Garden Guru By Kerry A. Mendez Q: Can you tell me some fragrant perennials I can plant around my new deck?A: Fragrance is a very powerful way to add ‘beauty’ to your living space. Even though the purpose of a...
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Exercise addiction
By Judy Torel With so much of our society today falling into the category of physically inactive, it would appear as if an addiction to exercise would be a good thing! However, exercise addiction (like all addictions), leads to a...
Take control of your home…not your kids
By Randy Cale, PH.D When dealing with children who are moving through those pre-adolescent and adolescent years, our tendency is to respond to them in very controlling ways. We speak to them as if we have control over them, but...
Successfully managing conflict
By Raymond F. Angelini, Ph.D. Every relationship we’re involved in will experience its share of conflict. How well we resolve this conflict is a key predictor in terms of how successful and long lasting our relationships are likely to be....
Psycotherapy unwrapped
By Michelle Marks, phd At one time, seeking professional help was something you kept to yourself. Today, many people openly admit that they turn to therapists to help them through their problems. If you’re considering psychotherapy, but don’t know much...
Pairing wines and cheeses
By Henry Klein III Few things go together as beautifully as wine and cheese. Why does this couple compliment each other so well? It’s the tannin — the chalky, dry taste experienced when drinking wine. Quite simply, cheese cuts the...
Restaurant Review: Forno Bistro
casual and elegant rolled into one Overall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 9 •Food - 8 •Ambiance - 9 •Price - $$$$ By Danielle Pitanello Among the numerous restaurants that line Broadway in downtown Saratoga, a new one is...
Editor’s Letter
It amazes me to think that in just a few weeks the buses will be back on the roads and school will be in session. Even though I’ve long been out of school, the start of the school year always...
Popular Gardening Q&A
By Kerry A. Mendez Q: Last year I had GORGEOUS foxgloves but this year they are all dead. What happened?A: Welcome to the world of biennials! First, understand their modus operandi: Biennials have a two-year life cycle. First year: leaves;...