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Over the years, photos, reminders and kitschy magnets have covered my fridge door, along with cartoons and sayings. One snippet by humorist Calvin Trillin, often described as America’s funniest food writer, held center stage for years: “The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years, she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” I laugh every time I recall the quip. Maybe it’s because leftovers feel like a prize when I discover them in the back of the refrigerator. I know I can reheat them with extra dashes of fresh additions; then voila, a family meal is on the table! If you’ve combed through recipes for recreating any leftover Thanksgiving turkey and trimmings before, you’ve no doubt got a plan in mind to gobble them up. But don’t forget about those “leftover” Thanksgiving feast dry goods in your pantry, like the big bag of cornmeal you bought for just one batch of cornbread. Use that cornmeal in this easy-to-make meatless tamale casserole. It’s a delicious dish your kids can help prepare by measuring ingredients, beating eggs and greasing the pan while you chop and saute onions and garlic. Serve this tasty tamale-inspired main course with a lovely, crisp fresh salad, or enjoy it as a side. It makes an ample amount for a family of four with, yes, plenty of leftovers. MEATLESS TAMALE CASSEROLE Makes 6 servings • 2 medium onions, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons oil • 1 tablespoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (substitute with fire-roasted style, if you prefer) • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained • 1 cup milk • 3 eggs, beaten • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal • 1 1/2 cups pitted black olives • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese • Sour cream for serving To prepare oven and baking dish: Heat oven to 350 F. Grease an 11-1/2-by-8-inch baking dish or 8-cup casserole dish. To make filling: In a large skillet, saute the onions and garlic in the butter and oil over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, tomatoes, chilies and corn. Stir. Then stir in the milk, eggs, cornmeal and olives. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. To bake: Put mixture into the baking dish, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes until puffy and deliciously browned on top. To serve: Cut into squares and top with dollops of sour cream. Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun.

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• “For that nagging toilet where the chain on the flush lever keeps getting stuck, here’s what I do: Trash that chain and use some curling ribbon. Tie it on and adjust the length. Once you’ve got it set, you shouldn’t have to mess with it again for a very long time!” -- M. in Minnesota • Need pumpkin pie spice? Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves for each teaspoon needed. • “Clearance aisles and sales are a savvy shopper’s best friend. I buy age-appropriate games and toys all year from sales rack and with coupons, so that I am always armed with birthday presents and donations to holiday drives.” -- A.P. in Pennsylvania • “I try to keep a backpack of ‘just in case’ items in my car trunk. In the summer it has sunblock and bug spray, etc. I have just refilled it for winter. There is a bottle of water, snack items as well as large towels that double as blankets, tools and a road flare, socks, an extra pair of shoes, etc. It pays to be safe!” -- C.C. in North Carolina • Make your own “hot pocket” using rice: Fill an empty sock with rice to about three-fourths full. Tie or sew closed. Create a pouch by using a bandana to wrap it up; either tie or sew the bandana into a removable pocket. To use, microwave the sock for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove carefully. Remove bandana and wash from time to time. • Here’s a great cooking hint: When you want to sear meat, make sure you pat it dry using either paper towels or a kitchen cloth specifically for that purpose. Any moisture on the meat will cause it to steam cook. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. According to an article in Entertainment Weekly, what cemented Gladstone’s decision into taking the role in “Flower Moon” was the fact that Scorsese “sought out input from the Osage community.” The movie, which is based on the book by David Grann, is about a series of real murders in the 1920s that took place on the oil-rich land of Oklahoma’s Osage Nation, which led the newly formed FBI to jump on the case. Actress Lily Gladstone (Upcoming in “Killers of the Flower Moon”) Depositphotos

Q: I recently saw the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which is based on a true story. Who is the lead actress in it? Is she of Native American heritage? -- L.I. A: Yes, actress Lily Gladstone is of Blackfeet and Nez Perce indigenous ancestry and grew up on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. She earned her bachelor’s degree of fine arts in acting/directing at the University of Montana with a minor in Native American Studies. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the newest film by acclaimed director Martin Scorsese, isn’t her acting debut, but it will very likely lead to her first Oscar nomination, as she has wowed audiences with her performance in a film that also stars Robert De

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BY LUCIE WINBOURNE • Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward. In fact, they’re so impressive in the air that they’ve been referred to as the “flying ninja.” • And speaking of flying, fruit flies can turn in midair simply by shrugging their shoulders. • Want to feel safer while driving? White cars are considered the safest color because they typically stand out against black roads. Statistics have also shown that they’re 12% less likely to be involved in an accident than black cars. • Forefingers possess the highest dexterity among their eight neighbors. • If you ever visit China, don’t hug a tree! The act was forbidden after a mass tree hugging occurred outside of China’s imperial garden and the Chinese government speculated that the huggers were part of a suspicious cult.

