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Feeling blah, got those winter blues, scratchy throat or maybe starting a cold, take some apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has long been louted for warding off colds but it actually has many …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/24/25
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The history of beer in America goes back centuries, changing with the cultural and social fabric of the nation. The earliest European settlers in the 17th century who landed at Plymouth Rock …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/24/25
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I think we can all agree that friendship is one of the most cherished and fundamental aspects of human existence, transcending boundaries of culture, age, and circumstance. At its core, being a …
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Ramona Jan
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1/21/25
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I have a sweet topic this week and Winnie the Poohs favorite, honey. I’ve talked many times before about beekeeping, but honey is the reason we do it. We all know about using honey for cooking …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/17/25
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People often ask me how I come up with the subjects for my column. Some of my ideas are culled from overheard conversations I hear whenever I go out. Other column concepts derive from observations of …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/17/25
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Lentil soup is one of the most underrated soups of all time. The health benefits are numerous, as they are rich in iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, and have tons of fiber. This dish is simple and …
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Claire Burns
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1/15/25
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For a while there was very little action in my in-box that needed immediate attention until yesterday when the following letters appeared, which I present to you without alteration:
Dear …
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Ramona Jan
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1/14/25
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I’ve officially reached that age.... The age where I am excited about winning a free ham at the grocery store. Many of you I am sure know the feeling, and might even currently have a ham …
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Claire Burns
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1/10/25
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Last week I talked about selecting and getting your seeds that you will want to start this spring and this week will be getting all your seed starting supplies in order. Make your seed starting …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/10/25
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This column has nothing to do with the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Instead, it deals with the confusion that myself and I am sure many of my readers experienced last week. We can blame it on the …
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Hudson Cooper
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1/10/25
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In the 70s, as a teenager, I trained as a figure skater at South Mountain Arena in West Orange, NJ where the world’s most popular free skater of the time, Janet Lynn, also practiced. I watched …
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Ramona Jan
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1/7/25
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The holidays are over, 2025 has begun and spring is less than three months away. You have probably already received seed catalogs in the mail as the 2025 seeds are out. These days you’ll …
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Jim Boxberger
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1/3/25
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