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It went downhill fast.
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Celebrity Extra: Abigail Spencer
Who plays the woman who ended her engagement to the sheriff on the new show "Best Medicine"? Was she on "Schitt's Creek"?
Best Bites: Warm up with White Chili
Find winter's warmth in a big bowl of easy-to-prepare white chicken chili. This irresistible recipe is a hearty meal, and I can assure you that it will warm up tummies…
Salome's Stars: January 22
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Like your zodiac sign, the sure-footed Goat, you won't allow obstacles in your path to keep you from reaching your goal.
Divas on a Dime: A Smarter Muffin
By week three of the new year, my willpower has usually packed a bag and left a note on the counter. The holidays feel long over, my good intentions are still technically alive…
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Paper Valentines
For many of us, receiving paper valentines may be the stuff of school days -- a piece of the past.
Celebrity Extra: Mickey Rourke
What ever happened to Mickey Rourke? He appeared to be making a comeback in the movie where he played a wrestler, but I haven't seen him in anything since.
Best Bites: Toasting to Toast
"I'd like to make a toast!" said my friend at a happy family celebration. Without missing a beat, her nephew burst out, "Don't we need to get the toaster first?"
Salome's Stars: January 15
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation that you don't approve of. If it's going to work, it will do so despite your objections.
Divas on a Dime: Pot of Vegetable Soup
Does last week already feel like a month ago? We often begin the new year with the best of intentions, and the trick is making them sustainable.
The Garden Bug: The Importance of Snow
As snowflakes form in the clouds and fall to the earth, they collects nitrogen and other particulates like sulfur from the atmosphere.
Celebrity Extra: Jamie Lee Curtis
Is it true that Jamie Lee Curtis almost played Linda Blair's role in "The Exorcist"? How old was she then?
Best Bites: Baked Black Bean Dip
A good appetizer brings everyone together, whether you've just come in out of the chill from an afternoon of sledding or you're gathering around the TV to watch a game.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, as observed in East Asian cultures, occurs on the first day of the first lunar month, not on a calendar date. It is celebrated in China, North Korea, South Korea…
Salome's Stars: January 8
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While a long-deferred decision might suddenly take on some urgency after news on a related matter...
Divas on a Dime: Super Foods on a Shoestring
When food prices rise, many people assume that eating well is the first thing that has to go. But some of the most nourishing foods in the grocery store are also the least expensive…
Salome's Stars: January 1
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member's personal situation is, fortunately, resolved in time for you to get back into your hectic round of holiday preparations.
Celebrity Extra: Jason Clarke
Is it true that Apple TV+ has canceled "The Last Frontier?" I thought it was a really underrated show. Will another network pick it up maybe?
Best Bites: Good Fortune Cookies
Don't put away your holiday baking supplies yet. Start 2026 with your own homemade fortune cookies complete with a special message or prediction hidden inside.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Millville Glass
What cities come to mind when you think of glassmaking? Venice, Italy? Waterford, Ireland? Sandwich, Massachusetts? How about Millville, New Jersey?
Divas on a Dime: Regal Recipe
After the whirlwind of Christmas cooking, I like to glide into the last week of the year with recipes that practically make themselves.