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Celebrity Extra: Nancy Travis
I saw a picture in a magazine about Nancy Travis having a new show. What is it about, and when will it air?
Salome's Stars: Mar 23
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking definitive stands isn't easy for the often-wavering Moon Child.
The Garden Bug: Safer Bird Houses
Birds may reject a birdhouse placed near food or water, as these attract raccoons and rats that will eat birds and their eggs.
Divas on a Dime: Frozen Spinach
Savvy Shopping: Why Frozen Spinach Is the Best Bargain for Healthy Eating.
Celebrity Extra: Bruce Willis
How is Bruce Willis doing since he was diagnosed with a neurological disorder? I've enjoyed his work ever since seeing him in "Moonlighting," with Cybill Shepherd.
Divas on a Dime: St. Patrick's Day
An Irish Twist on Potato Pancakes for St. Patrick's Day.
The Garden Bug: Attracting Pollinators
Plants provide food, stabilize our soils, clean our air, supply oxygen and support wildlife.
Salome's Stars: Mar 16
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment.
Celebrity Extra: Henry Fonda
My son is reading the play "12 Angry Men" in his English class. I recall seeing the movie, starring Henry Fonda, years ago. Did it win any Oscars?
The Garden Bug: Shamrocks
The Irish word seamróg means "little clover" or "young clover". According to legend, St. Patrick used the three leaves of a seamróg to explain the Holy Trinity…
Salome's Stars: Mar 9
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some of you eager-to-please Moon Children might want to delay some decisions until midweek…
Divas on a Dime: Spanish Rice
This week we have a very popular one-pot meal seasoned with a little bit of versatility. This family-friendly dinner is an extremely inexpensive yet soul-satisfying meal.
Couch Theatre: Daisy Jones & the Six
Based on the novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid, this new miniseries taking place in the 1970s and follows young musician Daisy Jones…
Celebrity Extra: Patricia Heaton
Whatever happened to Patricia Heaton? She had two very successful sitcoms, but I haven't seen her in anything since.
Salome's Stars: Mar 2
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans.
Divas on a Dime: Quick and easy chili
Whenever you read about frugality, you'll find a lot about what not to buy. Well, I'm going to tell you what you should buy.
Celebrity Extra: Tina Fey
Is Tina Fey working on any new shows? Did the one about the mayor get canceled? I really loved "30 Rock," and I'm hoping she'll do a reboot of it someday.
The Garden Bug: Growing catnip
Set out catnip seedlings in a sunny, well-drained spot after the last frost of spring, spacing them 18" - 24" apart (some can grow to 5 feet tall).
Salome's Stars: Feb 23
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A chance for romance beckons from someone you thought was far out of reach.
Divas on a Dime: Anzac Biscuits
Are you familiar with Aussie Bites? I first learned about them at Costco, where a sample made me a fan in one bite.