Are you one of the millions of American women who look in the mirror and see nothing but flaws? I used to be, too.

Q: Enclosed are pictures of a 14-piece punch bowl set. It is in perfect condition. I know it has been in my family since at least 1923 and perhaps before that. I plan to pass it on to my daughter and would like for her to know the insurance replacement value. Can you help me? G.H., Durham, N.C.

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Our refrigerators are full year-round, our cupboards packed with treats. But for hundreds, maybe thousands, of our neighbors, hunger is not a stranger. Empty cupboards are a fact of life, one they can only hope will be temporary.

Make a commitment to do your part to help feed the region's neediest families, not just during the holiday season, but year-round. Here's a list of food banks that can help translate your generous spirit into family nourishment:

Weekly/monthly meetings in Waltham and Newton.

Volunteer Opportunities in the Waltham/Newton area

Snakeskin makes a fashion statement this season

Q: As long as we've had our 4-year-old mutt (we got her at the pound when she was 5 months old), she has always cried when my wife and I come home from work or from a 10-minute outing. She greets us like we've been gone for days. Why does she do this? MIKE

The holidays are coming, and here we've found a few items that will get you in the shopping mood, without all the pesky traffic.

Facing an uncertain future, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University is showcasing  treasures from its extensive collection in a satisfying, often spectacular exhibit covering the breadth of 20th century art.