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Salome's Stars: Jun 29
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Continue to build your self-confidence by taking additional steps to assert your rights.
The Garden Bug: Planting alstroemeria
Also known as Peruvian lily plants or "Lily of the Incas," alstroemeria like well-draining soil and lightly filtered sunshine.
Divas on a Dime: Restaurant-worthy Linguini
Maybe you didn't actually forget about dinner, but your hectic, nonstop day happened. Suddenly it's 6:00 and the family is looking to you because they're starving. What's for dinner?
Celebrity Extra: Vanessa Redgrave
A friend keeps recommending the series "Call the Midwife" to me. She says it's a British show that she watches on PBS. Is it available to stream anywhere?
Salome's Stars: Jun 22
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it's best not to push it.
The Garden Bug: Building your own bird house
You can download free plans for bird houses, bird feeders, wind chimes, butterfly houses and much more at these sites.
Divas on a Dime: Baked Potato
Remember stuffed baked potatoes? I was discussing food with some friends, and none of us could recall the last time we had stuffed baked potatoes.
Celebrity Extra: Jeremy Strong
What is next for the great Jeremy Strong now that “Succession” is over?
Memorable quotes about fathers
Being a dad isn’t easy… but when somebody does it right, it reminds the rest of us what a world-changing difference a good dad can make.
What Makes A Dad
God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature…
Salome's Stars: Jun 15
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility.
The Garden Bug: National Pollinator Week
Pollinating animals travel from plant to plant, carrying pollen on their bodies. This allows the transfer of genetic material critical to the reproductive system of most flowering plants.
Divas on a Dime: Classic Hamburger
Father's Day is fast approaching, and if you're wondering what to do for dear ol' dad, I have a suggestion. How about a mouth-watering burger?
Celebrity Extra: Bridget Everett
Where have I seen the actress who stars in the HBO series "Somebody Somewhere?" Was she a stand-up comedian?
Salome's Stars: Jun 8
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're moving up and away from that recent setback.
The Garden Bug: Bolting
"Bolting" is when plants begin to flower and set seeds; this is the end of the harvesting period. To prevent it from happening, cut off the flowers from plants…
Divas on a Dime: Pickled Onions
How about a recipe that's embarrassingly easy to prepare, is ready in minutes, costs next to nothing and adds amazing flavor to many of your favorite meals?
Celebrity Extra: Noah Wyle
I really enjoyed a series of movies with Noah Wyle called "The Librarians." I read that it's being turned into a series. Where and when can I watch?
Salome's Stars: Jun 1
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe.