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Tune in Today: Chopin’s ‘Raindrop’ and Teardrops
Chopin’s health was declining, yet he dove into composing a set of preludes. One among them expressed his hope in the face of despair.
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The Scents and Sounds of ‘November’
In a simple poem, Giovanni Pascoli expresses what this time of the year can mean.
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How to Bypass Probate on Your Estate
A few smart steps today can help your loved ones avoid the long, costly probate process tomorrow.
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Tune in Today: A Favorite Piece of Budding Pianists
One of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular compositions, ‘Für Elise,’ wasn’t published until well after his death.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
It may look humble in the pan, but once it’s warm and drenched in toffee sauce, this sticky toffee pudding is next-level delicious.
Move Over, Pumpkin! This Spiced Cake Is the Coziest Dessert of the Season
The cream cheese frosting is everything.
Exploring Herakles and the Augean Stables
Herakles’s least glamorous Labor contains an unexpected lesson on ingenuity.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Select, Store, and Freeze Avocados
There’s no magic gadget that will tell you when an avocado has ripened fully.
The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale ‘The Bremen Town Musicians’
An ass, hound, cat, and rooster use their years of experience to overcome a problem.
Smashing Roots
Feel free to mix and match a variety of roots for a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness.
‘Red Tide’: Threats on Eastern Horizons
M.P. Woodward creates an impressive spy and military thriller that could feasibly happen today.
How to Bypass Probate on Your Estate
A few smart steps today can help your loved ones avoid the long, costly probate process tomorrow.
The Autoharp: Vintage Sounds of Appalachia
This unique instrument, with German roots, has a firm grip on Americana.
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Everything You Need to Know About How to Select, Store, and Freeze Avocados
There’s no magic gadget that will tell you when an avocado has ripened fully.
Rick Steves’ Europe: A Walk Through Ghent
Since it’s so close to Brussels and Bruges—about 30 minutes away from both—Ghent is a popular day-trip destination.
Key Mindsets, Attitudes to Living One’s Best Life, According to a Top Gun Pilot
Matt Hall has flown since he was a teenager, here he shares his special tips on living life.
‘Tokyo Story:’ Director Yasujiro Ozu’s Sublime Magnum Opus
An older couple takes the train to visit their children in this Japanese cinematic masterpiece.
‘The Restless Wave’: A Sailor’s Story
In his novel, Adm. James G. Stavridis enables us to glimpse a World War II sailor’s life and struggles.
Camp River Dubois: An Important Lewis and Clark Launch Site
An unassuming spot near St. Louis is where a monumental historic expedition began.
Family Heirlooms: Your Story Is Part of Your Legacy
From childhood mischief to hard-won wisdom, the tales of our elders are family heirlooms waiting to be told and preserved.
Inside Ireland’s First Classical Academy
When Padraig and Grace Cantillon-Murphy founded Mater Dei Academy, they didn’t know they were starting a revival.
Halloween Costumes Compliments of the Closet (Not the Credit Card)
A memorable costume has nothing to do with a price tag—and everything to do with imagination, masking tape, and a sprinkle of mischief.