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ESPN as an NFL commentator in 2003 and because Shyamalan loved the fact that he
resigned four weeks later after making con- was the only young actor who wore a tie to
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quarterback Donovan McNabb? the night before, reading the entire script
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pany’s name is derived from a Latin phrase had a role in 1994’s “Forrest Gump” as the
meaning “sound mind in a sound body”? son of Tom Hanks’ character. “The Sixth
Sense,” nominated for six Oscars, including
(c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc. Best Picture had a budget of $40 million,
and grossed an astounding $672.806.292
worldwide. It made $8 million on its opening
day in the U.S.

• Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore starred
in 2004’s “50 First Dates,” the story of a
marine veterinarian wooing a young woman
with amnesia. Due to Barrymore’s condition
resulting from a head injury, Sandler must
re-introduce himself and make her fall in
love with him every single day, because
her memory disappears every night as
she sleeps. The film calls the memory
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Have a smart phone? * On Oct. 8, 1869, future auto inventor and
Follow us! mechanic Frank Duryea is born. In 1893, his
Duryea Motor Wagon made its first successful
Facebook Website trip, 600 yards down his street in Springfield,
Massachusetts, before the transmission blew.
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* On Oct. 9, 1936, harnessing the power of the
(continued) Colorado River, the Hoover Dam begins send-
ing electricity over transmission lines spanning
but this neurological ailment is purely fictional, 266 miles to Los Angeles. The dam was built for
as there is no such condition. It is, however, the collection, preservation and distribution of
similar to anterograde amnesia, the inability that most precious of all Western commodities,
to form new memories, which can last for water.
mere minutes up to weeks. But going to
sleep isn’t related to this memory loss. * On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union inaugurates WONDERFUL WORDS:
the “Space Age” with its launch of Sputnik, the
• “Three Men and a Baby” was the Number world’s first artificial satellite. The 22-inch sphere A TO Z
One box office hit of 1987. It was rejected weighed 184 pounds. In January 1958, Sput-
by two studios, TriStar and Universal, nik burned up in the atmosphere when its orbit This week, Tidbits goes from A to Z with
before it was picked up by Disney under deteriorated. some unusual words that the average person
their new “Touchstone Pictures” label. probably hasn’t even heard of!
Three bachelors played by Tom Selleck, * On Oct. 7, 1960, the television drama “Route • If you’re apathetic about something, it
Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, share 66” first airs on CBS. It followed two young men
a Manhattan apartment, living the free and as they drove across the country in a Corvette. means you’re indifferent or uncaring. But
easy life until Danson’s ex-girlfriend shows “Route 66” was shot on location all over the U.S. what about apatetic? This word describes
up with the child he didn’t know about. More instead of in a studio. creatures that can change color or form
than 200 sets of twin girls were screen- as a survival method against predators. Of
tested for the part of Baby Mary before * On Oct. 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew becomes the course, the chameleon comes to mind, but
Lisa and Michelle Blair were chosen. The first U.S. vice president to resign in disgrace. He did you know that the octopus can change
company that manufactures Pampers paid pleaded no contest to a charge of income-tax color to quickly blend into its surroundings?
$50,000 for their diapers to be used in the evasion in exchange for dropping charges of The Greek word “apatetikos,” meaning
movie. political corruption, which included accepting “deceiving,” provides the origin of apatetic.
bribes even while vice president.
• The film careers of Heath Ledger and Joseph • Folks who want to recall pleasant memories
Gordon-Levitt were launched with 1999’s * On Oct. 5, 1986, after his plane crashes in from a trip might bring home a bibelot, a
“10 Things I Hate About You,” a teen comedy Nicaragua, ex-Marine Eugene Hasenfus con- beautiful or rare small souvenir. Those
drama that became a cult classic. The movie fesses to shipping military supplies into Nicara- gifted with clairvoyance, sometimes called
was a modern-day version of Shakespeare’s gua for use by the Contras, an anti-Sandinista “second sight,” have cryptesthesia, the
16th-century play “The Taming of the Shrew,” force created and funded by the U.S. and run ability to perceive things beyond the range
with Ledger’s character Patrick Verona by the Central Intelligence Agency. The result- of human senses. The term is derived from
based on Shakespeare’s Petruchio. Ledger, ing Iran-Contra scandal would rock the Reagan the Greek word “krypto,” meaning hidden or
who beat out Ashton Kutcher for the role, administration. secret.
studied Richard’s Burton’s portrayal of the
character in the 1967 film adaptation to help (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. • The mailman and FedEx guy all have diurnal
with his interpretation of the role. The movie’s All Rights Reserved routes. That means they show up daily.
teen sisters, Bianca and Kat Stratford, were Elves, fairies, sprites, goblins, and other
named as such in honor of Shakespeare’s mythological creatures who are spooky,
birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. mischievous, or frightful are described as
eldritch, a word with Scottish history.

