8 Clever Balcony Improvement Tips
Spending time outside in the fresh air is irreplaceable. However, if you live in an apartment, with no yard, you may not be able to enjoy this as much. On…
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A Look Inside Jazz Age SHADOWLAND
Billed as "The Handsomest Magazine in the World" when it debuted in September 1919, browsing though an edition of SHADOWLAND is like taking a journey back to a unique time…
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The Little Blue House on the Hill
A Mother's Day story for my young grandson. It may sound a bit like your own story, if you grew up in the country like I did. Photos and text…
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8 Ways to Cheer Someone From Afar
The social distancing, isolation measures or quarantine which most of the world has ended up in, is starting to affect our mood and behavior. Many of us find it hard…
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This Was Nifty in April 1950
News Headlines & Entertainment Trivia from April, 1950: Classic Film-Noir Movie Releases - Stage Fright, and D.O.A.; 1st ever NBA Championship won by George Mikan & Minneapolis Lakers. Alfred Hitchcock's…
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Dating in Your 50s: How It's Changed
Between the late '70s and early '90s, life was notably different than it is today. Dell was founded in 1984; Madonna, Prince and ABBA flooded radios across America; and meeting…
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How to Create a Personal Zen Oasis of Self-Care
Staying at home doesn't have to be that bad. You may have thought that going out, partying and coming home late, are sure ways to be happy and feel connected…
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April 1947 Headlines
News Headlines & Entertainment Trivia from April, 1947: 2000-Year-Old Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery, Babe Ruth Day, & Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki Sets Sail Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery The American Schools of…
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What the Heck is a Macaron Anyway?
Turns out, a macaron is NOT a misspelling of the hugely popular 1990s Latin dance La Macarena, so get that image out of your head right now. It's not a…
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Non-Medical COVID-19 Masks
During this COVID-19 pandemic, should you wear a mask, and how can you make one? With a shortage of personal protective equipment at these early stages of the Coronavrus pandemic,…
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