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Grown in Tradition

By Pam Molnar The women in my family have an unspoken tradition. Weather permitting, whenever we visit each other’s homes, we walk around the yard admiring the growth of the trees, the colors of the potted flowers and how things…

March 2025 Book Review: The Story She Left Behind

Book by: Patti Callahan HenryReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books 1927, Bluffton, South Carolina. Acclaimed author Bronwyn disappears without a trace, leaving behind her husband and her young daughter Clara. A most intriguing literary mystery where,…

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The Power of DNA Testing at Any Lab Test Now

Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2025 Scientific advancements have transformed how we understand health, and one groundbreaking example is DNA testing. Thanks to the Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, researchers mapped the human…

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A Woman’s Work May Never Be Done—But It Can Wait

By: Toni Campbell It’s the final days of December, and I find myself on a mission: complete every load of laundry in the house. Call it superstition or simply my love for starting fresh, but there’s something deeply satisfying about…

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.…

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…

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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;…

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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,…

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…

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…