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Woodpecker by Jeffrey Harrison. Woodpecker tells
a very human story. Was he asking
something “of us?” No matter, really. Click thru!

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Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day. A delicious, tried and true recipe for Irish Soda Bread from Guest Contributor Judi Meisel.

Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day. A delicious, tried and true recipe for Irish Soda Bread from Guest Contributor Judi Meisel.

Hummingbird Weekly Quote. Local, county, and state agencies, and fire departments from across LI joined to fight the wildfires. THANK YOU! Quote from Kathy Hochul.

Hummingbird Weekly Quote. Local, county, and state agencies, and fire departments from across LI joined to fight the wildfires. THANK YOU! Quote from Kathy Hochul.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls. Haruki Murakami explores “real” vs “imagined” parallel worlds. Classic Murakami! Review by Barry Novick.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls. Haruki Murakami explores “real” vs “imagined” parallel worlds. Classic Murakami! Review by Barry Novick.

March Feelings. "A New Sacred Ritual." Both inspirational and grounding. Take a moment. Food for thought by @rockinruski

March Feelings. "A New Sacred Ritual." Both inspirational and grounding. Take a moment. Food for thought by @rockinruski

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A “New Sacred Ritual”
A “New Sacred Ritual”

March Feelings

A New Sacred Ritual. Both inspirational and grounding. Take a moment. Food for thought by @rockinruski

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Women Friends
Women Friends

Most Important Relationships

Going back to the earliest times, women depend on their relationships with their closest friends. “Girlfriends are essential when life goes sideways.” By Angela Rieck.

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Some Thoughts After Valentine’s Day
Some Thoughts After Valentine’s Day

What if…

The Valentine’s Day “love” is extended… if we all extended ourselves. Lynda Bernard wonders “What would a little love cost me?” What if we all extended ourselves together?

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North Fork - Brooklyn - Sag Harbor

Get the Skinny. Best places. Insiders’ Secrets. Click thru.

North Fork

North Fork

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

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Even If They Don't Ride Horses Anymore
Even If They Don't Ride Horses Anymore

Getting Ready to Go Home Again. Episode 13.

Jacob is getting closer to completing the “mission” that called him away. And, getting ready to make his way home. An historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Even If They Don't Ride Horses Anymore
Even If They Don't Ride Horses Anymore

Time Marches On. Episode 12.

With no word from Jacob, his “people” back home are beginning to wonder when he is coming back. Or if. Time marches on. An historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Nobody's Girl
Nobody's Girl

A Modern Day Fairytale.

It’s definitely better to be your own best friend, to have a house in the south of France, AND to drive stick. Told as only Lynda Bernard can tell it.

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Irish Soda Bread

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. A great, tried-and-true recipe from Guest Contributor Judi Meisel. Over-the- op delicious!

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Sea Scallops with Lime.

Served over a bed of wilted spinach and drizzled with lime “sauce,” this sea scallop dish is divine. Recipe by Jay Miller.

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Eggplant Pasta

Delicious, hearty, meatless dinner in one half hour… YES! Recipe by Sandra Novick.

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Seven (or Eight) Layer Super Bowl Taco Dip
Seven (or Eight) Layer Super Bowl Taco Dip

Super Bowl 2025!

A favorite for Super Bowl Sunday, this 7 or 8 layer taco dip is so delicious… and it’s nearly game time! What will you be making? Hummingbird recipe by Sandra Novick.

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Hummingbird Weekly Quote 2024 Edition

Hummingbird Weekly Quote 2024 Edition

The Midnight Feast. A mystery/thriller by Lucy Foley. "Opening Night" of a sumptuous resort. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

The Midnight Feast. A mystery/thriller by Lucy Foley. "Opening Night" of a sumptuous resort. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

Featured Poem: Symptom Recital by Dorothy Parker. Curated by Lynda Bernard

Featured Poem: Symptom Recital by Dorothy Parker. Curated by Lynda Bernard

Travel Series: Dublin at a Glance. Travel Guide: Sarah Ehrenson

Travel Series: Dublin at a Glance. Travel Guide: Sarah Ehrenson

Afternoon Reflection. Post 22. A Series by Barry Novick

Afternoon Reflection. Post 22. A Series by Barry Novick