Is there a movie which you always enjoy watching, no matter what your mood is? “Rhythm on the River” from 1940 is such a movie, a little-known gem which belongs in every classic movie lover’s collection. This movie stars Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Basil Rathbone, and Oscar Levant. This is only the second movie that…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 1
Wall Street closed higher on hopes that the Federal Reserve may soon take it easier on its hikes to interest rates, with the S&P 500 gaining 1 percent Thursday. Several reports painted a picture of a split U.S. economy. The job market remains remarkably solid, but manufacturing is weakening and shoppers of all kinds are…
Simple Habits to Tend to Your Emotional Well-Being
Statistics on mental health paint a dire picture, with self-reported and diagnosed depression and anxiety on the rise post-pandemic. Dr. Andrew Weil. (Kevin Abosch) Over a decade ago, Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in integrative health, wrote “Spontaneous Happiness” as a guide to emotional well-being and in response to the skyrocketing interest and incidences of depression….
Look for Joy to Find Well-Being, Say mindbodygreen Founders Jason and Colleen Wachob
There may be a glut of health information available today, but the best things in life—and health—are free, say mindbodygreen founders Jason and Colleen Wachob. Their new book “The Joy of Well-Being” is a realistic, ultra-practical guide to good health that cuts through the noise of the ever-growing world of wellness. “We are at the…
Comeback King: From Prison to His Own Restaurant, Chef Anthony Caldwell Followed a Path Laid by Providence
On a spiritual level, the journey of 50Kitchen is a lot longer than the 710 miles between Dorchester, Massachusetts and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Executive chef and owner Anthony Caldwell says divine providence got him from where he was to where he is today. And where he was, was prison. “I didn’t have the perfect…
Antonio Canova: Master of Marble, Lover of Clay
Many of us can imagine how an artist composes a picture on paper, but how a sculptor converts a lump of stone into a sculpture of beauty remains one of life’s enigmas. We can see or read the steps in the sculpting process, but the sculptor’s skill still enchants us. Sculptor Antonio Canova created the…
Hands On: Pinching and Hand-Pollinating for a Bumper Crop
Ever wonder why one garden is extremely lush, while the one next door in the same ecosystem is struggling along? And particularly when both get the same hours of sun and are appropriately watered and fertilized? As with anything else in life, it comes down to attention to detail. Pinching—which can be done with garden…
Going Light and Bright for Summer
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service The summer is typically the time of year when we dress in lighter/brighter clothing to keep cool—so it’s also a good time to use softer, lighter colors within the home. In many situations, lighter colors give a space a crisp, fresh and clean feeling. Light colors can also…
Grilled Chicken Caprese Salad with Avocado
Every summer, we simply cannot wait for our basil plants and baby tomatoes to explode. We plant a plethora of tomatoes, ranging from heirloom to sweet cherry babies. Needless to say, Caprese is a summer staple around here. We’ve got sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, and tender mozzarella to balance it all out. All of it…
Colorful Reflector in Cat’s Eye Enhances Night Vision
Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminescent, reflecting a variety of bright colors. Is he unusual, or do all cats’ eyes shine in the dark? What causes this magic? A: Henry’s magic glow arises from the “tapetum lucidum,” Latin for “bright tapestry.” It’s a…
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