What kind of tree are you?
What your Christmas tree says about you
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
If your choice of fashion reveals to the world a bit about who you are…can the same be said for the type of Christmas tree you display at the holidays? Think about it. Do you prefer real or artificial? Colored lights or white lights? Tinsel or popcorn? Star or angel? I might be onto something here. If I didn’t...
All About Connecting: Five rules for online dating
Be realistic, have a plan and know who you are and what you want
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Ladies, it’s that time of year again. It’s the season of cocktail parties, mistletoe, and Victoria Secret underwear hot enough to warm up anyone, even on the coldest of nights. It’s also that time of year when after a few drinks, friends and strangers begin begging me to divulge my best-kept...
On Your Table: Holiday food traditions
From cookies to meals, what we cook at the holidays helps define the time of year
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Recently, friends came to my house to share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept alive by us for the next generation.
While we come from different places — Hungary, Italy, the Ukraine,...
Thinning the fashion herd
Time to move on from fashion items that just collect dust
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have a confession to make. Right now, my closet is full of clothes, my shoe rack is overflowing, and my jewelry box is piled high with accessories…but, I wear the same key pieces over and over again. It begs the question “why keep what I’m not wearing?” And, while it is a really good...
Attacks on Paris hit home
A time for vigilance — and thanks for all that we have
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Two years ago, my husband and I were in Paris celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. It was a dream of mine to see the Eiffel Tower and stroll along the Champs Elysee. The city was so beautiful and, contrary to the rumors suggesting otherwise, the French people were very friendly. We marveled...
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or even home cooked
Great local options and online resources can help make your feast easy and enjoyable for all
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Thanksgiving is at least a week away and there are many options so that the host or hostess can enjoy the day as much as the guests. Not everyone has the need to prepare an elaborate feast, serving a large turkey, tons of side dishes...
Kennett’s Dr. Sandra Mancilla joins St. Francis’ Family Medicine
WILMINGTON, DE – Saint Francis Healthcare is proud to announce that Sandra Mancilla, M.D., has joined the Family Medicine Department. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Dr. Mancilla is a compassionate physician with extensive experience in outpatient and community medicine. She will be caring for patients in a new office location, Metroform Medical Complex at 620 Stanton-Christiana Road in...
Diabetes Awareness Month – Screenings are critical to prevention
Brandywine Hospital encourages community members to get tested
Coatesville – Each year, more than a million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. And though the condition can largely be managed through proper diet, exercise and medication, many individuals with diabetes will develop serious health complications during their lives.
That’s why diabetes screenings are so important. With...
SuperSix:
Of barndoors, robes and othr fun items for November
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Helllllllo, it’s me. I was wondering if….you’d like to know about my November Super Six? OK, yes, I’m starting my article with lyrics stolen from Adele. But, I cannot STOP listening to her new song “Hello”. In fact, the HIGHLY anticipated album, “25”, drops November 20th and I could not...
Easy to dress right for Halloween
Go easy on the provocative, but keep it fun and easy
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love Halloween! I mean, what’s not to love about a holiday where you transform into someone/something else for a night AND eat tons of candy without remorse? While I’m sad that I don’t have little ones to take trickortreating anymore, I still enjoy finding cute and creative costumes to pass...
