time

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  • Wedding Guest Dresses0

    There’s that old saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” and as my mother jokes, “And May flowers bring pilgrims.” May flowers also bring wedding season! Some years, your calendar may be bursting with wedding invites; other years, it’s a nuptial desert, but even in the lean times, having a go-to wedding look never goes out

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Silver Alert: A Novel” by Lee Smith0

    You can have whatever you want. So g’wan: buy a new car — heck, buy three of them. Have a vacation home on both coasts and two overseas. Get a new wardrobe for every day of the week, rings for your fingers and toes, go ahead, go wild. You can have whatever you want —

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