Get through the winter safely

#MiddleburyCT #Winter #Seniors The top five items tonight on my local news channel were automobile crashes caused by slick road surfaces. And these weren’t just little fender ... Continue Reading →

Cold weather can be deadly for outdoor cats

#MiddleburyCT #OutDoorCats #CatShelter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I care for a rescued barn cat who refuses to come indoors – she will come onto the porch for food and water, and let ... Continue Reading →

Make a winter training schedule for your pet

#MiddleburyCT #Dog #TrainingSchedule #Winter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My German Shepherd, Dante, is smart but stubborn, and constant training is essential. But I wanted to share a method ... Continue Reading →

Gear up for winter

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Winter I think I’m ready for winter. I say that with fingers crossed because, truly, around here you just never know, despite what the annual Almanac ... Continue Reading →

Trees adapt to winter

By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY Winter in Connecticut can be hard on everything that lives outdoors. There are many adaptations for animals (fur, burrow, hibernate), birds (some just go south, ... Continue Reading →

Embrace winter with Butternut Squash Barley Soup

#MiddleburyCT #ButternutSquashandBarleySoup As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, what better way to embrace the season than with a steaming bowl of Butternut Squash Barley Soup? ... Continue Reading →

Keep walking this winter

#MiddleburyCT #MiddleburyLandTrust #Winter By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY As winter closes in here in Connecticut, it can be very tempting to just grab a sweater and a cozy blanket and curl ... Continue Reading →

Take classes from the comfort of home

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Winter #Covid #OnlineCourses The course catalog for the winter semester of the local senior college arrived in the mail, and I’ve already highlighted ... Continue Reading →

Prepare for winter illnesses now

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Flu #Covid #RSV Winter isn’t even close, and already we’re seeing an increase in illnesses. They’re calling it a tripledemic, and it includes ... Continue Reading →

Do I need a new coat this year?

#Middlebury #Seniors #Winter With cold weather here, we’re all trying to find ways to stay warm both indoors and when we go out. Are you set up for winter? This is the time to ... Continue Reading →