By Randy Cale, PH.D When I speak with parents in my practice, most report that today’s children are ruder, more disrespectful, and show less respect for authority, teachers and adults in general. While it’s certainly true that there are polite,...
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Locally owned businesses
Accent Your Windows2522 Fawn Ridge,Castleton • 479.2733 Owners: Deborah Meddaugh and Nina MeddaughDescribe your business: Accent Your Windows offers custom window treatments and bedding primarily for residential customers in the Capital District. Fabric treatments such as draperies, valances, shades and...
Balance is key to happier relationships
By Raymond F. Angelini, Ph.D. Most of us struggle to find ways to live authentic and balanced lives in this crazy, fast–paced world. Poet E.E. Cummings once said, “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its...
Dog gone crazy
By Carolyn Iannone We love our pets! Who doesn’t enjoy the greeting of a slobbering, tail wagging friend at the door? Or the comfort of kitty balled up in our lap every night? Pets are like people, all very different...
Man of Kent
A quick bite in England on your way to Vermont Overall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 8 •Food 8 •Ambiance 8 •Price $ By Victoria Moran If someone invited you to lunch at a place that had 14 varieties...
Just business
By John Gray We begin this month’s column with a simple question—did you call in sick to work today? Note I did not ask if you were sick, merely if you called in sick. A recent survey by the fine...
Editor’s Letter
“April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go. ~ Christopher Morley,” John MistletoeAnd so spring has arrived. While we might not feel it just yet, soon enough all the signs will be there—the bulbs will be pushing...
Weather facts with Jason Gough
I really enjoy writing monthly columns for Capital Region Living. This month, I’d like to thank CRL for allowing me to not only write, but to “take notes”. I’ll explain. I’ve been fielding a lot of questions over the last...
Aging wines
By Henry Klein Many people assume the longer you keep a wine, the better it will get. So, how long do you keep a wine before drinking it? Many factors impact how long a wine should be held before drinking,...
Spring into action!
By Carolyn Iannone It’s that time to replace your snow boots with sandals and your mittens with gardening gloves! Below are five projects you can do to shape up your home this season.Cleaning your deck How to: Take a walk...