Festive and Fun: Music, dance, humor make the holidays bright

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Tis the season to be merry, and arts organizations are certainly contributing more than their fair share to the mood. From festive concerts and ballet spectaculars to theme-park celebrations and artsy shopping, the city will be awash with holiday offerings for all tastes and budgets. And it all starts early in November, so make your […]

Finding Contentment in Your Life

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If only, if only, if only … Moms, these two words are the bane of contentment in my life, and maybe in your lives, too. If only I had more money, then I would be happy. If only the kids made better grades, then I could relax. If only I were 10 pounds lighter… If […]

Fabulous Wine Pairings for Your Holiday Dinner

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The holidays are here, a special time of the year to celebrate with friends and family — all the excitement of catching up on the new and the old, football scores, latest movies and a much anticipated holiday dinner along with great wine. Whether you favor a riotous sports enthusiast crowd or an urbane gathering, […]

Low back pain? Suffer no more!

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Back pain affects 80 percent of Americans at some time in their lives. It’s the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years of age, according to the National Institute of Health Statistics survey. Indeed, more than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 experience frequent back pain. Symptoms of back […]