Silvoor Stories: Reflections for a time of transition
Times of transition can cause a lot of stress in our lives. For Amanda Bentley Brymer, a simple observation on the natural beauty around her was enough to change her mindset last week.
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On My Plate: Rhubarb
Rhubarb looks like and is categorized botanically as a vegetable, but its flavor blends well with fruits in baked goods like pies.
Media Matters: The clock is ticking on ‘60 Minutes’
"60 Minutes," the longest-running prime-time TV news program, has survived nearly a dozen presidencies. Today, though, political and economic pressures are putting the program at risk.
On My Plate: Pizza-inspired tarts
One Institute for Learning in Retirement class recently took a field trip to MOON Co-op to try their hand at baking tarts with a pizza twist.
Reflections: Economic Depressions
The stock market has gone through multiple rounds of whiplash since President Donald Trump assumed office on Jan. 20. Columnist Allan Winkler writes that Trump mirrors historic figures like Cornelius Vanderbilt and opposes approaches like that of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
On My Plate: Asparagus
Asparagus comes in two main varieties in the U.S., green and purple. Both are more nutritious when sourced locally, James Rubenstein writes.
Media Matters: To ban or not to ban
Challenges to books in public school libraries have risen sharply in the past five years. Columnist Richard Campbell writes that the Trump administration's efforts to clamp down on materials that promote diversity have put librarians at the center of a political fight.