Bridge by Steve Becker
Deception plays an important role in bridge and can be utilized by either side during the play. It is generally easier for declarer to indulge in deception, since he has no partner to fool, but there are times when a defender can attempt to mislead declarer without running the risk of ...
Here’s a ‘Greek Out’ take on halibut, halloumi skewers
The chapter on main dishes in my cookbook, “Greek Out,” starts with an explanation of what “main dish” means to me. Most people, understandably, immediately think of dinner. Because in many places that’s the biggest meal of the day, and it’s usually meat plus starch plus ...
Does local honey alleviate allergies?
Spring and fall are peak times of the year for millions of people to experience seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses can make enjoying the outdoors particularly difficult for people with seasonal allergies, and many seek any and all remedies that can help them find ...
Lovina shares special memories from son’s birth
On Sept. 2, our youngest of eight children, son Kevin,turned 21 years old. It doesn't seem possible that he's that old already. I'm going to share the column our daughter Elizabeth wrote for me after Kevin's birth: “I'm 11 years old. I told mom I would write for her this week as she's very busy taking care of my new baby brother. Baby Kevin was born September 2 at 7:27 a.m. (2005). He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 21 inches long. We are very excited to have a new baby again, but we try to give my little sister Lovina extra attention so she doesn't get jealous. “Aunts Susan and ...
DEAR ANNIE: Courtesy should be required in shared spaces
DEAR ANNIE: I go to the same nail salon every few weeks, and lately I’ve noticed something that is driving me crazy. Almost every time I’m there, someone is talking loudly on their cellphone, watching videos without headphones or having a FaceTime conversation while the rest of us are trying to relax. At my last appointment, the woman next to me spent nearly the entire hour on speaker phone discussing everything from her marriage to her daughter’s problems at school. The nail technicians seemed uncomfortable, but no one said anything. I didn’t want to be rude or too ...