Have you ever watched a super-twisty movie that wound up being too smart for its own good? I’m afraid that’s the case with Apple’s thriller Argylle, currently streaming on a variety of platforms. There is enough good stuff here to keep the film from feeling like a total waste of time; yet the script eventually
READ MOREIn today’s vast and dizzying entertainment landscape, it’s easy to forget a time when there weren’t 15 million TV shows to binge on, most of them worthwhile. One wonders, in fact, if 2001’s fabulously successful Band of Brothers — and its 2010 follow-up, The Pacific — helped kick off this era when streaming is as
READ MOREFirst and foremost, always stress the four universal rules of firearm safety: – Treat any firearm as if it is loaded. – Practice muzzle control. – Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. – Always be sure of your target and the area around and beyond it. These are the critical rules
READ MORELet me start by saying that I am not a medical professional. You should not take medical advice from me as I am wholly unqualified. Please consult with a wholly qualified medical professional before doing or changing anything regarding your health, especially taking any supplements. Now that the disclaimer is out of the way let’s
READ MOREI’ve never dreaded or not liked grocery shopping. I love going up and down the aisles, looking to see if anything new strikes me. It’s somehow really relaxing to me. I think it’s the foodie in me. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I can’t wait to go. There are days here and
READ MOREDo you miss coaching? This is a question that I often entertain. Whether I am at work or Wegmans, the answer is very clear. No. But there are certain aspects that I will always crave. Not being able to interact with my guys remains a major void. Building relationships with my players was what it
READ MOREIt’s a perfect Saturday as I sit here under our canopy at Evansville Motocross Park. The wind is blowing, and the upper lip sweat isn’t out of control. The temperature is absolute perfection at 80 degrees and no humidity. The view is spectacular. The racetrack is in front of us, but the rolling mountains paint
READ MORE“Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future” by Gloria Dickie c.2023, W.W. Norton $30.00 250 pages Throughout most of your childhood, he was rarely more than three feet away. He never said much, even when you hugged him too hard or let him fall to the floor. He kept your secrets but not all his
READ MOREBeauty trends, like fashion trends, tend to be cyclic, waning in and out, then resurging every few years. For the past several years, beauty trended toward the multi-step, multi-product, maximalist approach. You may have heard of the 10-step Korean Skincare Systems or having a variety of single-use products for specific parts of the face. Well,
READ MOREHere I am in the car on an eight-and-a-half-hour road trip, writing my column. Time wasn’t on my side to get it done before we left, but when you have hours in the car, you might as well write. I do get car sick, but I just have to stop here and there and look
READ MOREI first met William on the practice green at White Deer Golf Course. I just closed up, and I was stroking some putts. I couldn’t buy a five-footer, and I was struggling. All of a sudden, a nine-year-old kid appeared from the shadows. HEY MISTER. YOU SHOULD TRY MOVING YOUR EYES OVER THE BALL. YOUR
READ MOREActor 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
READ MOREI mentioned before that my father and I are building an addition. I am still doing my best to chronicle the entire experience. This might be episode seven. Oh my, folks. There is never a dull moment. My weekly updates online continue to turn heads. Our lack of progress and foolish mistakes are still trending
READ MOREBeauty trends come and go, but accentuating your authentic, natural features, aka looking like your best self, never goes out of style — which is precisely where minimalist makeup comes in. Minimalist makeup is a mix of skincare, no-makeup makeup, as well as using fewer products in a smarter way. Think skin-perfecting tinted moisturizers, foolproof
READ MOREThere’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key. “Getting a good night’s sleep every night is vital to cardiovascular health,” said Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M.,
READ MOREARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Opportunity awaits you, Aries. You just need to know where to look to get the best deal. Start chasing after your heart’s desire because you could just get it this week. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A financial windfall could be just over the horizon, Taurus. Stay the course over
READ MOREThis morning I woke up and put on my favorite aqua blue fuzzy, cozy robe. I was struggling to get out of bed. Five days off work, most of them taking care of my sick little girl, had me off my schedule. It’s always a struggle to get back at it after a longer break.
READ MORENope, this is not about looking for wood sheds, tool sheds, outhouses, or any other type of outbuilding. This is the time of year when bucks begin to drop their antlers, and hunting for these sheds is a passion for whitetail hunters. There is some thought that temperature changes or fluctuations trigger the shedding of
READ MOREI mentioned that my father and I are currently building a two-car garage and in-law suite. I am doing my best to chronicle the entire experience. This is episode four. Oh my, folks. There is never a dull moment with our project. My weekly updates continue to turn heads. Our lack of progress and foolish
READ MOREFor those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to “Know Before You Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting http://www.511PA.com. PennDOT maintains nearly 40,000 miles of state-administered roadway and 25,400 bridges, which translates to approximately 95,000 snow lane miles. During the winter months, the public
READ MOREThe real estate market has been a wild ride in recent years. Sellers have cashed in on record-breaking profits, and buyers have had to compete against many others — sometimes in bidding wars — for a limited number of properties. Once listed, homes are selling fast. As interest rates rise and inventory increases, things are
READ MOREHistorical records do not indicate the amount of pre-match interest or community chatter that may have existed in the days leading up to the Biblical confrontation between David & Goliath, but Friday night’s match-up between Class A Canton and AAAA powerhouse Jersey Shore has been the talk of the town among area football fans in
READ MORETragically, every year as the hunting season gets underway and the “army” of Pennsylvania hunters hits the woods, unpleasant discoveries are made. As these hunters travel deeper into the woods than normal in pursuit of small or big game, the chances are all-too-real that they may come across a hiker or camper that has passed
READ MOREUsing the internet and wireless devices seems like second nature in our modern lives, but did you know that as many as 800,000 Pennsylvanians, or 6% of the commonwealth’s population, does not have access to broadband internet? These individuals and families lack the same connectivity options and technological opportunities as those with fast, strong, and
READ MOREMemorial Day is right around the corner, and with this national holiday (as with most here in America) comes a flurry of sales. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself going a bit crazy over all of the deals and steals. However, with a bit of planning and focus, you can come out the
READ MOREGraduation is upon us. Be it from high school or college, I think that we can all agree that it would be an understatement to say that it has been an interesting few years for the Class of 2022. Due to the pandemic, many soon-to-be grads spent a significant portion of their school years adapting
READ MORESince becoming a mother, I’ve had a sordid history with this holiday. Mostly due to sleep deprivation and the fact that I never know what to give my own mother and mother-in-law, that shows them how much I appreciate their love and support. However, this year I feel like I’m finally on top of the
READ MOREThe carpet in your living room is brown. At least that’s the way you remember it. You haven’t actually seen it in a few years because you’ve got stuff from corner to corner, held down by furniture you don’t sit on, anchored by things you don’t use. Time for a major clean-up, and it can
READ MOREI didn’t really start enjoying salads until I got older. As a kid, we ate a lot of corn, peas, and mixed veggies, but I didn’t really grow up on tons of fresh produce. My momma, to this day, isn’t a huge salad person. You either love them or hate them, and that’s OK. I
READ MORESleep is an essential building block for your child’s mental and physical health. But if you’re finding it impossible to help your child sleep, you’re not alone. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that sleep problems affect 25 to 50% of children and 40% of adolescents. Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an
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