SHE, A History of Adventure, is a novel by the English writer H. Rider Haggard, published in book form in 1887 following serialization in The Graphic magazine between October 1886 and January 1887. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. The story is a first-person narrative that follows the journey of Horace Holly and […]
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Jan
Jan
In the heart of a world blanketed by silent snow, time seems to slow down, and the white landscape softens all sounds. With the shorter days and frigid temperatures, winter, by its nature, is less hurried, and our time is mainly spent indoors. Simple pleasures like reading and sipping a cup of steaming coffee can […]
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Nov
Nov
The moment the calendar flips to November, I feel a flutter of excitement, the holidays are almost here, bringing with them a gentle wave of warmth that wraps itself around me like one of Mawmaw’s quilts. Year after year, it’s the same comforting trio of celebrations that begin with Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for our family has […]
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Oct
Oct
Saturday Date Night: Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Rolotini, baked boneless chicken thighs stuffed with a sauté of vegetables and topped with a soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili crisp sauce; served with a raw zucchini, red pepper, radish, and green onion salad (dressed); and buttered mashed potatoes… at our kitchen table, then, streaming a […]
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Oct
Oct
Detail of a mural by artist Diego Rivera at the museum (Museo Anahuacalli). Unveiling this Cultural Oasis By our traveling correspondent – Crichton Atkinson Diego Rivera, a towering figure in the annals of Mexican art, was more than just a painter–he was a cultural iconoclast whose bold strokes reshaped the […]
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Oct
Oct
SOFT BOILED EGGS (by ARTS&FOOD® Editor Jack Atkinson) While growing up, there were about 5 foods that we considered the best possible food treats at the family dining table — soft-boiled eggs were very high on that list. My sister has perfected the boiling time at sea level (recipe below); today our family uses an […]
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Oct
Oct
Here is a review of The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler: This review provides an overview of the key themes and practical advice from The Art of Happiness. The book emphasizes that happiness is a mental state that can be cultivated through compassion, mindfulness, and […]
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Oct
Oct
The final harvest from our garden leads to some good food on the table, like this yellow squash, onion, and cherry tomato sauté for breakfast. It breaks down like this. Slice your yellow squash into manageable bite-sized slices (depending on the thickness of the squash). Put some olive oil in a cast iron skillet and […]
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Oct
Oct
This salad would be a great contribution to any group, church, or neighborhood potluck gathering or BBQ. The salad has a base of vinaigrette dressed arugula greens, then a julienned of fresh basil sprinkled over the arugula, next chunks of large yellow tomatoes are spread around, along with sliced green onions, slices of cucumber, cubes […]