Mark Twain once observed that Washington, D.C., was “the grand old benevolent asylum for the helpless.” Whether or not you believe that’s true, American politics and politicians have been for generations a great source of new words, colorfully repurposed words and humorous words. We offer just a taste today. Let’s start by looking at one […]
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Talk of the town: Out and about in your under things
Hooking me up with some fine CGC Gosh, you people. All I did was complain that it was hard to find chocolate graham crackers in these weird, difficult times and you people came out of the woodwork like a merry band of Keebler elves. Some of you wrote to relate where I could find — […]
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Eats: For pies, muffins and a even a martini, tart rhubarb springs to the rescue
It’s baaaaack. Rhubarb season that is. I have wonderful memories of my grandmother, and I miss her more than ever during spring’s rhubarb season. She was quite fond of her magnificent “pie plant” patch at the north end of the garden, and she made the most delectable rhubarb pie imaginable. Her secret: She enrobed the […]
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Eats: For pies, muffins and a even a martini, tart rhubarb springs to the rescue
It’s baaaaack. Rhubarb season that is. I have wonderful memories of my grandmother, and I miss her more than ever during spring’s rhubarb season. She was quite fond of her magnificent “pie plant” patch at the north end of the garden, and she made the most delectable rhubarb pie imaginable. Her secret: She enrobed the […]
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Mount Apatite Park: A city oasis where ‘social distancing just kind of happens on its own’
Improvements have made the area even more popular, drawing a range of outdoor enthusiasts, including dog walkers, joggers, mountain bikers, hikers, bird-watchers and gem hunters.
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Face Time: Ben Daley, powering a farm with the help of two large horses
LISBON – Ben Daley traveled around the world as a child and teenager, spending time in different countries depending on where his mother – a U.S. State Department diplomat – was stationed. One thing that Daley said he always wanted to do was start a farm and keep some animals on it. After graduating high […]
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Mark LaFlamme: The Return of Godzilla!
The struggle is real So, since this whole crisis began, I’ve been unable to find chocolate graham crackers at the stores. This makes no sense at all to me, but of course, neither did the Great Toilet Paper Panic that will confound historians for centuries to come. I also found that in the early days […]
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Mystery Photo for May 24, 2020
Guess correctly and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford gift card.
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Dear Abby: Step-mother’s decision the right one
DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to a younger man with a 10-year-old son from his first marriage. My two daughters are grown. My fiance and I have talked at length about my role in his son’s life after we’re married. The boy’s mother will have him full-time; my fiance will continue to do his part as […]
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Eugenia Last, Aquarius: Decluttering your space will lift your spirits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mark Ballas, 34; John C. Reilly, 55; Priscilla Presley, 75; Bob Dylan, 79. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination, intelligence and ability to turn what you want into a reality. Taking physical action and manufacturing what you want to happen will give you a greater sense of achievement and encourage you […]