• Funambulist is a fancy word for a tightrope
artist, based on the Latin words “funis” for
rope, and “ambulare,” (to walk.) Those
possessed by gluttony or greed are said to
engage in gulosity.

• If you have an adolescent in your home, you’re
dealing with hebetic issues – anything that
pertains to puberty. The word is a tribute
to Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, who
had the power to restore youth. The Greek
word for physician, “Iatros,” is the basis for
our word iatric, meaning anything referring
to a physician or medicine.

• A jorum is an uncommon word for a large
drinking vessel or punch bowl. Its origins
are in the Bible, where Joram, the son of
King Toi, in 2 Samuel 8:10 gifted King David
with vessels of silver, gold, and brass.

• Those engaged in koniology study dust,
germs, pollen, and allergens. The Greek
word for dust, “konis” gives us this term.
The Greek word “lykos” is the root of
lycanthropy, a psychosis in which a person
believes himself to be a wolf, acting and
howling like this predator. (continued)

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the A TO Z (continued):
full name of the famous Barbie doll?
2. MOVIE: Which movie features a family Optimists are firmly set in meliorism, the belief
home on Cherry Tree Lane? that everything tends to get better. Those
3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city who completely abstain from alcohol,
of Bermuda? sometimes called teetotalers, are also known
4. AWARDS: For what achievement is the as nephalists, from the Greek word for sober,
Folio Prize awarded? “nephalios.” Sitting through a boring meeting
5. MUSIC: What was the only U.S. Top 40 at work, yawning drowsily, inattentive, or
song that guitarist/singer Jimi Hendrix daydreaming? You’re said to be an oscitant,
had? from the Latin for yawning, “oscitans.” How
6. ANATOMY: What connects muscles to about that hypocrite who tries to convince
bones? others that he has high moral standards?
7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the That person is Pecksniffian, named for a
van in the animated series “Scooby-Doo, character in a Charles Dickens novel, Seth
Where Are You?”? Pecksniff. We all know what it is to quarrel
8. MEASUREMENTS: What does a candela with another in the heat of anger, but a
measure? quarrel is also a short, square-headed arrow
9. FOOD & DRINK: Which spirit is some- used with a crossbow, or a square pane of
times described as the “green fairy”? glass in a lattice window. That makes sense
10. LITERATURE: Owen Meany is a char- since the Latin word for square is “quadrus.”
acter invented by which author? In the world of politics, roorbacks are
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. rampant. These are defamatory lies intended
to damage another’s character. From the
Greek word for cave, “spelynx,” we get our
word to define a cave explorer,
spelunker. Those who keep
changing their opinions toward
a subject or cause are said to
be tergiversating. The Latin
equivalent is “tergiversare,” to
turn one’s back. You probably
won’t have a chance to use
the word ucalegon. It refers to
a next-door neighbor whose
house is on fire!

