By Kathy A. Megyeri
I celebrated Independence Day by reading an uplifting, historical, non-fiction book about someone unfamiliar to me. Jane Franklin Mecom, the youngest sister of Benjamin Franklin, was considered one of his closest confidants for they corresponded 60 years, throughout most...
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Gardening is said to be the best medicine and is essential to maintaining a healthy living environment. During these challenging times, social distancing can be difficult -...
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By Rebecca Fending
Believe it or not, there's a national holiday for almost every day, including the celebration of cake. From National No Dirty Dishes Day...
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By Kathy A. Megyeri
Actual personal ads from The Villages’ Florida newspaper:
“Sexy, fashion-conscious, blue-haired beauty. 80s, skinny, 5’4” (used to be 5’6”) searching for sharp-looking,...
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By Randal C. Hill
C’mon, admit it. The cheerful, shuffling Top 5 single of “In the Summertime” brought a smile to your face and got your fingers drumming back in the summer of 1970. Mungo Jerry’s irresistible anthem to...
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By Randal C. Hill
In October 1969, shortly after the release of “Abbey Road”, Beatle fans everywhere were suddenly digging up “evidence” of a music-world tragedy—the death of Paul McCartney.
What did the rumor about Paul say?
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By Kathy Megyeri
OK, I admit it. I’m a hopeless romantic who devours each of ...
By: Madison Hansen
The memories of a sunny day are only half of the experience in a place as big as Florida. As the culinary melting pot that serves everything, from fish to...
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Recipe inspired by Delish.com
April, like every other month, has a number of “national holidays,” including National Empanada Day on April 8. This offers the perfect opportunity to learn...
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“Women quilters deliberately make mistakes in their quilts as only God creates perfection.” AN OLD SAYING FROM THE AMISH
By Kathy Megyeri
During September,...
