Thirst By Varsha Bajaj Imagine growing up in Mumbai, India, where the author grew up, and not having enough water to drink, bathe and do laundry. Twelve-year-old Minni and her family live in the poorest section of Mumbai, India, the slums, where they do not have running water. Every day, Minni’s mother walks to a […]
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Movie Review/’Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’
It has been 15 years since famed archeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) was onscreen in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and even longer since he was onscreen in a decent movie. Fans were worried if that creative flop would be the last they’d ever see of Indy, but now he has […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Hey, all, it’s Schnickelfritz here. The cat, the myth, the legend. I am larger than life and I am looking for a person who can handle me being the most handsome, smartest, coolest and laziest dude in the house. With a little bit of CATtitude mixed in. I am BIG. Around 20 pounds. I don’t […]
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What I’ve learned
When my son, Daniel, was young, I took him to Norway Memorial Library to get his first library card. He stood on a small wooden stool at the checkout counter so he could see the card being prepared. I signed a form confirming that I would be accountable for my son’s items. After a bit […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Roasted Lemon Linguine This roasted lemon and tomato linguine pasta is a simple summer dinner. Roast the tomatoes ahead of time, and this recipe comes together in a flash. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 cup roasted tomatoes 4 very thin lemon slices 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 ounces linguine pasta 1 1/2 cups arugula 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn […]
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Kids’ Book Review/’Max and the Midknights’
Max and the Midknights By Lincoln Peirce Max and the Midknights is a story of adventure and discovery. It has both unexpected and expected twists. It has a bunch of good laughs and fun little illustrations. It is also a story about breaking out of social norms, while being set in the middle ages. I […]
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What I’ve learned
Recently, there was a rainstorm so intense, it sounded like a thousand out-of-sync drummers. As our newly planted garden was being beaten down, a song by Bob Dylan came to mind: ‘A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall’. Recorded in 1963, the song is seven minutes long and in the form of verse/chorus. The chorus is short, […]
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Do you have room in your heart?
Meet Gemma. Her name comes from Italian, from a word that means ‘precious stone’. Our Gemma is sure precious. More of a jewel than a stone, but it fits. Gemma is about 4 years old, is a sweetie pie, and loves people. She’s about 50 pounds with a great personality and does pretty well on […]
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Book Review: ‘Illustrated Stories from The Greek Myths’
Usborne Illustrated Stories from The Greek Myths Retold by Russell Punter Illustrated by Matteo Pincelli Readers Beware! Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths are not for the faint of heart as they contain many fictional monsters and humans engaging in violence. They are perhaps best suited for students in Late Elementary , Middle School, and […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Garlic Shrimp and Corn with Fennel This sheet pan dinner is loaded with summer corn, tomatoes, fennel and shrimp. The whole thing is broiled together, so you can have it on the table in a flash. Top with feta, fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice for the perfect summer weeknight meal. 4 servings […]