• Veronica might be a girl’s name,
but it’s also a bullfighting term,
where the matador stands
completely still and slowly
swings the cape away from
the bull. You probably know
that widget is another word
for gadget, but you might not
realize that a widgeon is a duck
with a reddish-brown head!

• During bad weather, ancient
Greek athletes exercised under
a xyst, a long covered portico.
The yarmulke, or skullcap
worn by Jewish males, is also
known as a zucchetto.

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HEY, LADY!

By Lucie Winborne • If you’ve eaten tiramisu, you’ve eaten
ladyfingers, a sweet sponge cake biscuit
* During the entire run of Gilligan’s Island, it was shaped like a large finger. Because of
never revealed if “Gilligan” was his first or last their dryness, the biscuits are very
name. absorbent, and are frequently soaked in
syrup, liqueur, or espresso and layered
* Although lesser known today, the temperance with cream in fancy desserts. The Brits
novel “Franklin Evans; or, The Inebriate: A Tale of call them sponge fingers, the Italians say
the Times” was one of Walt Whitman’s most com- “savoiardi,” while the French name is
mercially successful works. The great American boudoirs. Ladyfingers were introduced
poet wrote this novel at the start of his career, in the 15th century by royalty of the
strictly for cash. Interestingly, considering the Duchy of Savoy in western Europe, in
book’s subject matter, he later admitted that he honor of a visit from the King of France,
wrote it in a three-day drunken stupor. hence the name Savoiardi. There is
no leavening agent in ladyfingers, and
* Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they their spongey texture comes from air
make when they are tossed around in their con- incorporated into eggs.
tainer.
• The “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer” is
* The gelatin in Haribo gummy bears contains more commonly known as “The Lady
nine out of the 10 amino acids that are essential in Gold,” a painting by Gustav Klimt.
to our bodies. Completed in 1907, it was ordered by
Adele’s husband Ferdinand, a wealthy
* On Feb. 1, 2005, the Emergency Alert System Jewish banker and sugar merchant.
was accidentally activated in portions of Con- Klimt completed more than 100 sketches
necticut, calling for the immediate evacuation of prior to beginning painting. He used
the entire state. Later studies showed that citi- oil paint and silver and gold leaf on his
zens’ common sense prevailed, with the typical canvas that features Adele in a flowing
response being to “change the channel” or seek gown of gold rectangles, spirals, and
other confirmation. Egyptian symbols, seated on a throne
of gold and a gold star background. The
* Between 12,000 and 15,000 bicycles are painting, along with all of Ferdinand’s
retrieved from the bottom of Amsterdam’s canals art collection, home, and assets, were
each year. stolen from the family by the Nazis in
1941 and displayed at a Vienna, Austria
* In Ethiopia, a spot known as “The Gateway to gallery until 1998.
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* After the release of the 1996 film “Scream,”
which involved an anonymous killer calling and
murdering his victims, Caller ID usage tripled in
the United States.

* Your ears secrete more ear wax when you are
afraid than when you aren’t.

* 1912 saw the last Olympic gold medals made
entirely out of gold.
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cleaning as often as every three
or four months, but bedrooms
can go as long as 18 months.
Use runners and area rugs to
safeguard spots that may be
vulnerable, like under a vanity
or by your sofas.

* “I had some residue on my
bathroom ceiling from hard
water condensation. I happened
to have a set of crutches lying
around. I used a hair elastic
to secure a hand towel to the
arm rest of one crutch. Then I
sprayed it with water and used
it to scrub the ceiling. It worked
really well. I was done in no
time.” -- A.A. in Florida

* Two ways to remove a ban-
dage: Rub a little baby oil or
vegetable oil over it. The oil will
soak in and make it easier to
remove. Or -- and this works
especially well with kids -- have
them soak in the bath and use
baby shampoo to soften the
sticky edges.

* A baking soda and water mix
is great for tile floors if you want
a quick mop up. If a lot of your
floors are tile, do yourself a fa-
vor and invest in a steam mop.
They clean and sanitize, leaving
your floors brilliant.

