In what will likely be my last in a series of Top 5 war-movie lists, I’ve taken on the unenviable task of paring over two dozen truly excellent motion pictures down to five. If this is my final war Top 5, I’m happy and proud to be going out on such a high note. Since…
Farmers Market or Agritourism? One Is ‘Like Buying Local on Steroids,’ Farmer Says
By Susan McFarland From The Dallas Morning News McKinney—The heart of harvest season is here, and one Collin County farm offers not just fruits and vegetables but an agricultural experience. Pure Land Farm in McKinney uses agritourism—the combination of agriculture and tourism—to engage with and educate the public. It allows customers to pick their own produce…
Book Review: James Fenelon’s ‘Angels Against the Sun’
In “The Bridges at Toko-ri,” the movie about the Korean War based on James Michener’s novel, Adm. George Tarrant watches as his pilots take off from the pitching deck of a carrier to attack the enemy and asks, “Where do we get such men? They leave this ship and they do their job. … Where do…
Snapshots of Gettysburg, on the Anniversary of the Civil War Battle
At the site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle, history enthusiasts, descendants of Civil War soldiers, and curious visitors alike descend upon Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, every year. Volunteers don Civil War-era uniforms, some adopting real personas from history, to reenact the most decisive battle of the nation’s most painful conflict. They are not just playing roles…
What Should I Do About Summer Wasps?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Here’s a sight you definitely don’t want to see: Wasps swarming around your yard and taking up residence. Wasps resemble bees but tend to be more aggressive, dangerous and territorial. They tend to be most active during summer, so this is a good time to start keeping…
Your Guide to Creating a Color Story
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Ideally, your home should reflect your style, taste, and sense of design. The launchpad for such inspiration often begins with color. Creating a color story can help provide inspiration for a successful design. Often a successful story begins with an inspirational piece, which can be anything from a…
Fun Along the Delaware River
We have returned again and again to the picturesque, historic towns along the Delaware River, which forms the state line of . We enjoy the area largely because there are no “big box” stores or typical malls to crowd out the historic features or to prevent local artisans from selling their unique creations. This is…
Why You Have Rising Property Taxes and What You Can Do About It
Homeowners have recently seen property taxes become higher than ever. The surge in the cost of owning property started with the arrival of COVID and continues to rise. Many people wonder why and want some tax relief. Some homes have had their property taxes increase more than 37 percent since 2020. CBSNews reports that the…
Celebrating Those Who Worked and Fought for U.S. Independence
John Singleton Copley (1738–1815), John Trumbull (1756–1843), and Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828) are three of the most important early American artists. Their work captured scenes of colonial, revolutionary, and post-independence America—especially through portraiture of the country’s founding fathers. Patriots Samuel Adams, Dr. Joseph Warren, and John Adams were all from the colony of Massachusetts and played…
Opera Singer Leaves Career, Finds Her Feminine Power in Being a Classic Wife and Mother
An opera singer who realized her conservative values were incompatible with a career in the liberal arts found her true calling as a wife and mother. She explains how taking on a traditional gender role has led to feeling happy, fulfilled, and empowered as a woman. Currently pregnant with her second child, content creator Abby…
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