A certain quote has been making the rounds on social media this past year. Its pervasiveness is an indication of its relevance. Of unknown origin, the quote reads: “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times.” It’s an accurate description of the…
No-bake Pumpkin Pie for Your Thanksgiving Table
Most pumpkin pies—like the ones on your Thanksgiving table every year—have fillings that contain pumpkin puree, cream, sugar, spices, and eggs. Because of the eggs, which make the filling nice and thick, these pies need to be baked, often for a long time. In our pumpkin pie, however, we don’t use eggs. Instead, we use…
Sculptor, 78, Crafts Giant ‘Floating Artworks’ to Share Joy and Hope: ‘Be True to Yourself’
A 78-year-old Italian sculptor who always dreamed of building a boat is realizing that wish with a whimsical spin. His giant “floating artworks” are magical masterpieces that defy belief when they take to the water. Sculptor Livio De Marchi of Venice, Italy, has been making art for the city in which he was born and raised…
Woman Leaves Corporate Life to Snap Breathtaking Shots of Humpback Whales Breaching in Alaska
November 22, 2021
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One Pennsylvania woman decided to leave behind her corporate job in marketing to fulfill her dream of taking breathtaking photographs as a profession to inspire the world. That life choice is what led photographer Mary Parkhill, based in Pittsburgh, to travel to Alaska where, while out on the water fishing for halibut and salmon, she…
Woman Shares Her Love With Sweetest, Caring Fiancé Who Has Cerebral Palsy and Hearing Impairment
A woman who fell in love with a man with hearing impairment and cerebral palsy shares their journey, from falling in love to planning their wedding, navigating the world as an interabled couple as they go. Elyse Rucker of Arkansas and her fiancé, Jason Flynn, did not just fall in love despite their differences, but…
Baby in Patriotic Onesie With Hand on Heart Becomes Boy Who Salutes During National Anthem
A baby who was once dressed in an American flag onesie and captured in a sweet photo with his hand on his heart has grown up to be a very patriotic 5-year-old. Cooper Routon of Arab, Alabama, has gone viral for an unprompted salute to the flag as the national anthem played prior to a…
This Organizing Trick Is the Quickest Way to Get Your Home Ready for Guests
Once you’ve lived in your home for a while, you start to not really see it anymore. The art on your walls, the pillows on your couch, and the clutter on your countertop become such fixtures in your space that you simply stop noticing them. But when guests come over, they’re sure to see it…
Coffee Cake Cookies Are the Coziest Fall Treat
It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of cookies, but what you might not know is that I also really love coffee cake (so much so, in fact, that I created a 10-minute version). But instead of enjoying the two treats separately, I thought it would be far more exciting to combine them, creating…
Vacation in Style on Ambergris Cay, Turks and Caicos
When asked to describe my fantasy island vacation, my response always includes space. Not the moon and the stars kind, but the sort that comes with deserted beaches, acres of scrub brush, an abundance of birds and critters that chirp and rustle in the leaves, plus great food, service, and lodging. After all, a vacation…
The Stories Behind the Traditional Hymns of Thanksgiving
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, some nowadays may be thinking of pumpkin pie, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, or football. But houses of worship honor the day or week with a longstanding and fairly standard repertoire of hymns. These beloved songs, found in the hymnals of most Christian denominations around the world, can be categorized into…
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