Bridge by Steve Becker
Trump control is a key factor in many deals, but it is not exclusively the province of the declarer. Today’s hand shows how the defense can exercise control over the trump suit, and in doing so, stop a slam. Declarer won the opening diamond lead with the ace and played a low trump to the ...
Early harvests and nighttime picking
CORTE FRANCA, Italy — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy’s prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit to maturation earlier than ever. Climate change is ...
Pamela Anderson recommends Watermelon Granita for a cool, no-fuss summer dessert
My cookbook “I Love You” began as a box of recipe cards: a housewarming gift for my sons, inspired by our homegrown traditions and world travel. Since I don’t have a strong sweet tooth, dessert for me is more about being social and having something to share over cards, tea and coffee. ...
Welcoming grandchild No. 16 and recovering after a bit of a tumble
First of all, I will share the exciting news! Our 16th grandchild was born July 29. Jayden Jax was born to daughter Lovina and Daniel weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. He was born three weeks early due to Lovina having preeclampsia. He had a short stay in NICU but mother and baby are now both home and doing as well as can be expected. He joins sister Brooklyn, 11 months. She is not too happy to have to share her daddy and mommy with a brother. She’s still a baby herself so she needs extra love as she transitions into having a sibling. Daughter Verena kept her ...
DEAR ANNIE: Couple indecisive over interfaith marriage
DEAR ANNIE: I am Jewish and have been dating a wonderful Catholic man for almost two years. We love each other and have started talking seriously about marriage. Until recently, our different religions did not seem like a problem. We respected each other’s traditions, celebrated holidays with both families and never pressured one another to change. Now that marriage and children are becoming real possibilities, the differences feel much bigger. I want to raise my future children Jewish and give them the same traditions and sense of identity that shaped me. My boyfriend wants them ...