* Be sure you use a trivet or
other protectant when plac-
ing flowerpots on wood floors.
Also, purchase felt pads for the
bottoms of furniture. This will
eliminate divots or other kinds of
depressions or scratches in the
floor.

* “Tiny tears in your window
screen can be secured with
clear nail polish. I dab the spot,
then use tweezers to line up the
tiny wires, then dab again. Just
make sure the window is open,
or the screen might stick to the
windowpane.” -- T.T. in Indiana

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Budget to Stay Busy, Not Bored VA Thieves Never Learn
This Winter
Criminals just can’t seem to help them-
This winter is not going to be a repeat of last year, selves when it comes to stealing from the
at least not at my house. COVID will no doubt Department of Veterans Affairs. What they
haven’t figured out is that they will eventually get caught.
keep raging around the world, limiting our options In a despicable scheme, a New Jersey man has admitted to helping steal and
for activities, canceling plans that were made with then sell $8.2 million in HIV drugs. One of his theft partners worked in a VA
fingers crossed. But here at home I’m going to be hospital pharmacy and was discovered via surveillance footage. The thefts hap-
pened over the course of 27 months. How, we would like to know, could some-
busy, not bored. one be allowed to walk out with $8.2 million in drugs in her bag without being
I’ve decided to spend a little mental health mon- stopped by security?
ey that in a normal world I would have used for In Georgia, a VA employee pleaded guilty to stealing $1.9 million in medical
meals out, a few new outfits and maybe a couple equipment and then reselling it. Using his VA credit card, he bought hundreds of
of weekends away at a very nice hotel in the next items and sold them to a company in another state for eight years.
The U.S. Attorney had a big day in arresting 16 people in a massive kick-
state. back-and-bribery scheme that included vendors and employees at two Florida
To make up for the disappointments, I’ve renewed VA hospitals. The $20 million in thefts started in 2009 and wasn’t discovered in
my Amazon Prime, not only for the free shipping audits. Their methods of theft and the charges were numerous and varied: in-
but for the movies and videos I can watch for free. flating the cost of goods sold or shorting the orders, paying kickbacks, making
There are hundreds of documentaries, including purchases with VA credit cards, receiving bribes, healthcare fraud and ordering
ones on travel, giving me great views of places I from companies that didn’t exist. The last of the band of thieves was recently
can’t currently go. There are thousands of movies sentenced.
In a smaller but equally important scheme, a Washington landlord admitted to
and television series I can watch with my Roku scamming $16,000 for HUD-VA housing for a homeless veteran. Not only was
device. And then there are the books, sent instant- he billing the government for the monthly rent, but he was collecting from the
veteran as well, a clear violation of the HUD-VASH program. For this he will get
ly to my Kindle, with font sizes I can change in a nailed for three times the amount he stole. The formerly homeless veteran will
moment. share in this and get a settlement of $4,000.
The one big beef I have is that none of these criminals ever go to jail for very
If I’m in the mood for British television and movies, long.
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only costing a few dollars per month. BritBox is
nearly as good as Adobe, at almost the same
price.
I’m looking at an inexpensive exercise bike, pos-
sibly a recumbent one. These allow all the move-
ments of riding a bicycle, but there is a seat back

to lean against and two handles to hold. (If there is
no space for a bike, there are pedal machines that

can be used while seated in a chair.)
And then there are the arts and crafts to fill the
long days. I searched online for crafts for adults
and found thousands of kits, including several
types I’d never tried before. Some of them, if they
turn out well, might end up being holiday gifts I

won’t have to shop for!

