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Hollywood: Top Gun: Maverick
Will "Top Gun: Maverick" finally push Miles Teller to superstardom? After 19 films -- including "Footloose" (2011) and "Whiplash" (2014) -- is his time at hand?
Salome's Stars: Jun 2
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A decision you thought was final might be reopened as new facts are discovered.
Salome's Stars: May 26
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective.
The Garden Bug: Fritillaries
The caterpillars of fritillary butterflies hatch in the fall, go dormant right away without feeding, and sleep through the winter.
Donna's Day: Honey-Glazed Salmon
Shopping for salmon at your local fish market or grocery store can be a real-life geography lesson for your kids, so be sure to take them along.
Hollywood: Has James Bond bombed?
When you've made five James Bond films (collectively grossing $3 billion), you must believe you can do anything.
Salome's Stars: May 19
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might find it difficult to make a decision about a family matter.
The Garden Bug: Nutmeg
The nutmeg tree is cultivated in many tropical islands and countries, where the soil is very moist and loaded with sand, clay, silt and organic matter.
Donna's Day: Jars in Bloom
As the school year winds down, it's time to show appreciation to a special teacher. Here's a springy idea: Arrange a casual bouquet of flowers with offshoots of your child's creativity.
Celebrity Extra: Daisy Edgar-Jones
I've been watching the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" on FX. All the actors are top-notch. Can you tell me about the lead actress who plays Brenda?
Salome's Stars: May 12
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility.
The Garden Bug: Heat-tolerant lettuce
The leaf lettuces are ideal for containers; pick the outer leaves and let the center continue to grow. This is called "cut and come again" harvesting.
Donna's Day: Homemade Finger Paint
Remember catching baby's first smile and cheering when your toddler took that first wobbly step? Life's "firsts" are celebrations we don't want to miss.
Celebrity Extra: The Equalizer
Will "The Equalizer" return for another season? I'm really enjoying it, even though it's very different from the original series back in the '80s.
Donna's Day: Juggling Balls
Running a household requires the skills of a juggler. First come the kids and their schedules, then toss in cooking, cleaning, car repair and pets.
Salome's Stars: May 5
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem.
Happy Mother's Day!
Just a nice picture to say happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!
Salome's Stars: Apr 28
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often-skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe.
Donna's Day: Handprint Bloom Card
Young kids can let Mom know she's the best, hands down, with this personalized Mother's Day poster card.
The Garden Bug: Grape hyacinths
These plants start from small bulbs. Place them in groups of ten or more, with the bulbs twice as deep as they are tall and a couple of inches apart.