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Opinion | Susan Knopf: COVID-19 still looms large
I’ve had my two Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. I was vaccinated at the Summit County bus barn. I’m not sure why everybody asks me where I got my shots. In just a few weeks, 90% of adult Americans are expected to be eligible to get vaccines. I’m feeling like the veil of this pandemic is starting to lift. I got together with friends for two intimate dinner parties. I’m starting to feel normal again. Yet we are being warned by every public health official — local, state, national and international — to slow down. If we’re not careful, another more...
Another awards show has come and gone and the cast of Schitt’s Creek has once again found themselves on the winning side of thing
s. This time, the gang took their winning streak to the 2021 SAG Awards. The beloved Canadian sitcom picked up the top prize for best comedy ensemble at yesterday’s pre-recorded Zoom ceremony. But it was a big night, in particular, for Catherine O’Hara, who won best female actor in a comedy series for her turn as Moira Rose in the show’s final season (beating out, among others, her co-star Annie Murphy). And, if nothing else, the Canadian icon’s win cemented a certain truth: She’s been totally winning awards season. Here’s how. A record-setting win With her latest win, O’Hara joins...
In the region of Tuscany, between the two ancient cities of Florence and Siena, are 100 square miles of hills reaching their peak at almost 3,000 feet above sea level
These hills, called the Chianti Hills, produce some of the most famous wines in the world. In Tuscany, the Sangiovese grape comes in many forms depending on the region. But in the hills of Chianti, with the advantage of a drainy clay soil called galestro, the wines achieve what I call Italian elegance: the ability to be refined and balanced, with winemakers confident and skilled enough to show off a rustic side wrapped up in a light touch. This is a great time of year for Chianti. The first half of spring brings unpredictable weather that’s just right for the...
When I first moved to my new home on Vancouver Island, I put out a call for models for Helen’s Closet
We got so many amazing volunteers and it is really cool to have local sewists and makers come in and model our designs! For this pattern launch we were lucky enough to have three models (three!). I want to shine the spotlight on them over the next few days to help you consider size, fabric, and styling for the March Top and Dress! Today I want to introduce you to Kate. Let’s get started! The March Top and Dress is 20% off during the launch! No code required. Get the March Top and Dress I met Kate shortly after we relocated,...
My daughter is that girl
She’s the one who is 14 but looks like she’s 17. She’s tall and fit and has curves in all the “right” places. She’s always looked several years older than she is, and the road has been riddled with unwanted advances, body shaming, and bullying. We thought you'd also like: Body-Positivity Can Help With Changes During Puberty When Your Daughter Develops Faster Than Her Peers The challenges started at age 10, when she started looking a lot older than her peers. She was getting attention from older boys that I hadn’t thought to prepare her for at such a young...