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Trivia Answers Sports Quiz Answers

1. Barbara Millicent Roberts 1. Dale Murphy.
2. “Mary Poppins” 2. Roger Maltbie.
3. Hamilton 3. The Seattle Kraken.
4. Literature written in English 4. John “Frenchy” Fuqua.
and published in the United 5. The Charlotte Sting.
Kingdom 6. Rush Limbaugh.
5. “All Along the Watchtower” 7. ASICS "anima sana in corpore sano".
6. Tendons
7. The Mystery Machine
8. Luminous intensity
9. Absinthe
10. John Irving

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HEY, LADY (continued): ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ll soon have
a chance to take a big step up from where you
When the Austrian government introduced the Art Restitution Act that year, an investigative are to where you want to be. Check it out first.
journalist determined that the gallery had many works that had been stolen from Jewish Remember: Even the Mountain Sheep looks
families during the war, a claim the gallery refused to acknowledge. After a 7-year legal before it leaps.
battle, the painting was returned to the family, who sold it for a record-breaking $135 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week
million. It has been on display in New York gallery since that time. brings a challenge that could determine the
future direction of your life. If you’re ready for
• The 1955 Disney film “Lady and the Tramp” was based on a 1945 magazine story, “Happy a change, accept it with confidence. A loved
Dan, The Cynical Dog,” by Ward Greene. It’s the love story between Lady, a sophisticated one supports your decision.
cocker spaniel, and the stray mutt Tramp. During development, the names Homer, Rags, GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A disruption
and Bozo were considered before the studio settled on Tramp. Tramp never calls Lady by creates a delay in completing your projects.
her name throughout the entire film, rather using the nicknames Pigeon and Kid. Singer Use this time to pursue a personal matter you
Peggy Lee voiced four characters in the film, the first time a superstar voice was used were too busy to deal with before. You’ll find it
in an animated film. She later sued Disney for breach of contract and was awarded $2.3 will be time well spent.
million. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still need to
be on the alert for any signs of problems that
• Did you know that a ladybug isn’t really a bug at all? They belong to the scientific order that could create serious misunderstandings. A
includes all beetles, and Europeans began referring to them as ladybird beetles over 500 more positive aspect begins to emerge toward
years ago. We think of them as red with black dots, but there are many varieties -- yellow the week’s end. Be patient.
with black dots, white with black dots, or dark blue or orange. Ladybugs aren’t always just LEO (July 23 to August 22) With things
spotted either – some are striped or checked! Some can change color to match vegetation slowing down a bit this week, it would be a
or to thwart predators. Of the more than 5,000 different species, about 450 can be found good time for luxury-loving Leonines to go
in North America. The average ladybug lives for about a year, during which time, will somewhere for some well-earned pampering.
consume about 5,000 aphids. If aphids can’t be found, a hungry ladybug will eat one of Things liven up around Friday.
its own kind. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Single
Virgos looking for partners are finally getting a
• Before she was Diana, Princess of Wales, she was Lady Diana Frances Spencer, who, break from Venus, who has moved in to make
although she was a wealthy aristocrat, worked as a Kindergarten teacher in London, things happen. Attached Virgos see their rela-
living with friends in an apartment in the city. Diana was named for another Lady Diana tionships blossom.
Spencer, a great-aunt who lived in the 1700s. Curiously enough, that Lady Diana nearly LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve
became the Princess of Wales in a marriage to the Prince of Wales of that era, Frederick, been working hard to get things done. Now
the eldest son of King George II. Instead she was married to Lord John Russell and take a breather and recheck your next step.
became the Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess’ brother, John Spencer, was the direct You might want to make some changes in
ancestor of Princess Diana. view of the news that comes your way.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
The watchword for savvy Scorpios this week
is “preparation.” Consider sharpening your
skills to make the most of the new opportunity
you’re about to take on.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December
21) There might still be some loose ends that
need tucking up if you hope to get that im-
portant relationship repaired. A new spurt of
activity starts soon.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
It’s a good idea to keep the positive momen-
tum going by finding and getting rid of any-
thing that could cause you to stumble. Keep
the path ahead clear and open.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A
period of contemplation is advised before you
make your next move. Be sure that where you
decide to go is the right place for you. A health
matter needs attention.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That new
energy surge that hit you last week continues
to send out good vibrations. Try investing a
part of it in creating something noteworthy on
the job.
BORN THIS WEEK: You like to balance your
personal universe, and in doing so, you help
bring harmony into the lives of the rest of us.

