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When to Call 911

How to recognize an emergency.

January 9, 2023

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Baby Steps

A thing of beauty . . . and beasts.

January 8, 2023

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Kitchen Detail: Sugar-Coating, the Truth

Sugar is sugar, right? Wrong! See why.

January 6, 2023

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Green Acre #411: The Jungle Book

The garden is close to empty, but the living room is pretty full.

January 4, 2023

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What We Want To Have Now: 01.04.2023

Don’t kid yourself. It’s going to get cold again.

January 3, 2023

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Alcoholism 2023

Exploring the perplexing attitudes toward alcoholism and addiction.

January 2, 2023

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Late Dates #10: Nice Girl Speaks Her Mind

When losing your cool wins you back your self-respect.

December 22, 2022

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Kitchen Detail: Smoked Salmon Christmas Trees

A cookie cutter takes a party favorite and turns it into a Christmas appetizer.

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Green Acre #410: Last-Minute Gardener Gifts

Growing can be slow going, but gifting? Faster than the speed of a grow light!

December 21, 2022

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Neck Warmers

The writer has 100+ scarves, for fashion, style, and memories, but LittleBird Janet has found some to help you bundle up this week.

December 20, 2022

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Covid-19: A Year-End Wrap-Up

The good and not-as-good news, plus hope for the future.

December 19, 2022

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A Few In-Office Treatments

Plus, je ne regrette rien.

December 18, 2022

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Kitchen Detail: The Best Food Ornaments

We foodies appreciate a Christmas tree that reflects our inner lives.

December 15, 2022

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Green Acre #409: Gifts for Plant Lovers

Floral and floral-adjacent presents can take many forms.

December 14, 2022

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Puttin’ on the Ritz

Shiny, sparkly and velvety clothes that will make you want to party.

December 13, 2022

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Dieting Theories Updated

Debunking intermittent fasting and why you may need to consume more protein.

December 12, 2022

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Mean Girl

Ciao to that catty b*tch who lives right behind your eyes.

December 11, 2022

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Kitchen Detail: The Promise of Panforte

It was the Crusaders’ power bar. Now it’s your winter treat.

December 8, 2022

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