Before landing this high-profile role, Gladstone auditioned but never won roles on the hit series “Yellowstone,” a show she calls “delusional” in its portrayal of her native people. She has appeared in several critically acclaimed series, however, including Showtime’s “Billions” and FX on Hulu’s “Reservation Dogs.”

Q: With all the delays because of the strikes, what is the latest on the upcoming “Snow White” movie? Will it be in theaters or just on TV? -- H.O. A: The live-action Disney film “Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”), has postponed its release date. Originally planned to debut in theaters in March 2024, it’s been pushed back to March 21, 2025. It’ll be directed by Marc Webb and co-star Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman”) as the Evil Queen.

The original animated “Snow White” film was released in 1937. While the upcoming release is technically live-action, the seven dwarfs will be digitally enhanced with CGI.

Q: Whatever happened to actress Bridgette Wilson? I remembered that she was in the first big Adam Sandler movie “Billy Madison,” but I haven’t seen her in anything lately. -- K.J. A: Bridgette Wilson won the Miss Teen USA pageant in 1990 before making a name in Hollywood over the next couple of decades. After playing Sandler’s love interest in the hit comedy “Billy Madison,” she starred in the action film “Mortal Kombat,” the horror flick “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and the romantic comedy “Love Stinks.” In 2000, she married tennis champion Pete Sampras and changed her name to Bridgette Wilson Sampras. The couple has stayed under the radar since Pete retired in 2002 and has been raising their two sons in California. Sadly, Pete recently announced that Bridgette has been battling ovarian cancer and asked for “good thoughts and prayers for our family as Bridgette continues to thrive on her healing journey.” Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ©2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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LOSING IT ALL IN THE ST. LOUIS FIRE On July 12, 1973, a fire in St. Louis, Missouri, at the National Personnel Records Center destroyed between 16 and 18 million military personnel files. My mother’s file was one of those. The files covered the period from pre-World War 1 to 1963. There began decades of veterans struggling to prove military service in order to access their benefits. When I sent away for my mother’s records, what I received back was a certificate, similar to a Little League participation certificate. It has the information that I had provided: dates of service, branch of service, rank, but not much more. Thankfully, I’d had enough information on hand to send them to prove service, including a copy of a newspaper photo taken as she took the oath. But what of people who don’t have even those things? What if you have ... nothing? After the fire, the Records Center started a new rule for all military facilities: Save everything. No matter where in the country a record was likely to be found, it was to be saved and indexed. In this way they were able to index approximately 6 million files. When a claim for benefits came in from a veteran whose file was burned, instructions were sent out to attempt to reconstruct the file from the pieces here and there. The Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General was asked to audit the process of reconstructing a file. Here is what they found: Last year it was taking an average of 450 days from time of claim to a claim decision, compared to 146 days for a non-fire claim. Staff were not following the steps outlined in their instructions, thereby adding 73 days to the process. Staff did not complete follow-up procedures 25% of the time due to lack of training. If there’s good news, I’ll never have to send away for my father’s military records. The man saved everything, and I mean everything: every transfer, pay stub, promotion notice, TDY order ... everything.

BEHAVING WELL AROUND SERVICE ANIMALS DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you kindly remind your readers that service animals and companion animals are not there for other people’s amusement? Too often, people who see a service dog in public will rush up and try to pet the dog or even hug them. Please educate them on the proper etiquette when they see a service pet. -Janine D. in Syracuse, New York DEAR JANINE: Thank you for this timely reminder. Service animals are highly trained to provide assistance to their owners for specific health or mobility issues. Companion animals provide crucial emotional support to owners as well. With any pet, it’s not just good manners to ask before approaching or trying to touch them. It’s also a safe way to interact with pets and their owners. This is especially important with service and companion animals. They’re doing a job when out in public. For example, seizure alert dogs are trained to detect an approaching seizure and will gently warn their owners to get to a safe place. Mobility assistance dogs help owners maintain their balance, or with tasks like pressing buttons and opening doors. It isn’t always evident that they’re working, either. For example, you may see an autism support dog sitting or lying next to their owner. They’re not off duty; they’re helping their person stay calmer in a social setting. Some good behaviors around service animals include: • Speak to the owner/handler, not to the animal. • Don’t touch, talk to, feed or handle the service animal. • Guide/service dogs have the right of way. Here are a few more helpful guidelines from the Guide Dog Foundation: https://tinyurl.com/yspwk6er Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• On Nov. 21, 1931, the horror film “Frankenstein” was released, starring Boris Karloff as the monster created from corpses. Based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,” it was a commercial success and is still widely considered one of the greatest movies of all time.

