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Just Folks. National Mojito Day

Think tall, fizzy, and lime-minty. Celebrating the
mojito today, a Cuban cocktail dating back
to 1586. Featuring National Mojito Day, watercolor
by Tina Folks. Cheers everyone!

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Just Folks. July 4th Weekend. Featuring Cherry-Vodka Slush, water color and recipe by Tina Folks. Wishing all a wonderful and safe July 4th holiday weekend!

Just Folks. July 4th Weekend. Featuring Cherry-Vodka Slush, water color and recipe by Tina Folks. Wishing all a wonderful and safe July 4th holiday weekend!

Immigration Policy. A quote about mass deportations from Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, National Security Adviser Hopeful.

Immigration Policy. A quote about mass deportations from Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, National Security Adviser Hopeful.

Trouble's Always Just Around the Corner. Part 3. Putting it mildly, Julie is overwhelmed by what she learns as the story unfolds. By Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet.

Trouble's Always Just Around the Corner. Part 3. Putting it mildly, Julie is overwhelmed by what she learns as the story unfolds. By Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet.

Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell. Theft, the new novel, by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah. A joy to read and highly recommended! Review by Barry Novick.

Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell. Theft, the new novel, by Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah. A joy to read and highly recommended! Review by Barry Novick.

Life.

Essays & Ideas

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A NEW WORD!
A NEW WORD!

Lexicology and etymology. And such.

A new word!! And a great one at that. Do you know that feeling of being overwhelmed by an adorableness overload? Click thru! There’s a new word for that!! By self-professed language geek, Sandra Novick.

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Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day!

Celebrating All The Fathers Out There

To Fathers past and present. To our Sons who will become the best Fathers. We appreciate and celebrate you! Happy Father’s Day! By Lynda Bernard.

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The House
The House

Not As Planned

Sometimes, with the best intentions, things just don’t go right. Mary Ann DiLorenzo grapples with disappointment as the plans for repairing and improving her childhood home go awry.

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Art Focus

Featured Artists and Commentary

North Fork - Brooklyn - Sag Harbor

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

North Fork

North Fork

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

Stories.

Fiction, Essays, Series & New Writers

Stories
Seven Stories. Story One, Part 3.
Seven Stories. Story One, Part 3.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 3.

Getting “tested.” Putting it mildly, Julie is overwhelmed by what she learns.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

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Seven Stories. Story One, Part 2.
Seven Stories. Story One, Part 2.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 2.

Wasn’t it bad enough to be “dumped by this creep?” No, it gets worse.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

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My Whole World. Episode 2.
My Whole World. Episode 2.

Episode 2. A Glimmer of Hope.

Jacob counsels Willie that he will have to “go on” by putting one foot in front of the other. Although his heart is broken, Willie feels a glimmer of hope.

My Whole World is the sixth series in the original historical fiction saga by Mary Ann DiLorenzo, and is set in rural Kansas in the early 1900s.

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Food.

Recipes, Restaurants & More

Food
Chocolate Applesauce Loaf Cake
Chocolate Applesauce Loaf Cake

A Childhood Favorite

Moist, chocolatey, and delicious, with no eggs or dairy! Dress it up, or serve simple and easy. Recipe from Sandra Novick.

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Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Veggies
Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Veggies

Quick and Easy Summer Pasta

The trick to this delicious summer pasta is to use vegetables that are fresh and “in season.” You can be open, flexible, and creative because truly, anything goes! This dish takes under 1/2 hour to prepare. Recipe by Sandra Novick.

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Father’s Day Hummingbird Recipe.
Father’s Day Hummingbird Recipe.

Stirred or Shaken. It’s All Up To You!

How about your Dad’s favorite cocktail for Father’s Day… and a special bottle to go with? Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dads out there. Dad favorite cocktail recipes are within.

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Springtime Orzo with Zucchini & Asparagus

As a main dish or side to your favorite fish, meat, or poultry, this Springtime Orzo will take you through Spring and into the Summer’s local produce bounty. 30 minutes from your refrigerator to your table. Easy AND delicious! New recipe from 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