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Last Updated: Nov 22, 2023 03:33PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Remembering Christmas toys past

Nov 22, 2023 03:33PM ● By Nick Thomas

Take a journey down memory lane with this nostalgic list of popular Christmas toys.

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Reliving the glamour of Christmas parties in the movies

Nov 22, 2023 03:23PM ● By Jacqueline T. Lynch

Movies "The Apartment" and "The Desk Set," made in the era of America’s booming economy, reflect an age where large companies had a paternalistic hand in the lives of their employees.

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Santa's senior helpers spread holiday joy at Christmas Unlimited

Nov 22, 2023 10:47AM ● By Lisa Lowdermilk

Seniors are the driving force behind Christmas Unlimited's volunteer initiatives, contributing over 11,000 hours of service yearly.

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The secret language of postage stamps during World War II

Oct 31, 2023 12:12PM ● By Marjorie Waterfield

In the early 1940's, letters crisscrossed the globe, often heavily censored. One way young lovers learned to reveal their feelings without actually writing it was with stamps.

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Purple Heart recipients find fulfillment in giving back

Oct 27, 2023 04:16PM ● By Karin Hill

Three generations of heroes share their unique journeys from the battlefield to community service through the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

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The story behind "Monster Mash," a timeless Halloween classic

Sep 29, 2023 08:28PM ● By Randal C. Hill

In Bobby Pickett’s Halloween novelty tune, a benevolent monster throws a dance party that features other horror-based creatures of lore, such as Dracula and the Wolfman.

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Grandparents Day is September 10

Aug 21, 2023 02:28PM ● By Lynn Gendusa

4-year-olds should run for president. They’re truthful, energetic and can solve all the world’s problems with their ninja swords, fire trucks and Spider-Man cape

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Jingles from Yesteryear!

Jul 24, 2023 03:32PM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

What jingles do you remember growing up?

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Through my review mirror

Jul 24, 2023 02:10PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Sometimes my car feels like my home away from home—and there have been several such “homes” over my years as a driver.

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Ford Mustang: America's first practical "sports" car

May 30, 2023 10:39AM ● By Randal C. Hill

The debut of the Ford Mustang, named after the famed World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, took place at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964.

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Truths and myths about St. Patrick's Day

Feb 27, 2023 10:09AM ● By Randal Hill

You may wonder: Was St. Patrick really from Ireland? Is he even a full-fledged saint? Here’s the truth as we know it

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Why we like to be scared

Oct 03, 2022 12:45PM ● By Nancy J. Schaaf, RN

Generally, we try to avoid things that frighten us. So why do we pay to see a movie that evokes fear and terror?

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