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Celebrity Extra: Drew Carey
My mom loves watching Drew Carey host “The Price Is Right.” I told her that there used to be a funny sitcom he starred in, but I couldn't find it on streaming or cable.
Divas on a Dime: Homemade Tomato Jam
Few treats are sweeter than a perfectly ripe tomato. Depending on where you live, it's approaching that time of year every gardener loves.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Union Made
Trade unions played a crucial role in establishing Labor Day as a holiday. "Union Made" has long been a point of pride for American industries...
Salome's Stars: August 15
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent during the early part of the week.
Divas on a Dime: Vietnamese Salad Rolls
Vietnamese salad rolls, also known as goi cuon, are a refreshing and versatile dish that combines vibrant flavors, colors and textures.
The Garden Bug: Electroculture
Researchers have studied the effects of electricity on plants as far back as the 1700s, when it was noticed that trees grew faster beneath the aurora borealis...
Celebrity Extra: Cameron Diaz
Did Cameron Diaz completely retire from acting? The last thing I remember her in was the musical “Annie.” Is she ever coming back?
Divas on a Dime: S’more Delights
Confession time: I'm not a happy camper. I really don't enjoy camping. Roughing it, sleeping in a sleeping bag in a tent in the wild. No thanks.
Salome's Stars: August 8
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't let your pride get in the way of checking into what could be a great new opportunity.
The Garden Bug: Pots and hanging baskets
If you have plants in pots or in hanging baskets, their regular watering and feeding is critical in hot weather - not only for their health in summer…
Celebrity Extra: Timothy Olyphant
Do you know if they are going to make a second season of the new “Justified” series?
Celebrity Extra: Maura Tierney
I just saw the movie “Twisters” and was happy to see one of my favorite actresses, Maura Tierney, again.
Salome's Stars: August 1
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Watch your tendency to romanticize a situation that should be given closer scrutiny.
The Garden Bug: Grow herbs for baking
For your Tuscan-style breads, use rosemary, basil, thyme or oregano; these pair well with garlic and parmesan.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Mechanical Banks
A mechanical bank like this “Two Frogs” bank used to put on a show for as little as a penny. Place the coin on the flat spot on the small frog's chest…
Salome's Stars: July 25
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Someone close considers revealing a painful secret. Withhold any judgment.
Celebrity Extra: Mandy Patinkin
Is it true that Mandy Patinkin is returning to “Criminal Minds”? Wasn't he on the first season, then got replaced?
Best Bites: Garden-Fresh Tomato Soup
Prepare a tasty lunch for all ages and eat it outdoors together while the days are sunny and warm. In this menu, melted-cheese sandwiches…
The Garden Bug: Pollen problem
Only a relatively small number of plants are responsible for the allergies of millions of people in North America every year.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Spool Cabinets
In the old days when clothes were sewn and mended at home, spools of thread were household essentials. You would see a spool cabinet in any country store, usually on the counter.