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Toothpick Man. Dreams are meant for chasing. About dreams, life, and taking chances. Story by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Featuring “‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson.

Toothpick Man. Dreams are meant for chasing. About dreams, life, and taking chances. Story by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Featuring “‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson.

A Meme. An Apology from Denmark. Ex Officio. NOT! Poking fun at us… and them. You know, Greenland and all. Funny, clever, and not real!! Now it’s time for our elected officials to work for the American people.

A Meme. An Apology from Denmark. Ex Officio. NOT! Poking fun at us… and them. You know, Greenland and all. Funny, clever, and not real!! Now it’s time for our elected officials to work for the American people.

Hummingbird Recipe. Pasta with Fresh Local Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herbs. A delicious, no fail recipe that brings forth East End summer deliciousness in 30 minutes. Buon appetito!

Hummingbird Recipe. Pasta with Fresh Local Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herbs. A delicious, no fail recipe that brings forth East End summer deliciousness in 30 minutes. Buon appetito!

Storage, by Mary Oliver, points out the inclination to fill our lives with material objects that in the final analysis have very little meaning. Curated by Barry Novick.

Storage, by Mary Oliver, points out the inclination to fill our lives with material objects that in the final analysis have very little meaning. Curated by Barry Novick.

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In Honor of our Veterans
In Honor of our Veterans

Veterans Day 2026.

We salute and honor our Veterans. “Freedom is never free.” THANK YOU.

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A Meme. An Apology to the American People.
A Meme. An Apology to the American People.

A Meme. An Apology from Denmark.

Ex Officio. NOT! Poking fun at us… and them. You know, Greenland and all. This is a meme. Funny, clever, and not real!! Now it’s time for our elected officials, no matter the party, to get to work for the American people.

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Toothpick Man 
Toothpick Man 

Dreams are meant for chasing…

An original story by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. About dreams, life, and taking chances. Featuring “‘Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson.

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Sag Harbor

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Still Riding Horses.
Still Riding Horses.

“Pie Loving” is in the Genes”. Episode 3.

Jake’s devotion to pie rivals Willie’s… and Jacob’s. The small joys will help them through. And Willie shines. Original historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Still Riding Horses is Dusty Town Series 7.

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Life Short. Dinner with Sting and Cillian.
Life Short. Dinner with Sting and Cillian.

Hosting a dinner party while being charming, witty, and utterly fabulous. Oh yeah! By Lynda Bernard.

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Still Riding Horses.
Still Riding Horses.

Tattered and Worn. Episode 2.

Just like the old oak tree, the Strong family roots run deep. Betty Lou knew, that despite her grief, she would not be shaken. Original historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Still Riding Horses is Dusty Town Series 7.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Fresh 30 MinuteTomato Sauce With Herbs
Hummingbird Recipe. Fresh 30 MinuteTomato Sauce With Herbs

Pasta with Fresh Local Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herbs

Seize the time for local fresh tomatoes! A delicious, no fail recipe that brings forth East End summer deliciousness… in 30 minutes. New recipe from Sandra Novick. Buon appetito!

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Hummingbird Recipe
Hummingbird Recipe

Eggplant & Ricotta Lasagne

Food often becomes part of a “memory.” A special and most memorable lunch with a friend. By Sandra Novick.

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Hummingbird Recipe.
Hummingbird Recipe.

CIOPPINO! Authentic Italian Fish Stew.

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

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Chocolate Applesauce Loaf Cake
Chocolate Applesauce Loaf Cake

The Most “Called-For” Hummingbird Recipe!

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 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