In this season of what seems to be never ending hustle and bustle, it’s nice to enjoy some down time. Sometimes I wonder if that is one of the primary benefits of having a cup of hot chocolate. It can’t be hurried, but instead savored slowly. Just the act of holding the steamy mug is comforting, and the taste is soul soothing.
Dear Amy: After 20 years and many tears, my ex has decided to reappear. He found my daughter on social media.
Sir Walter Scott once wrote that, “of all vices, drinking is the most incompatible with greatness.” Well, according to research published in JAMA Cardiology, that’s about right. Seems that if you stack drinking up next to having a poor diet, regular caffeine consumption and insufficient sleep, only drinking consistently causes an irregular heartbeat, aka atrial fibrillation or A-Fib.
Dear Heloise: Years ago, when I was very young, my mother would collect grease in an old, empty coffee can. She never threw it down the sink drain because my dad was a plumber and told her to not to clog the drain with grease.
To experience a more peaceful side of winter, many turn to cross-country skiing. While Nordic trails are often offered at traditional ski resorts, some of the best cross-country skiing is found at dedicated resorts. h To help narrow down the best, we began by asking a panel of experts to nominate their favorite cross-country resorts, and then our readers voted to help us crown a winner. Here are the 10 best cross-country ski resorts in North America, according to our readers.
Dear Amy: I was raised to not ask for gifts on special occasions such as Christmas, but to instead appreciate whatever someone wishes to give me, including no gift at all. This means that I don’t make gift lists, even when someone asks.
Dear Readers: When you order from a fast-food restaurant and go through a drive-thru, the meal usually comes with plastic utensils, napkins, condiments, straws, and salt and pepper packets. Don’t throw these items out, even if you are not going to use them for that meal. Instead, save them to take when you are picnicking or camping, or put them in a lunch bag for school or work.
C.S. Lewis, author of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” once said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” And Supreme Court Justice from 1902 to 1932, Oliver Wendell Holmes penned, “Men [and women, we say] do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.”
Keep your guests entertained on New Year’s Eve with drink accessories and festive elements that will elevate the celebration..
Dear Amy: I am a (female) hairstylist and own my small business. I love my profession and am proud of what I have accomplished.