CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 47; Kristin Lehman, 50; Amy Ryan, 53; Frankie Valli, 88. Happy Birthday: Stop fidgeting; if you feel restless, make changes that challenge you to grow mentally and physically strengthen yourself. Take responsibility for your happiness and life. Stop dreaming and start manufacturing the life you want to live. […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Women’s group seeking garage sale donations
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A recent item in Sun Spots sought a place to donate items for a garage sale. Anyone can donate items to the upcoming Woman’s Literary Union Garage Sale to be held on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn.Another way to help […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on May 2
100 Years Ago: 1922 The annual roll call supper of Lake Temple Pythian Sisters will be held Tuesday evening at Pythian Hall in Norway. Supper will be served at 6:45 o’clock. Members are expected to respond to roll call with a quotation. The food will be collected by several of the members during the afternoon. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Hard hearted mother in law has worn out her welcome
DEAR ABBY: For more than 20 years, my mother-in-law has shown blatant favoritism toward my husband’s younger brother. Several people, including her own mother and my father-in-law, have tried to discuss it with her, but she refuses. My husband has accepted that there is nothing he can do to change her behavior. Abby, she has […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Healthy lifestyle changes may reduce need for statin
Dear Dr. Roach: Would you comment on some information I discovered about statin drugs, which I think reveals some nefarious numbers on behalf of the drug companies? So far I have found two reports that say the actual number of people who have heart attacks after being placed on Lipitor was reduced from 3.1% to […]
Posted inHoroscope
Gemini: Be patient, compassionate and resourceful, and you will leave a lasting impression. An open discussion will help turn your dream into reality.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 37; Ellie Kemper, 42; David Beckham, 47; Dwayne Johnson, 50. Happy Birthday: Emphasize what matters to you. Strive for good health, a better life and trusting relationships with people who contribute and have a positive influence on you. Look for unique ways to use your skills. An industrious […]
Posted inSun Spots
Plant containers requested for church fundraiser
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to thank all the Sun Spot readers for their response to the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration request for planting pots for our perennial sale. We still could use more of all different sizes and we are asking everyone to check their garages for any you may have. These pots can […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Boardman Trio to open Vienna Union Hall season
Vienna Union Hall plans to open its season with The Boardman Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. The trio of Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler and Steve Muise plan to perform music drawing from a Scotch, Irish and French repertoire and culture. These three musicians bring together a […]
Posted inDear Abby
Favor for friend ends up destroying the friendship
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I offered to help a longtime friend with some landscaping. The area to be landscaped is tiny. I was concerned a professional landscaper would overcharge her. She contacted a landscaper anyway — not to hire him, but to pick his brain. When he arrived, it was obvious he didn’t […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Say what’s on your mind, and implement your plans with precision and detail.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 53; Tim McGraw, 55; Joanna Lumley, 76; Judy Collins, 83. Happy Birthday: Initiate plans, and turn negatives into positives. Take a stance, do your best and take responsibility for your happiness and success. Be creative with the rules you encounter and intelligent in handling institutional matters. Preparation and […]