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Literary Scene: Novellas with a taste of Italy

Published: May 08, 2026 at 05:08 AM

Reading J. A. Marz’s books is like taking a trip to Italy, to Tuscany to be exact. Tuscany is a region in Italy that includes the cities of Florence and Pisa, with rural areas that are emblematic of h...

At The Movies: “SNL”’s “Lorne” unplugged

Published: May 08, 2026 at 05:07 AM

The title of the movie is “Lorne.” On the movie theater screen, the opening title is Lorne with a period. In publicity posters for the movie, there is no period. The point, ahem, is that the documenta...

Growing Green: Care and maintenance for the lilacs to bloom

Published: May 08, 2026 at 05:05 AM

The classic lilac flower fragrance is highly anticipated every spring. Clusters of lavender flowers have a fragrance that cannot be imitated. The oldest known lilacs planted in our country date back t...

Healthy Geezer: Presenting your Top 10 list for longevity

Published: May 08, 2026 at 04:59 AM

Q. What are your best recommendations for achieving a long life? The American Geriatrics Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging offers a Top 10 list for longevity that can’t be beat. I present a bri...

Respectfully Yours: Tips for tipping staff when staying at hotels

Updated: May 08, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Dear Jacquelyn, I plan on traveling more frequently this summer. I’m never sure how much and when to tip housekeeping, concierge, valet, etc. I would like to know the basic guidelines for tipping hote...