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My Whole World. Episode 18.

The End is Near. Three generations and
a lifetime converge. It’s a sweet homecoming.
Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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On a gorgeous Spring day, it doesn’t get much better than this! Featuring A Stone’s Throw by Alex Ferrone.

On a gorgeous Spring day, it doesn’t get much better than this! Featuring A Stone’s Throw by Alex Ferrone.

Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread. Don’t throw away those bananas! A fabulous recipe passed down by two incredible Moms. By Sandra Novick.

Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread. Don’t throw away those bananas! A fabulous recipe passed down by two incredible Moms. By Sandra Novick.

The smell of mint becomes the smell of love as the scent evokes a memory. A charming story by Ann Pogue.

The smell of mint becomes the smell of love as the scent evokes a memory. A charming story by Ann Pogue.

A Textbook Spashdown. The thrill of space travel, science, astronauts, and a textbook splashdown as depicted by Rob Navais, NASA commentator.

A Textbook Spashdown. The thrill of space travel, science, astronauts, and a textbook splashdown as depicted by Rob Navais, NASA commentator.

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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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My Whole World. Episode 18.
My Whole World. Episode 18.

The End is Near.

Three generations and a lifetime converge. It’s a sweet homecoming. Historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

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A Memory.
A Memory.

The Smell of Love.

“With ignorance and earnestness, she killed every plant she tried to grow, but she couldn’t stop mint from thriving.” By Ann Pogue.

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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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Food.

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Food
Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread.
Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread.

Hummingbird Recipe. Banana Bread

Don’t throw away those bananas! A recipe passed down by two incredible Moms. By Sandra Novick.

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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 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