A Curmudgeonly Santa Delivers A Rural Christmas
The holiday spirit overcomes even a mail carrier’s gruff demeanor.
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Life Is An Open Book
In the coming year, the trend to savor experiences instead of acquiring possessions will continue to accelerate.
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Sometimes sharing the wealth, especially in hard times, is its own reward.
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Black Friday is the new Cyber Monday ― and I’m there.
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Even if you don’t cook from them, old recipes can bring a great glimpse in a family’s home life.
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Asking the right follow-up questions can help bring oral histories alive.
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CURATING | by ROBIN AVNI
AS I ENGAGED IN THE SEASONAL RITUAL of switching over the clothes in my closet from summer to fall, my mind drifted to memories of my Aunt Sylvia ― a New York native who was my early guide as I began navigating the concepts of “style.” When she passed away a [...]
All Potlucks Are Not Created Equal
Picking a theme adds life to those tried-and-true potlucks.
read the rest of this entry »New Generation May Be The Next Greatest Generation
The Millennials just might become the most responsible generation since World War II.
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A stepmother connects with a recipe, a fruitcake and a wonderful gesture.
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