Books-turned-movies are never perfect, but there have been some excellent film adaptations of great books, including one of this year’s Oscar contenders. Ham net , based on the book by Maggie O’Farrell, tells the story of Shakespeare and his wife Anne (or Agnes) Hathaway as they grapple with the loss of their 11-year-old son, and its influence on his most famous play.   Agnes is an eccentric woman known for her unusual gifts as a healer and herbalist. She can read people’s na

When winter’s beauty turns more beast with arctic winds, mounds of snow and bone-chilling temperatures, the season’s harsh side can prove especially dangerous for senior adults. Even older snowbirds escaping to warmer climates still can encounter dips in the thermometer, dampening rains and icy navigation. Colder weather is not particularly kind to seniors. Slick sidewalks lead to falls; colds and the flu escalate; and depression looms because of indoor confinement and less s

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