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AM I GOOD ENOUGH: Lessons, Not Punishment

By Ghenrietta Von Bloome It’s a thought that lingers, weaving a veil of disillusionment in the folds of my mind. For years, I thought my life was a series of cruel punishments—each twist and turn of fate like a bitter…

Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2025

Planning a honeymoon is an exciting part of wedding preparations. Choosing the right destination can make your trip unforgettable. For those planning their special getaway, honeymoon destinations for 2025 offer a mix of exciting trends, modern comforts, and unique experiences.…

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A 1945 Love Story

By Hannah Campbell I’ve been friends for many years with Beth and Bill Reilly who live around the corner from us in Havertown. Our children went to school together. Beth and I often chat on the phone, and quite often,…

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Those Who Fight For Love

By Mina Beckett I’ve spent countless hours poring over stories of love—the kind that burns bright, endures storms, and is chosen again and again. But the most powerful love stories aren’t written in perfectly articulated words or bound in books;…

Vietnamese Lobster Pho 

Recipe by Tammie Hughes  Pho, pronounced “fuh”— is a Vietnamese soup of noodles, broth, vegetables, and fresh toppings. For this comfy bowl of pho, I started with a Seafood Stock by Kitchen Basics®. The recipe makes two generous portions.   Ingredients:  1…

Cherry Sour

Courtesy of Froth and Bubble Mobile Bar Co.www.frothandbubblebarco.com INGREDIENTS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP COCKTAIL INSTRUCTIONS: CHERRY SIMPLE SYRUP  Place the cherries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat and stir until the…

February 2025 Book Review: Last Twilight in Paris

Book by: Pam JenoffReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books As a diplomat, the author handled Holocaust issues in Poland. Today, she teaches law in Philly and is grateful for book communities; she has long said they…

Cover Artist: Alexandra Djokic

Alexandra Djokic is a full-time painter, composer, music producer, and sound designer. She has been composing for the ballet dance scene for many years and is a professor at the Ballet School in Belgrade, Serbia. Alexandra has been painting for…

AM I GOOD ENOUGH: Battle Within

By Ghenrietta Von Bloome I always struggled with the weight of what-ifs—the relentless tide that ebbed and flowed, sometimes crashing in waves of self-doubt, sometimes lapping gently at my shore, teasing me with the glimmer of things unseen, unknown, untried.…

Setting Goals for the New Year

By Alicia Ortman I believe in your ability to make 2025 the year you will progress on that goal or dream in your heart. You are capable, you have a vision for your life, and setting a goal will help…

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Clear the Clutter

By Tammy Darling With every season, there are things I love…and things I could do without. Like the fallen leaves of autumn, for example, those I could do without. Oh, the clutter! Fall happens to be my favorite season. The…