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My Whole World. Episode 14.

Finally, Word from Decatur. A letter
from Willie. It’s hard to know, but it sounds
like things are going fine…
Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell. The Drowned. By John Banville. A mystery/thriller set in the 1950s in a rural Irish town, and in Dublin. Drowning. Investigation. Potential murder. And more. Review by Barry Novick.

Book Shorts. Reviews in a Nutshell. The Drowned. By John Banville. A mystery/thriller set in the 1950s in a rural Irish town, and in Dublin. Drowning. Investigation. Potential murder. And more. Review by Barry Novick.

Hummingbird Recipe. Chocolate Applesauce Cake. Moist, chocolatey, and delicious, with no eggs or dairy! Dress it up, or serve simple and easy.

Hummingbird Recipe. Chocolate Applesauce Cake. Moist, chocolatey, and delicious, with no eggs or dairy! Dress it up, or serve simple and easy.

Set in an Ethiopian restaurant, The Flirt is clearly NOT about the food. More of a master class in flirting. A beautifully written short story by Ann Pogue.

Set in an Ethiopian restaurant, The Flirt is clearly NOT about the food. More of a master class in flirting. A beautifully written short story by Ann Pogue.

Our first quote of the New Year. 2026. Who knows what is in store? Quote from Rainer Maria Rilke. Curated by Sandra Novick.

Our first quote of the New Year. 2026. Who knows what is in store? Quote from Rainer Maria Rilke. Curated by Sandra Novick.

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Knit One, Purl Two.
Knit One, Purl Two.

A Thought Provoking Project.

A simple knitting project provides life lessons to think about. “Maybe my own new pattern will be just fine after all.” By Sandra Novick.

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Time to Write Down My New Year’s Resolutions
Time to Write Down My New Year’s Resolutions

“If past history is the best predictor of future performance (and it is!), I will break them in less than a month.”

New Year’s Resolutions.

Did you make yours yet? By Angela Rieck.

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How I lost Santa, A Christmas Tale
How I lost Santa, A Christmas Tale

A Believing in Santa Christmas Tale.

Even though she was 10 years old, she fervently believed that Santa Claus was real. When she learned otherwise, her heart broke a little. A story by Lynda Bernard.

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My Whole World. Episode 14.
My Whole World. Episode 14.

Episode 14. Finally, Word from Decatur.

A letter from Willie. It’s hard to know, but it sounds like things are going fine…
Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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The Flirt.
The Flirt.

A Short Story by Ann Pogue.

Set in an Ethiopian restaurant, The Flirt is clearly NOT about the food. More of a master class in flirting. A beautifully written story. You can feel the rhythm of it.

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Hallelujah & Amen.
Hallelujah & Amen.

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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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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Hummingbird Recipe.
Hummingbird Recipe.

CIOPPINO! Authentic Italian Fish Stew.

This recipe hearty Hummingbird favorite transports us to Northern Italy.
Buon appetito!! Recipe from Jay Miller.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Marge’s Avocado Citrus Salad
Hummingbird Recipe. Marge’s Avocado Citrus Salad

Marge’s Avocado Citrus Salad

This salad is beautiful on the holiday table and the citrus especially provides a welcome balance to the many richer holiday foods. Recipe from Sarah Ehrenson.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Potato Latkes.
Hummingbird Recipe. Potato Latkes.

Potato Latkes. The real deal.

Tried and true. Don’t forget the apple sauce and sour cream. Lots of it. And make extra pancakes—you won’t have any left over! Happy Chanukah!

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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