Section: LIF http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/LIF LIF stories from The Capital Newspaper at HometownAnnapolis.com. en Copyright (c) 2008, Capital Gazette Communications Inc., Annapolis, MD 21401 Sat, 17 May 2008 07:10:01 GMT internetpublishingdirector@hometownannapolis.com (Internet Publishing Director) technician@hometownannapolis.com <![CDATA[People in the News]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_17-10/LIF

Eva's packed CANNES, France - Eva Longoria Parker gets to play dress-up at the Cannes Film Festival - and she doesn't even have to pack her own suitcase.

"My bag is packed when I come because my stylist thinks about every event we have, every interview, every red carpet -- everything is already planned and dresses are fitted, and I just put on what somebody gives me," the 33-year-old actress said.

But w...

Published on 05/17/08

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DeGeneres, de Rossi plan to marry LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres is putting the California Supreme Court ruling in favor of gay marriage into action - she and Portia de Rossi plan to wed, Ms. DeGeneres announced during a taping of her talk show.

 

Ms. DeGeneres was taping the episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" yesterday, the day the state's high court struck down California laws against gay marriage, ...

Published on 05/16/08

]]> <![CDATA[Priscilla Cummings' most recent book for children takes wing]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_15-23/LIF By THERESA WINSLOW, Staff Writer

Thank goodness Priscilla Cummings' children were fascinated with insects. If not, the Annapolis resident might never have gotten the bug for "Beetle Boddiker."

The illustrated book for young children, written in rhyming verse, was released last month by Tidewater Publishers of Centreville.

"It was fun; definitely a fun project," said Ms. Cummings, who has previously penned the popular "Chadwick the Crab"...

Published on 05/15/08

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Black breaks Brangelina twins news LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack.

Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Ms. Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Mr. Black, her "Kung Fu Panda" co-star. The two are in Cannes, France, promoting the animated film....

Published on 05/15/08

]]> <![CDATA[Chef's Choice:Indulge in a local summer treat]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_14-32/LIF By DIANA LOVE For The Capital

In Shakespeare's tragedy "Richard III," the Duke of Gloucester addresses the Bishop of Ely with these words: When I was last in Holborn,

I saw good strawberries in your garden there:

I do beseech you send for some of them.

Although Shakespeare's duke may have craved strawberries enough to have them shipped across the country, strawberries haven't always been thought of as a treat. In fact, the Romans only occa...

Published on 05/14/08

]]> <![CDATA[Wine, etc.Stonestreet wines have unique, complex flavors]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_14-41/LIF By Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr

Legendary winemaker Jess Jackson likes to keep an eye on his legion of winery operations spread throughout California. But imagine being the winemaker whose operation is within eyesight of the big boss. That's the job for Graham Weerts, winemaker of Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate wines in Sonoma County. It is here that Mr. Jackson found an idyllic place to live and also saw a future in sturdy wines made from mountain-grown grapes.

B...

Published on 05/14/08

]]> <![CDATA[Locally Grown:Is that the ice cream truck? ]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_14-35/LIF By LORETTA HARING

These days, the soft spring breeze carries the chirp of birds, the buzz of lawn mowers and the happy laughter of children. These sounds linger in the background, comforting as warm sunshine on your face. But the sound that really makes your heart race this time of year?

The amusement-park-like music coming from the ice cream truck.

There's something special about those first visits from the ice cream truck. It's almost like sneak...

Published on 05/14/08

]]> <![CDATA[Dog's World:Some helpful ideas for finding lost pets]]> http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2008/05_14-37/LIF By PEGGY JOHNSON

The following e-mail was received quite a long time ago, but is interesting in that the writer helped in a search for a lovely greyhound a few years ago.

This is the letter she sent me and is full of good ideas. If anyone can help her, please let me know.

Dear Peggy,

I noticed your column in the newspaper and decided to share both Buddy's search story (next week) as well as little seeds of ideas that grew from the Buddy searc...

Published on 05/14/08

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Drew Barrymore in hit-and-run LOS ANGELES - Drew Barrymore was involved in a hit-and-run accident, but instead of staying put, she followed the other driver and took down the license plate number.

The 33-year-old actress wasn't injured when her car was rear-ended Monday in West Hollywood, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Sgt. Kristin Aloma.

Sgt. Aloma said Ms. Barrymore followed the other vehicle and got its lic...

Published on 05/14/08

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