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It’s long awaited, it’s a ton of work, but our “4th Annual Best of the Capital Region” issue is finally here. Some of the winners were no-brainers, others surprised us, but all are deserving of their awards. Part of the...

This month I have a mixed bag of books—one chick-lit, one horror story, one companion to a classic and one that I debated including at all—I found it somewhat horrifying, somewhat instructive, mostly appalling, but still I was unable to...

Decoding the wine labelBy Henry Klein IIICan you judge a wine by its label? Well, perhaps not entirely, however the label does provide a great deal of information about the wine. Label reading requires some knowledge as requirements vary significantly...

The new science of flexibilityBy Judy TorelThe fitness industry is evolving at a rate similar to that of computer technology. Because information changes so rapidly, oftentimes it appears as conflicting. In reality, the science is evolving and what was thought...

Secrets of building self-esteemBy Randy Cale, PH.DA healthy sense of believing in one’s self is at the core of a happy, productive and successful life. We want our children to develop healthy self-esteem. Unfortunately, the more concerned we become about...

Guiding children through loss and griefBy Diane E. Lykes, LCSWIn 1975, a teacher at a small suburban high school decided to teach a class called “Death Education”. His name was George Campbell and despite the controversy involved, he developed an...

Garden GuruBy Kerry A. MendezQ: What is the difference between compost and mulch? I heard a speaker at a garden show say that compost was good to use as a mulch. I thought compost was what you turned into your...

Pools: A great way to soak up summer funBy Michelle CoyneImagine lazy summer days cooling off in the pool, floating on a raft immersed in your favorite book and throwing pool parties. All of these are possible in time for...

Home and garden trends grow on the webWith an abundance of new home and garden décor and appliances on the market this year, shopping for these items can be daunting. It takes lots of time and research to find what’s...

According to my trusty and very well-worn Merriam Webster Dictionary, Spring Fever is listed as “a listless, lazy, or restless feeling commonly associated with the beginning of spring”.I’m sure I’m not the only one “suffering” from spring fever these days....