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• On Nov. 22, 1718, the infamous pirate Blackbeard was killed off the coast of North Carolina by British naval lieutenant Robert Maynard, who’d been dispatched by Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood to track him down. As a warning to others who might be pondering a career in piracy, Spotswood had the buccaneer’s head mounted on a pike at the mouth of the Hampton River.

Having stuck with less than half of the New Year’s resolutions I made for January 2023, I decided that for 2024 I need to give much more thought to what I commit to. In other words, not to take on more than I can actually do ... and to give a much longer period of consideration to the whole thing. Hence this early start in talking about resolutions. I’m leaning toward one-time efforts, things I commit to doing once, not whole lifestyle changes that, frankly, I’m probably too old to actually make at this point. I’m looking for success in smaller areas. To that end, I can likely accomplish the following in 2024: Hire someone to paint the bathroom. Surely the neighborhood handyman will be looking for extra cash. Better for him, rather than me, to climb a ladder and hang out over the tub to paint the wall. Sell my father’s coin collection,

specifically the tiny gold coins I found in his jewelry box. I’m already watching the price of gold, and when it reaches a certain number, I will pounce and head for the coin shop where I’ve already made inquiries. Visit the local gym and try out ellipticals and stair climbers, which will surely convince me once and for all that I do not need one in the house. Learn to juggle. Yes, this is something that will take more than one attempt, but once I learn to juggle three soft balls (they come in a kit on Amazon, along with a how-to booklet), I’ll be able to cross that particular accomplishment off my life list. A final resolution that will need lengthy consideration: adopting a young kitten for my cat, to give him a little pal.

• On Nov. 23, 1976, 49-year-old Frenchman Jacques Mayol, sometimes known as “Dolphin Man,” became the first person to dive 100 meters into the sea without the use of breathing equipment. Seven years later, he broke his record with a dive of 105 meters. • On Nov. 24, 2012, a fire in the Tazreen Fashion clothing factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed over 110 people and injured another 200. The tragedy shed light on poor working conditions for employees who made export clothing in the country and led to major labor reforms in Bangladesh and the fashion world, which promised to take steps to ethically source its products. • On Nov. 25, 1834, Delmonico’s, one of New York’s finest restaurants, offered its customers a meal of soup, steak, coffee and half a pie for 12 cents. Even as we sigh for the “good old days,” however, we should remember that this meal would also cost an unskilled laborer about an hour’s wage.

I think I’ll be more successful with this list of resolutions than I’ve ever been before. It will certainly be more fun.

• On Nov. 26, 1865, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by LewisCarroll (born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), a mathematics don at Oxford University, was published in the U.S. The beloved children’s classic, which has never gone out of print, has been translated into 174 languages and adapted for the cinema, art, ballet, opera, musicals, theme parks, board games and video games.

• Until it actually blows against something, wind makes no sound. • Gold will never erode because it is chemically inert, meaning it doesn’t react to oxygen in the atmosphere. • Earlier this year, Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour performances registered as a 2.3 earthquake on seismometers in Seattle due to the collective dancing of her enthusiastic fans. The activity was compared to 2011’s “Beast Quake,” in which Seattle Seahawks fans shook the ground as they celebrated a touchdown, but Ms. Swift’s lasted longer. • During the 12th century, tennis was first played in France, but without rackets. Instead, players used the palms of their hands to lob the ball back to their opponents. • Humans’ ability to detect and discern scents fluctuates throughout the day, peaking during the late hours when environmental stimuli decrease, likely due to changes in body temperature and brain activity. ••• Thought for the Day: “For pilgrims walking ... every footfall is doubled, landing at once on the actual road and also on the path of faith.” -- Robert Macfarlane © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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