Welcome to summer. Officially, anyway. After what was a very cool and damp May, almost cracking the top 10 coldest on record in Albany, we made a hard 180-degree turn into summer last month. It was, according to some people...
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Editor’s Letter
Happy birthday America! It was 229 years ago that John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress, was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Soon after, celebrating our freedom and independence on July 4th with fireworks, picnics and...
Summer Kick-Off
Saratoga County Fair: July 12-17 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa 885.9701 www.saratogacountyfair.org Pay One Price Rides (handstamps)All the rides, all the time. Animal rides not included.Tuesday-Friday 12noon-midnight $20Sunday 12noon-11pm $20Fair Gate DiscountsTuesday-Thursday $7 adult admissionWednesday $4 senior (65...
Outdoor activities for summer fitness
By Judy Torel With the warm weather finally here, many opt to take their workouts outside to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful weather. With so many choices of outdoor activities, which ones can be substituted for the workouts we...
How sweet it is
A day in the life of a pastry chef By Mary Beth DeCecco I am not ashamed to admit that I have a sweet tooth. So, to have the opportunity to spend a day with a pastry chef was quite...
Home remedies for common ailments
By Ann Carey Tobin, M.D. There are many safe and natural remedies located in your cupboards, refrigerator and garden. The following questions and answers address the therapeutic application of many of these household items to everyday ailments.Q: My doctor told...
Exterior home improvement
There is never a shortage of outdoor projects to keep you busy during this time of year. Whether it's mowing the lawn, gardening, painting, building a deck, or replacing the gutters, chances are good that many of your weekends are...
Gardening Q&A
By Kerry Mendez Q: I really love ornamental grasses but I don’t have a lot of sun. Are there some grasses that will grow in the shade?A: You are correct in assuming that most ornamental grasses like sunny areas, but...
From stressful to automatic routines
By Randy L. Cale, PhD With summer vacation upon us why wouldn’t you want to make life as struggle free as possible with yourself and your children? While there will certainly be struggles, why not establish a structure and routine...
You think youre the master, but does your dog think so, too?
By Michael Miller So, you’ve been to basic obedience classes and your two-year old Chocolate Lab Sasha has graduated at the top her class. By working with her on a consistent basis, you’ve taught her to sit, lie down and...