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The Garden Bug: Vernal Equinox
The first day of spring arrives Thursday, March 20, 2025. This day is known as the “vernal equinox.”
Salome's Stars: March 6
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal relationship that seems to be going nowhere could be restarted once you know why it stalled.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Snakes in Art
Whether it's as subtle as the serpentine front of a Chippendale chest or as lifelike as the three-dimensional snakes that slither across…
Celebrity Extra: Happy's Place
I'm so happy to see so many cast members on Reba McEntire's new sitcom. Are there any other cast members from the original “Reba” series set to appear in the future?
Divas on a Dime: The Muffuletta
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Mardi Gras is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a taste of New Orleans? Enter the Muffuletta…
Salome's Stars: February 27
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your usually sharp instincts about people should be right on the cutting edge in regard to a major decision.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Stick Clocks
In 1905, Albert Einstein published his theory of special relativity, teaching the world that time is relative.
Celebrity Extra: Phoebe Dynevor
What ever happened to the character of Daphne who was so central to the first season of “Bridgerton”? Is she ever coming back?
Divas on a Dime: Grain Bowls
Grain bowls -- also called Buddha bowls, nourish bowls or power bowls -- are the ultimate meal prep hack.
Best Bites: Key Lime Pie
It has been a long winter, and now it's time to celebrate a new season! Nothing says spring like the zingy taste of citrus, and this is when my favorite key lime pie recipe…
Salome's Stars: February 20
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A more difficult challenge than you expected emerges early in the week. But with your strong Taurean determination...
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Magic Lanterns
According to author Arthur C. Clarke, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Look at magic lanterns, which even have "magic" in their name.
Celebrity Extra: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Is it true that “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is coming back? Will it be a TV series or a movie?
Divas on a Dime: Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice
One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Rice: A Dish That's Easy, Elegant, and Surprisingly Frugal.
10 DIY gift ideas for Valentine’s Day
Surprising your significant other with a Valentine’s Day gift is sweet, but making something yourself adds a special, personal touch!
Salome's Stars: February 13
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Having second thoughts could be a good thing, even if you're determined to go through with your plans.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Tea Trolleys
It's probably no surprise that the tea trolley emerged in Victorian England. Just the words "tea trolley" can conjure up an image of a delicate cart…
Celebrity Extra: Noah Centineo
I really enjoyed the first two seasons of “The Recruit” on Netflix. It's hard to tell if there will be a third one. Will there be?
Salome's Stars: February 6
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be prepared for a romantic disappointment to become a fading memory with the arrival of a new love...