Being smart can save money — and grief — at your dental office
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every professional has those moments when they shake their heads at the circumstances facing them.
Recently, an acquaintance shared a story of a customer who neglected to follow up on the check engine light in her car. After months of that pesky light on the dash the young woman was shocked that her car wouldn’t start and her mechanic explained...
Alexa, dress me
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have an embarrassing confession. (How many times have I revealed pieces of myself to you, the reader? Countless. Yet, I still manage to show my face in public.)
In high school, I kept a clothes diary. Yep, I did (vapid as it may seem).
An elaborate, daily log of what I wore (including accessories) so as not to repeat for as long as possible. I had an...
Meatless meals make for mouthwatering dishes
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
A baked mushroom pasta casserole can entice eaters to give meatless meals more than one try.
Local chefs I interviewed recently on top 2018 food trends cited farm-to-table and hyper-local eating as among the top locally enduring preferences for the coming year. Indeed, the most readily available ingredients featured at farmers markets are local...
Fly Eagles, Fly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s been quite a week of celebrating in Philadelphia! Just a few days shy of Valentine’s Day, there has been nothing but love in the air thanks to that incredible win last Sunday.
I will be honest (even at the risk of being ostracized) and tell you that I am not a die-hard football fan. I can count on one hand the number of regular season games I...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Getting through the winter months
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
One thing is for certain, in the winter months, the days are short and the weather is cold and unpredictable. That combination can lead to the “winter doldrums”. It would be very easy to give in to that and “wait out” the time in hibernation, doing nothing and accomplishing nothing. Productivity and purpose are essential to living. Nothing...
A February SuperSix just for Valentine’s
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! Not that we ever really need an excuse to shop…but, a holiday does ramp up the intensity. I have found some fun ideas, all under $100!
Here we go…
JCrew Ruffle Neck Pullover (on sale for $60!) :
On Your Table: Groundhog Day leaves us between seasons – a great time for soup
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Versatile soups such as Vietnamese Pho bridge the gap between winter and spring.
Well, will he or won’t he?
I’m referring of course to whether Punxsutawney Phil will pop back into his burrow after seeing his shadow. This is considered to be a predictor that spring isn’t coming soon. Or, if he enjoys a cloudy day we can hope for its...
Home improvement: our twisted idea of fun
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My husband and I have renovated several houses over the course of our twenty four years together. I’m talking top to bottom gut jobs. And, surprisingly, we’ve remained married through it all! I think we work well together during the process because we’re aligned in our “big picture” vision and it carries us through the chaos. We laugh (now) when...
Not enjoying a new ‘Frontier’ of air travel
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am writing this article from seat 32E on Frontier Airlines. I’m on my way to Florida (sandwiched in between my two sisters) to surprise our mother for her birthday.
FYI, we are not flying first class.
I know this because I can see the cockpit door from where I’m located, midway on the aircraft.
Frontier is a no nonsense operation. They are here to...
On Your Table: With the Eagles in NFC Title game, make sure you eat to win!
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
New Mexico Beef Chili packs a wallop and warms eaters right down to their toes.
Well the Eagles remain competitors for the Super Bowl, with one playoff game left — Sunday night’s NFC Title game against the Vikings — and we might watch the Bowl regardless of whether the Eagles are playing or not, just to watch the commercials. No matter...
