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Discover wonders of winter in national parks

Winter vacationing in the nation’s scenic parks is more popular and more possible today than ever.

Attention to detail evident at Curry Leaf

I thought I was past the point of being amazed at what the owners of Indian restaurants can do to transform their interiors, but after a visit to Curry Leaf, I realized I was mistaken.

‘Star Wars’ characters maintain hold on imagination

I was too young for the original 1977 release, but I saw “Star Wars” — or, as it’s been rechristened, “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” — the following year during the first of its five re-releases. Soon after, I had the Darth Vader helmet carrying case crammed full of action figures, the more obscure the better.

 
Spoiler-free review: Thrilling ‘Force Awakens’ made me cry tears of joy

If 2015 has produced a more satisfying pop-culture moment than seeing Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) reunited with their beloved Millennium Falcon, accompanied by a bit of John Williams’ iconic score, I don’t want to know about it.

Taste of the Town: Fishing expedition finds Vita herring

When someone asks me for a recommendation for a traditional holiday meal, I customarily point out that traditions can vary widely from one family to the next; on Christmas Eve, one person’s Feast of the Seven Fishes is the next person’s tamales.

‘Rock of Ages’ is a party on the run to Rio

A loud party needs a willing host even more than it needs a well-stocked bar. That made the decision about where “Rock of Ages” could move a lot easier.