Other Life Columns
Duplicate Bridge: Nov. 21
All local bridge clubs will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving. The Bridge
Center of East Aurora will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 25. Delaware Wednesday will play as usual
Wednesday evening. (Updated: 11/20/09 2:35 AM )
Yes to pellet-burning stove
Dear Jim: I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much heatefficiently?— Ron H. (Updated: 11/20/09 6:49 AM )
‘Pirate’ is pretty profane
“Pirate Radio” (R, 1 hour, 55 minutes) (Updated: 11/19/09 7:08 AM )
About that plastic in food
It’s invisible, tasteless and odorless, and yet it is found in many of the foods and beverages that we consume. It is BPA, short for bisphenol A. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:08 AM )
Yule spectacle like no other
“George, a camel, stepped on the foot of a Rockette; six sheep came off the elevator as three kings bearing gifts got on. ... Human Christmas trees bumped into eight maids-a-milking at the water cooler and an elf came down with the flu!” (Updated: 11/18/09 7:29 AM )
Can onions cure the flu?
Q. There is a message circulating on the Web about putting an unpeeled onion in a room to attract flu viruses. Apparently, this is supposed to protect people from catching the flu. Is there any truth here? (Updated: 11/18/09 7:29 AM )
Carolyn Hax: Meddling mother gets a laugh
Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend’s mom sent him a book about tips for a successful marriage. Our first reaction was to have a good laugh about it; we’re not ready for marriage yet, and neither of us has talked with our parents about it. (Updated: 11/18/09 8:12 AM )
Don’t forget that apple a day
Fall is apple season, and there’s no better time to enjoy the rich tastes and textures of the fresh, ripe fruit. In addition to their tantalizing flavors, all varieties of apples offer health benefits that are hard to beat. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
People’s Pharmacy: Is lead in hair dye safe?
Q. I’ve been using a Grecian Formula for my graying hair for years. It has lead acetate in it. I checked the Food and Drug Administration Web site. They say they tested it and approved it. The lead has me a bit concerned. Any thoughts? (Updated: 11/17/09 7:41 AM )
John Rosemond: Teens should not be driving
My oldest grandson, not yet 15, is already taking driver’s education. In fact, he’s already been behind the wheel with his instructor, on an interstate highway no less. I’m resigned to his obtaining his license in a little more than a year. I’m not happy about it. I’m resigned. Mind you, he’s more trustworthy and responsible (in my objective opinion) than 9.9 out of 10 of his peers. He’s a good if not great kid, and as my readers know, my standards are high. Still, I’m shaking my head in incredulous resignation. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:45 AM )
Parent to Parent: Avoid tantrums in toy aisle
As meltdowns occur in toy aisles across the nation, do your little ones a big favor. Understand that sensory overloads on empty tummies bring on screaming fits. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:46 AM )
Family Matters
You would think that when you are middle aged you could go to the mall without being chased. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
Your Place / Home Q & A
Acouple of weeks back a reader asked me about painting bathroom tile a different color instead of spending thousands of dollars to replace it. (Updated: 11/15/09 8:07 AM )
Reinventing a winery
Like an aging wine, wineries often go through dumb stages when nothing seems to be happening. Sometimes the producer couldn’t hold a quick rise to fame or didn’t have the capital funds to modernize his facility. Most of the time, though, the wines may not have lived up to their reputation. That has happened to Beaulieu Vineyards and Silver Oak, to name just two. (Updated: 11/15/09 8:07 AM )
Sticking with family’s faith
Q: Years ago, I attended an interfaith dinner hosted by the church I belonged to at the time. One of my dinner partners, whom I knew well, was of the Jewish faith. Many questions came up concerning each of our religions. During our conversation, I said: “Aren’t we all pretty much of the faith with which we were raised?” (Updated: 11/14/09 8:07 AM )