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My Whole World. Episode 3.

Uncertain About Everything. The reality of his life
without his family hits Willie hard. He is unsure
that he will know what to do if and when
the time comes to take action. Original
historical fiction by Mary Ann DiLorenzo

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Think tall, fizzy, and lime-minty. Celebrating the mojito. A Cuban cocktail dating back to 1586. Featuring National Mojito Day, watercolor by Tina Folks.

Think tall, fizzy, and lime-minty. Celebrating the mojito. A Cuban cocktail dating back to 1586. Featuring National Mojito Day, watercolor by Tina Folks.

Hummingbird Recipe. Mojito. Regardless of which recipe you use, relax and kick back while you drink it. That's what the mojito is all about!

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Rebuilding Homes, Businesses, and LIVES. The resilience of riverfront Texas communities is reflected in this quote from John Dunn, resident, Hunt, Texas.

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A NEW WORD!
A NEW WORD!

Lexicology and etymology. And such.

A new word!! And a great one at that. Do you know that feeling of being overwhelmed by an adorableness overload? Click thru! There’s a new word for that!! By self-professed language geek, Sandra Novick.

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Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day!

Celebrating All The Fathers Out There

To Fathers past and present. To our Sons who will become the best Fathers. We appreciate and celebrate you! Happy Father’s Day! By Lynda Bernard.

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The House
The House

Not As Planned

Sometimes, with the best intentions, things just don’t go right. Mary Ann DiLorenzo grapples with disappointment as the plans for repairing and improving her childhood home go awry.

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My Whole World. Episode 3.
My Whole World. Episode 3.

Episode 3. Uncertain About Everything.

The reality of his life without his family hits Willie hard. He is unsure that he will know what to do if and when the time comes to take action.

My Whole World is the sixth series in the original historical fiction saga by Mary Ann DiLorenzo, and is set in rural Kansas in the early 1900s.

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Seven Stories. Story One, Part 3.
Seven Stories. Story One, Part 3.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 3.

Getting “tested.” Putting it mildly, Julie is overwhelmed by what she learns.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

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Seven Stories. Story One, Part 2.
Seven Stories. Story One, Part 2.

Trouble’s Always Just Around the Corner. Part 2.

Wasn’t it bad enough to be “dumped by this creep?” No, it gets worse.

The story unfolds. By our newest Hummingbird Guest Contributor, Beth Kalet. “Trouble” is a short story included in Beth’s book Seven Stories.

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Hummingbird Recipe. Mojito.
Hummingbird Recipe. Mojito.

Mojito, Cuban Inspiration

Recipe for Epicurious by Eben Freeman, bar and restaurant consultant. Regardless of which recipe you choose, don’t forget to kick back and relax when you drink it! That’s what a mojito is all about!

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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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Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Veggies
Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Veggies

Quick and Easy Summer Pasta

The trick to this delicious summer pasta is to use vegetables that are fresh and “in season.” You can be open, flexible, and creative because truly, anything goes! This dish takes under 1/2 hour to prepare. Recipe by Sandra Novick.

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Father’s Day Hummingbird Recipe.
Father’s Day Hummingbird Recipe.

Stirred or Shaken. It’s All Up To You!

How about your Dad’s favorite cocktail for Father’s Day… and a special bottle to go with? Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dads out there. Dad favorite cocktail recipes are within.

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