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1. Is the book of Ephesians in the Old BIBLE TRIVIA Spinach Apple Toss
Testament, New Testament or nei- ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Peter; 3) Azariah; 4)
ther? Levi; 5) Famine; 6) Malchus You might not think that spinach and
2. Which disciple did Jesus call apples go together -- but one bite of this
Cephas, which is Aramaic for “rock”? ultra-easy salad and you’ll quickly change
Peter, Paul, Thomas, Judas your mind!
3. From 2 Kings 14, who built Elath
(town) and restored it to Judah? Solo- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves, stems re-
mon, Nimrod, Azariah, Hiel moved and discarded
4. Which tribe of Israel was set apart 1 cup cored, unpeeled and sliced Red
to serve in the Holy Temple? Dan, Delicious apples
Gad, Levi, Simeon 1/4 cup bacon bits
5. In Genesis 41-42, what crisis did 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
Joseph’s family face? Flood, Famine, 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
Disease, Exile
6. Whose ear did Peter cut off? His In a large bowl, combine spinach, apples
own, Malchus, Baasha, Azariah and bacon bits. In a small bowl, combine
mayonnaise and apple juice. Add dressing
Hardcore trivia fan? Visit Wilson Ca- mixture to spinach mixture. Mix gently to
sey’s subscriber site at www.patreon. coat. Serve at once. Makes 4 (1 1/2 cup)
com/triviaguy. servings.

(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. * Each serving equals: 114 calories, 2g
fat, 4g protein, 20g carb., 555mg sodium,
2gm fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegeta-
ble, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Meat.

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Photo Credit: ABC/Erika Doss
Photo Caption: Scene from “The Wonder Years”

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“The Wonder Years” -Ð It’s the 1980s sitcom reboot we didn’t know we
needed until it was announced earlier this year. But this reboot is not a
continuation of the lives of Kevin Arnold and his family of the late 1960s.
Instead, the beloved series will follow the day-to-day lives of the Williams
family of Montgomery, Alabama, in the late 1960s. The Williamses are a Black family, so while the show will cover many of the same plot lines
centered around the 12-year-old son, Dean, it will be from a wholly different cultural perspective. Don Cheadle plays the adult version of Dean
narrating the stories of his tween years. Premieres Friday, Sept. 24. (ABC)

“Vendetta: Truth, Lies and the Mafia” -- While we wait patiently for the upcoming “Sopranos” prequel, take a gander at this Netflix original true-
crime docuseries about a Sicilian anti-Mafia movement. One arm of it is led by Silvana Saguto, a prominent anti-Mafia judge; the other by jour-
nalist and TV host Pino Maniaci. He claims that Saguto is actually her own self-made Mafia branch, profiting off corruption by keeping money
seized from Mafia businesses for herself. Saguto, of course, then claims Maniaci is a Mafia lackey out to destroy her professional career. Both
were ultimately charged with various crimes, and both claim they are the real victim. It’s a fascinating look into the grey area between corruption
and opportunity. Much of the series is in Italian, so subtitles are involved. (Netflix)

“Ahir Shah: Dots” -- A Max original special, “Dots” is the latest stand-up special by Ahir Shah, taped over two shows in a London West End the-
ater. The Cambridge-educated comedian addresses topics ranging from philosophy and faith, English colonialism and his yet-to-be-born chil-
dren to internet hostility, cigarettes and his own depression, interspersed with laugh-out-loud gags. Believe me, it’s much funnier than it sounds.
Premieres Thursday, Sept. 23. (HBOMax)

