Category: PASTIMES
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Queen Bee - Sincerely me
The memorable character Bubba Blue from Forrest Gump speaks of different types of shrimp. “Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried,…
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Oral-Systemic Link for Overall Health
“Oral-systemic” is the connection between your oral health and your entire health system. Poor oral health has been linked is to conditions such as Covid-19,…
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Pianist Lyle Mays and Community - In Unison
A re you sick of Facebook yet? I am, and the release in 2020 of the documentary, The Social Dilemma almost caused me to cancel my account. But one word has…
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Fiori di Sicilia Sponge Cake with Poured Custard
Fiori di Sicilia is an all natural Italian extract that is a cross between vanilla and citrus. It gives this light as air sponge cake a fabulous exotic twist…
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Off the Grid - In Unison
I do fishing trips in northern Maine where I skip off the grid for several days. It’s something I try to do at least once a year. While I don’t like to be out…
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Hi-ho, Hi-ho - Sincerely me
I got fired from my first job 30 years ago at age 15. Before you make an assumption, let me explain. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit and couldn’t…
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Should I Whiten My Teeth? - Middleburg Smiles
“Should I whiten my teeth or not?” is one of the most common questions hygienists and dentists get from patients. Most patients’ questions are pretty straight…
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Stress Relief - Fitness Pro
Stress is just a six-letter word. Seems harmless enough. Truly not a scary word. However, stress can become the enemy if management protocols are not in place.…
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Vines, the Good and the Bad - The Plant Lady
With summer’s arrival, the garden bulks up. It may seem like new growth has surpassed the gardener’s ability to maintain. This is especially so with vines,…
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Getting Older - Around the Town
I always try to be honest when I write my column, and this time is no different. I am getting older. My body doesn’t work like it used to. I don’t enjoy food…
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How Do You Achieve Your Ideal Home?- Ask a Remodeler
Embarking on a renovation project can and should be exciting, though, for many, it’s overwhelming and disappointing. In our experience, the path to a…
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Breathing - Fitness Professional
These days have us all breathing shallowly. As if we are holding our breath, waiting for something else to happen. So much like the fight or flight syndrome.…
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Spring Catalogs - The Plant Lady
As the seed catalogs arrive the gardener highlights or folds over pages of interest. While the garden is in its brown phase, colorful pages take us into the…
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5-spice duck salad with kumquat dressing - The Kitchen Philosophy
I am celebrating the season of citrus with this recipe - clean and refreshing kumquats and blood oranges combined with roasted sweet potatoes and pan seared…
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Winter is Here…. Now What? - Thoughts from the Field
Well, with the arrival of the sub- freezing temperatures, the frozen mud, and the “What the heck am I going to do?” we have lots to think about. Let us be…
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Five Home Design Trends for 2021 - Ask a Remodeler
With 2021 upon us, I’d like to share a few of the home design trends that our VP of Design TJ Monahan believes will influence our renovation projects this…
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Reflections and Resolutions - Sincerely me
My January article is always about reflections on the previous year. When I started to outline my 2020 submission, my thoughts became like a bowl of noodles.…
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Confusion, frustration and Empathy - Around the Town
There is so much change in the world happening for all of you humans. I am sorry there is so much confusion and frustration, but I want to say some things I…
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Health and Nutrition - Middleburg Smiles
Since the onset of COVID-19, we have been establishing new routines to stayA healthy. Covid-19 prevention has placed a heavy emphasis on personal hygiene and…
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Steve’s Picks for 2020
We’re rapidly approaching the year anniversary of the pandemic. In my case, I have been teleworking since March, spending most of time within a mile or two of…