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Just Folks. Pumpkin Pie vs. Sweet Potato Pie?

The true Thanksgiving Dilemma. Pumpkin or
sweet potato? A delightful sketch & watercolor
by Tina Folks. And, a history lesson,
albeit a scrumptious one.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 2. Wild Rice, Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing. Hearty & elegant. Recipe from Tony Meisel.

Hummingbird Recipe. Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 2. Wild Rice, Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing. Hearty & elegant. Recipe from Tony Meisel.

My Whole World. Episode 12. Meeting John Devan. As Willie embarks on his journey, he connects with his family's past. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

My Whole World. Episode 12. Meeting John Devan. As Willie embarks on his journey, he connects with his family's past. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Just Folks. Draw Botanicals: November. The third post in the Draw Botanical series, featuring November, an original pen and ink by Tina Folks.

Just Folks. Draw Botanicals: November. The third post in the Draw Botanical series, featuring November, an original pen and ink by Tina Folks.

Hummingbird Recipe. Thanksgiving Sides. Butternut Squash-Caramelized Onion Galette. For the vegetarians at your table, a delicious family favorite from Beth Kalet.

Hummingbird Recipe. Thanksgiving Sides. Butternut Squash-Caramelized Onion Galette. For the vegetarians at your table, a delicious family favorite from Beth Kalet.

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Life Short. TUNING OUT.
Life Short. TUNING OUT.

Gram's rule: NO phones turned on.

Ah, the joys of interacting with our grandchildren… with no devices. “I think we had a good time.” A Life Short by Lynda Bernard.

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Veterans Day
Veterans Day

Freedom is Never Free.

We thank our Veterans, past and present, for protecting our freedoms.

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The Countdown
The Countdown

A Charming Account of Coming of Age.

Growing up, “I feared each thunderstorm was the beginning of my eventual march to hell for all of my unknown misdeeds.” By Angela Rieck.

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My Whole World. Episode 12.
My Whole World. Episode 12.

Episode 12. Meeting John Devan.

As Willie embarks on his journey, he unknowingly takes the seat next to a man with a connection to his family. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Story Three. Part Three.
Story Three. Part Three.

Appearances. Part Three.

“Here’s the thing, and I just can’t figure out how to say this but -- your parents are holding some information for me. My mother gave it to them when we were little, years ago. Years and years ago.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

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Story Three. Part Two.
Story Three. Part Two.

Appearances. Part Two.

The past comes calling. “It took me by surprise one Saturday morning when I found the two of them waiting for me at my apartment building, looking older, as we all were, but instantly recognizable.” A short story by Beth Kalet.

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Food
Thanksgiving Sides. Butternut Squash-Caramelized Onion Galette
Thanksgiving Sides. Butternut Squash-Caramelized Onion Galette

Butternut Squash-Caramelized Onion Galette

More Thanksgiving sides are coming at you!! For the vegetarians at your table, a delicious family favorite recipe from Beth Kalet. P.S. Carnivores love it too!

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Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 2
Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 2

Wild Rice, Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing

A hearty, elegant stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey. An original recipe from Tony Meisel.

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Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 1.
Thanksgiving Sides. Stuffing No. 1.

Nanny’s Special Stuffing

Thanksgiving sides are coming at you!! Simple, special, traditional, homey… perfect for your Thanksgiving turkey. Recipe from Sandra Novick.

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Hummingbird Recipe.
Hummingbird Recipe.

Sheet Pan Lasagne

A social media sensation, this Giada De Laurentiis recipe is as easy and delicious as she says it is!! A new favorite, I encourage you to try it! Buon appetito!

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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