“Foundation” -Ð If you’ve been looking for a new highly complex future-world drama to provide workplace water cooler fodder for the next few
years, try “Foundation.” Based on the Isaac Asimov sci-fi trilogy of the same name, it describes the demise and revival of an immense galactic
empire,Êpresents the rise of science as the new faith for humankind, and introduces the fictional concept of psychohistory. Yeah, it’s complex.
(Apple TV)

In Case You Missed It
“Mourning Son” -Ð Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro suffered a horrific tragedy at age 15 when his mother was murdered in their home by
her ex-boyfriend. In this 2015 documentary, Navarro tells how his life was abruptly altered forever by this event. It’s an exceptionally honest and
introspective disclosure, and includes interviews with family members as well as footage of Navarro’s own therapy sessions as he tries to work
through his ongoing grief. The movie is not rated, but be forewarned this is certainly not for kids or tweens. Strong language, graphic crime-
scene photos and intense emotional topics abound. (Prime Video)

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DIVAS ON A DIME
By Patti Diamond

Photo Credit: www.JasonCoblentz.com
Photo Caption: German-style sausage and cabbage with red potatoes

Welcome Autumn With an Oktoberfest Dinner

While fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22, Oktoberfest has already started.
Wait, what? Oktoberfest in September? Yes, and here’s why: Oktoberfest is not just a food and beer festival. Oktoberfest celebrates the weeks
leading up to the marriage of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810. They threw the most
awesome pre-wedding reception ever, and the people liked it so much that it became an annual tradition. For 211 years, this floating 16-day
festival has ended on the first Sunday in October.
While the official celebration in Munich is canceled this year due to the pandemic, through Sunday, Oct. 3, we can celebrate at home all we
want.
Did somebody say party? Wunderbar! To throw an Oktoberfest celebration at your home, there are a few essentials to include. Namely beer, soft
pretzels and sausage.
The beer aisle at the grocery store is awash in Oktoberfest-style lagers right now. Many grocery stores sell beer by the bottle, making it easy to
choose a few for tasting.

EASY SOFT PRETZELS
Yield: 4 pretzels Time: 45 minutes

An easy method for homemade soft pretzels is to employ store-bought pizza dough.

1 pound pizza dough
1 egg
Kosher salt

1. Divide one pound of dough into four portions and twist each into an 18-inch-long rope. On a
parchment-lined baking sheet, twist each rope into a pretzel shape. Cover with a kitchen towel
and let rise for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush the pretzels with beaten egg and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving with mustard.

GERMAN-STYLE SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE
Yield: 4 servings Time: 1 hour

It’s not Oktoberfest without German sausages, or wurst, and there’s a world of wurst out there. Choose the best of the wurst that comfortably fits
within your budget. Depending on how carnivorous your family is, figure at least two sausages per person.
When I think about German comfort food, I think sausage and braised cabbage. Here’s a recipe that’s surprisingly light, zippy enough to stand
up to sausage, and full of texture. It uses apple for the perfect autumn spin. The recipe can be doubled, just ensure you have a skillet big
enough for the cabbage. But remember, cabbage cooks down a lot so you can add it to the pan in batches.

8 German-style sausages, like bratwurst, or your favorite smoked sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 medium head green cabbage, cored and chopped to make 8 to 10 cups
1 large sweet apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large skillet with a lid, prepare the sausage according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In the same skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until just softened. Add the cabbage and cook until it’s becoming tender.
Add the apple and stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl, mix garlic, mustard, vinegar and 1 tablespoon water. Pour this over the cabbage mixture, stirring to combine. Cover with a lid,
lower heat to low, and let braise until the cabbage and apple are softened to your liking, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serving suggestions: boiled red potatoes, mustard and German oompah music!

Oktoberfest is all about enjoying an occasion to eat, drink and be merry with others, and who wouldn’t love that right now? Prost! My friends!
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website “Divas On A Dime --
Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!” Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email
Patti at [email protected]

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