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Creamed Spinach Creamed Spinach first came into my life in one of those old steak houses, in the Los Angeles of old, with dark lighting and oak bars, that served cocktails with names no one orders anymore, as well as huge portions! This is actually a simple dish, once you master the béchamel sauce,...
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Remembering our Veterans Once again, Veteran’s Day finds our nation in conflict, with men and women engaged the perilous task of defending and protecting those in need of their help. In Zanesville, which was once the capital of Ohio, from 1812-1818, in the center of town, they have established a park to commemorate those who have...
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“His Friends Back Home Never Write To Him” This postcard has been in my collection for years; it is obviously a by-product of war time, and a reminder to those tucked safely away in their homes, continuing with their lives, that we should not forget the men and women who sacrifice so...
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I Voted – No Exclamation Point The envelope said: Vote With Confidence. It never occurred to me to question the process until I went into the post office, where my confidence was suddenly shaken by a very nice clerk and a computer. It took me a while to cast my vote. Even...
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Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs! A View From Where the Victory Was Won These pages are probably the only thing in my life that I do consistently, thus I do not regularly watch any sports, until the championships show up and then I become a bit more engaged, though baseball is...
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Leaves, Just Leaves “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus ~ I am well aware of how often I feature the dynamic and entirely exhilarating fall foliage, on these pages. In my defense, I perhaps share with you only one photograph per...
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An Editorial In New England, it seems that there is an unwritten law, which states that political yard signs must be well contained until after Labor Day, then suddenly all bets are off! Driving by public places festooned with placards soliciting my vote, would normally give me a bit of a rush....
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“Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us – and those around us – more effectively. Look for the learning.” ~ Louisa May Alcott ~
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Happy Halloween! I thought I might treat you to Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hallow, which is now actually on line! Washington Irving (1783–1859) The Legend of Sleepy Hollow FOUND AMONG THE PAPERS OF THE LATE DIEDRICH KNICKERBOCKER A pleasing land of drowsy head...
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Sitting By My Bedside “One sure window into a person’s soul is his reading list.” ~ Mary B. W. Tabor ~ What are you reading? Are you looking for your next great read? Here is a look at what is sitting by my bedside, and which I am pleased to recommend....
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