April showers bring May flowers, and this April brings so many good books, I had trouble trying to pick my favorites to review. Two are new works from established authors (one is short stories, one a sequel) and the third...

Sun Sign ForecastFor April 2008By Arlene DeAngelusBest Days for April 2008: 7th, 9th, 15th, 25th and 26th.Aries: (March 21 to April 20) Self-awareness and personal expression are your focus for this month. You become more assertive. After the 2nd, you...

GalleriesUpstate Artists Guild247 Lark Street, Albany426.3501; www.upstateartistsguild.orgHours: Thursday & Friday 5:30pm-8pm; Saturday 2pm- 8pm; Sunday 2pm-6pm. March 7-28The Green Show—Featured artist Michael Weidrich. March 71st Friday Films – 9pm. March 14Poetry @ the UAG - Deborah Poe & Nicole Karas....

Pet Q & A with Dr. David A. WolfeShaker Veterinary Hospital, LathamBy Ciara McCannQ: Are there any seasonal health issues to be watchful for with pets? A: In the winter, certainly frostbite and hypothermia are the big things to watch...

Considering relocating?By Dan MoranIf you’re like me, then the recent onslaught of wintry misery has ushered in the predictable slew of emails from friends puzzling over our refusal to join them in warmer climes. If that’s the case, then this...

Places I remember…A region, a world of adventuresBy Ed LangeIn my last column, I wrote about editing and converting old video tapes and photos to DVD. Having done this myself, the task took me on a journey through places and...

What’s the deal with water?By Judy Torel“Drink a minimum of eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day for health and to avoid dehydration.”You have heard and read this hundreds of times by now and if you are not slavishly trying...