Woman's World April 3, 2023

SATURDAY, APRIL 8 NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY Relax into awe Today is all about taking time to appreciate the beauty in nature, like a lovely animal or a stunning sunset. Doing so makes a big difference in your outlook, say researchers in Nature Human Behavior. In their study, people who watched nature montages had more appreciation for everyday experiences than those watching other types of videos. The scientists say this adds to research showing that seeing the value in small things can help us find more meaning in everyday life, simply by slowing down and taking in the view. RIDDLE OF THE WEEK Just a phase I’ve been around for millions of years but I am never more than a month old. What am I? Answer in lower-right corner APRIL 3–APRIL 9 NATIONAL BAKE WEEK Berry delicious Bake…

Q Why wasn’t the music teacher able to open his classroom door? A Because his keys were on the piano Kids are fUnNy! My 3-year-old daughter and I were shopping for clothes one day. She picked out a bright shirt and said I should buy it for myself. I told her it was too loud for me, so she put it back on the rack. A few seconds later she held up another blouse and said, “Hey, Mama, listen to this one!”—C.S., Asbury, IA Answer: the moon Shutterstock (3); Adobe Stock (2); Jump; Getty. Text: Shay Trotter…

ROKU Go on a culinary journey with Martha Cooks! Flaky croissants, deep-dish garlic bread and pasta topped with lobster are just some of the mouthwatering foods that Martha Stewart will introduce you to on season two of Martha Cooks. From her farm kitchen, she shares easy techniques, quick tricks and tried-and-true secrets that’ll help you prepare some of her favorite dishes. She’ll also take you to some of her favorite places and create incredible cuisine, confections and treats with some of her dear friends. See 10 new episodes on April 3, streaming free at Roku.com. HULU Lose yourself with Tiny Beautiful Things! Follow this heartwarming story that shows how facing our challenges can open our heart to more joy. When Clare, whose life is falling apart, is asked by a friend to take over as…

● As the World Turns, starring a young Meg Ryan, first aired in 1956 on CBS as one of their first ever half-hour dramas. ● Twinkies, originally called Little Shortcake Fingers, were introduced in 1930. Today, more than 500 million are sold each year. ● John Wayne won the Best Actor Oscar in 1970 for True Grit. Wayne was 61, but his character was supposed to be 40. ● The Game of Life was created in 1960 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Milton Bradley’s The Checkered Game of Life. ● Apple Computers, Inc. was officially formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976.…

Fiction RETELLING Jane & Edward by Melodie Edwards This sparkling, romantic tale is a modern retelling of the beloved classic Jane Eyre. In this version, Jane, a waitress, is tired of scraping together a living, so she decides to take classes and become a legal assistant. She accepts a job at a law firm, where notoriously difficult and intimidating Edward Rosen is her boss. As their orbits overlap, they’re drawn to each other. Soon, secrets surface and Jane wrestles with opening her heart. COZY MYSTERY A Mansion for Murder by Frances Brody Intrigue and danger abound in this whodunit set in 1930 Yorkshire, England. Private investigator Kate Shackleton receives word from a stranger, Ronnie Creswell, saying he has information for her. She goes to meet him at Milner Field, but upon her arrival, she learns Ronnie was found…

Shannon Catalano’s Grandma Margie always made her feel like the most important person on the planet. Her heart broke when in 2012, Grandma Margie passed away. Wanting to keep her memory alive, Shannon tried to find ways to honor her. She started donating blood regularly, and in 2018, she even donated a kidney to a stranger. But still, she wondered, What next? Then Shannon saw a video of volunteers in Maine giving free rides on special adaptive bikes to senior citizens through the nonprofit Portland Wheelers. Suddenly, a memory popped into Shannon’s head. During the end of her life, Grandma Margie had lived in a memory care facility. During one visit, she told Shannon and her brother, Johnny, that she wished she could go outside. “What would you do?” Johnny had asked. “I’d ride…