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Phragmites, Ice, Sky, 2026

Art Focus. Alex Ferrone’s image
and William Shakespeare’s
stanza capture the beauty and
disquiet of our February freeze.

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First Snow by Mary Oliver tells us that the beauty and “awesomeness” of nature is the essence, and quite possibly the answer to, well… everything.

First Snow by Mary Oliver tells us that the beauty and “awesomeness” of nature is the essence, and quite possibly the answer to, well… everything.

Time to pull out the Seven (or Eight) Layer Super Bowl Taco Dip that everybody loved last year!! No Super Bowl predictions yet, however.

Time to pull out the Seven (or Eight) Layer Super Bowl Taco Dip that everybody loved last year!! No Super Bowl predictions yet, however.

Banking, Food, Friendship, Sumo Oranges & Alex Guarnaschelli. It all flows together on Hummingbird! Click thru. By Sandra Novick.

Banking, Food, Friendship, Sumo Oranges & Alex Guarnaschelli. It all flows together on Hummingbird! Click thru. By Sandra Novick.

Raising Voices. Billie Eilish, 2026 Grammy Song of the Year Award Winner, encourages all of us to use our voices for collective good.

Raising Voices. Billie Eilish, 2026 Grammy Song of the Year Award Winner, encourages all of us to use our voices for collective good.

Life.

Essays & Ideas

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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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Vacancy in Humanity
Vacancy in Humanity

Kindness Making a Comeback.

“Maybe caring for others can become cool again. Wouldn’t that be amazing? By Donna Wetjen.

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“And when I die…”
“And when I die…”

“And When I Die…”

“You know why when people retire they buy those recreational vehicles and drive around?” Click thru for a surprising answer!

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North Fork - Brooklyn - Sag Harbor

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North Fork

North Fork

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

Stories.

Fiction, Essays, Series & New Writers

Stories
My Whole World. Episode 15.
My Whole World. Episode 15.

Life Goes Full Circle. Episode 15.

Jacob understands that Willie’s first priority is keeping his family together, just as his was long ago. And right now that means staying in Georgia. Jacob is challenged by his own wanting Willie to come back to Kansas. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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SOLID WALLS
SOLID WALLS

Walls That Were Meant to Protect

What was inside the walls was a life that was quite different than it appeared. A story about life in post WWII Germany. By Helene Munson.

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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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Food.

Recipes, Restaurants & More

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

Get Ready for Super Bowl 2026!

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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Banking, Food, Friendship, Sumo Oranges & Alex Guarnaschelli
Banking, Food, Friendship, Sumo Oranges & Alex Guarnaschelli

It All Comes Together!

What the heck is a sumo orange? And why are they SO expensive. Alex G. knows. A food story, Hummingbird style, by Sandra Novick.

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Donna’s Lentil Soup
Donna’s Lentil Soup

Delicious, Hearty Lentil Soup

A tried and true recipe from Donna Wetjen and Sandra Novick. Perfect for the weather Mother Nature is dishing out!

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Turkey Burgers
Turkey Burgers

The Best Turkey Burgers Ever!

Once you have tried these turkey burgers you too will be “hooked.” Recipe from Sarah Ehrenson.

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Not For Foodies Only

About Hummingbird

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Little Gems

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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