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Theft. The new novel, by Nobel Prize winning
author Abdulrazak Gurnah, is a carefully crafted
story about each of the three main characters
finding themselves, despite and because of
their complicated pasts. A joy to read and highly recommended! Review by Barry Novick.

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My Whole World. Episode 9. Leaving. It's time for Willie to leave his family farm… his place in this world. Leaving is hard. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

My Whole World. Episode 9. Leaving. It's time for Willie to leave his family farm… his place in this world. Leaving is hard. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Just Folks. Autumn Leaves. The Colors & Textures of Fall, featuring Autumn Leaves, a sketch & watercolor by Tina Folks.

Just Folks. Autumn Leaves. The Colors & Textures of Fall, featuring Autumn Leaves, a sketch & watercolor by Tina Folks.

Hummingbird Recipe. Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken. As we get ready to turn our ovens on for Sunday Dinner, here is Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken recipe, because, well, it is… perfect!

Hummingbird Recipe. Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken. As we get ready to turn our ovens on for Sunday Dinner, here is Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken recipe, because, well, it is… perfect!

Hummingbird Weekly Quote. Jane Goodall RIP. A poignant quote about our world today from Jane Goodall. A leader in science, humanity, and life.

Hummingbird Weekly Quote. Jane Goodall RIP. A poignant quote about our world today from Jane Goodall. A leader in science, humanity, and life.

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The Shape of Memories
The Shape of Memories

The Forte Towers Complaints Department

Was this story really true? Does it matter? Remembering and yearning for a simpler time— when children had a sense of peace, the cloak of a loving family and the comfort of assurance that comes along with that. By Beth Kalet.

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Mallomars.
Mallomars.

There's something special about September.

Mallomars. Come September, demand explodes--supermarkets can't keep them on the shelves! A memory, by Sandra Novick.

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September 11, 2001. We Will Never Forget.
September 11, 2001. We Will Never Forget.

24 Years. Still Our Hearts Ache.

We Will Never Forget...You. Poignant and heart wrenching words from Catherine Hernandez in 2008. So much of our country's story is told here. Indeed, we must never forget.

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My Whole World. Episode 9.
My Whole World. Episode 9.

Episode 9. Leaving.

The plan is set, and the time is here for Willie to leave his family farm… his place in this world… for the first time. Leaving is hard. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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My Whole World. Episodes 7 & 8.
My Whole World. Episodes 7 & 8.

Episodes 7 & 8. Time to Act.

Waiting for the time to be right. Waiting to know the right thing to do, Willie was losing his way, and it seemed losing parts of himself. At last, he knew it was time for him to try, with everything in his power, to rescue his family and to bring them back home. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Story Two. Part 3.
Story Two. Part 3.

Salon Confessional. The Finale.

Part 3 of Guest Contributor Beth Kalet’s second story. Two women, manicurist and manicured, look inward. Separately and together.

Salon Confessional is one of 7 short stories included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken
Hummingbird Recipe. Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken

From America’s favorite and most gracious chef/host.

Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken.

As the weather begins to change, and we are ready to turn our ovens on for Sunday Dinner, here is Ina Garten’s recipe for the Perfect Roast Chicken, because, well, it is… perfect!

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Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread.
Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread.

Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread

Don’t throw away those bananas! A recipe passed down by two incredible Moms. By Sandra Novick.

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Peach Salsa!

What could be better than one recipe from Donna Wetjen? Two recipes from Donna! Peach Salsa! And a bonus recipe…. Cumin + Coriander Rubbed Pork Chops.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Lagita’s Quick Apple Cake.
Hummingbird Recipe. Lagita’s Quick Apple Cake.

Quick & Easy Apple Cake

A favorite, tried and true recipe. With apples of all kinds available… apple cake! We warn you…home-style deliciousness overload.

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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