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A Stone’s Throw.

The North Fork Long Island Sound Shoreline. On a
gorgeous Spring day, it doesn’t get much better
than this! Featuring A Stone’s Throw
by Fine Art Photographer Alex Ferrone.

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The promise of Springtime and rebirth. Commentary on a lesson from Anthony Bourdain, one of the greats. By Sandra Novick.

The promise of Springtime and rebirth. Commentary on a lesson from Anthony Bourdain, one of the greats. By Sandra Novick.

Think Easter Brunch. Ina Garten’s French Toast Bread Pudding. The best and most decadently delicious brunch EVER!

Think Easter Brunch. Ina Garten’s French Toast Bread Pudding. The best and most decadently delicious brunch EVER!

UCLA Bruins, NCAA Champions. This is how you do it! The team is the thing. Quote from Lauren Betts, Center, UCLA Bruins.

UCLA Bruins, NCAA Champions. This is how you do it! The team is the thing. Quote from Lauren Betts, Center, UCLA Bruins.

Featured Poem. We’ll Go No More A Roving by Lord Byron. About love… and the acceptance of one’s limitations as we age. Curated by Lynda Bernard.

Featured Poem. We’ll Go No More A Roving by Lord Byron. About love… and the acceptance of one’s limitations as we age. Curated by Lynda Bernard.

Life.

Essays & Ideas

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Life. Enjoy the Ride.
Life. Enjoy the Ride.

The Promise of Spring.

Commentary on a lesson from Anthony Bourdain, to my thinking, one of the greats. By Sandra Novick.

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Three Wisdoms.
Three Wisdoms.

Three Wisdoms. 

Why do older people often have a greater sense of well-being than their younger counterparts? Arthur Brooks has a few life hacks that will make us feel better, no matter our age.

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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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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
The Flirt.
The Flirt.

A Short Story by Ann Pogue.

Set in an Ethiopian restaurant, The Flirt is not much about Ethiopian food, rather a master class in advanced flirting. A beautifully written story. You can feel the rhythm of it.

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My Whole World. Episode 17.
My Whole World. Episode 17.

A Cold Winter Night.

The time has come to face the inevitable. Betty Lou asks Willie to come home to see Jacob. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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My Whole World. Episode 16.
My Whole World. Episode 16.

Trying to Make Sense of it All.

Jacob and Betty Lou try to figure out life. Sometimes the neat and tidy package we envision is not way it all turns out. Sigh. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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Food.

Recipes, Restaurants & More

Food
Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Ina Garten’s French Toast Bread Pudding

All were in agreement that it was likely the best and most decadently delicious brunch EVER!

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Lamb with Mint BBQ Sauce.

A new take on a traditional dinner. Grilled or roasted lamb, spicy and minty! Recipe by Jay Miller.

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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.

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Recipe from Nigella Lawson. Just in time for your St. Patrick’s Day table. Céad Míle Fáilte! One hundred thousand blessings to you!

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Not For Foodies Only

About Hummingbird

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Little Gems

Hummingbird Weekly Quote, Book Reviews, Poetry, Travel & Information that Delights

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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