Monthly Archives: February 2023

Happy 80th Birthday David Zamichow!

Anyone in New Hampshire in the mid-1980s may well remember local television exploding into a new era. New York television advertising executive, David Zamichow arrived as WMUR-TV’s new general manager in 1983. Smart, determined, and as visionary as they come, … Continue reading

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Love, Strength, and Courage

“To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.” — Lao-Tzu (571 BC – trad. 5th century BC) Chinese philosopher

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Liberty!

  “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” — Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Founding Father of the United States; inventor, publisher, political philosopher written in Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759

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Belief & Hope

“Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So, believe the answer will come. It will.” — Norman Vincent Peale 1898 – 1993 American Protestant clergyman and author quote from “Positive Thinking Every Day”

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This is National Tortilla Chip Day!

For National Tortilla Chip Day, I decided to share my Super Simple way to make nachos. I love them to be extra cheesy, and I will gleefully eat them at any hour of the day or night. Yes, nachos for … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Banana Bread Day!

Hubby is a huge fan of bananas. When he has a few bananas that did not get eaten before turning too soft, I turn them into banana bread for him. On this occasion, I made him 2 loaves… one plain … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Margarita Day!

  The classic margarita is shaken with ice and then served either on those “rocks” or straight up. Or it’s served “frozen” by blending it with the ice. The traditional glass is rimmed in salt and garnished with a lime … Continue reading

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Catch Only Happiness

  “A sad soul can be just as lethal as a germ.”  – John Steinbeck (1902 – 1968) American writer Never let anyone else crush your spirit. Their attempts are mere reflections of their own sadness and lack of control.

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Believe!

Let no one dash your dreams or belittle your beliefs.

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Happy Birthday!

On this day in 1950, a remarkable man was born. He grew up as an only child, but never lost his childlike love of life. He loved sports, from tennis, golf, and baseball to hockey and football. Boats, particularly sailing, … Continue reading

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National Drink Wine Day

Unwind today, National Drink Wine Day, with a glass of your favorite vino… with or without alcohol… with or without bubbles. My favorite is pinot grigio. Yup, the white one. And I only like the dry varietals, rather than fruity … Continue reading

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So Says Daniel Boone

    “All you need for happiness is a good gun, a good horse, and a good wife.” — Daniel Boone (1734 – 1820) American pioneer & frontiersman

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National Almond Day

Celebrate National Almond Day with the timeless Almond Joy candy bar. Or a snifter with some Amaretto. (Or perhaps both.) Today I will share my recipe for Everything Bagel-Seasoned Almonds. This delicious snack delight is Super Simple to make and … Continue reading

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Lantern Festival Day

On the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar, Lantern Festival is celebrated. Usually falling in February, it signifies the last day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Lanterns can be very simple or elegantly … Continue reading

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Love!

There’s more than enough hatred in the world. Let’s choose love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.   Or as the great Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too … Continue reading

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Attitude Speaks

  “When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day.” — Marty Bucella American cartoonist & illustrator

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National Pork Rind Appreciation Day

Because this is Superbowl Sunday, it’s also National Pork Rind Appreciation Day. Woah! What!??! “Pork rinds” is the culinary way to say pork skin that’s rendered in fat or baked or roasted to create pork cracklings (aka “scratchings”). View them … Continue reading

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Hope Lives!

    “Where there’s life, there’s hope.” — Ancient Roman Saying

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Soooo Funny!

Critters Make the Best Humans! And they make the best OF humans. However, you look at it, they make us better people. That said, I am gleeful to share the funniest dog video I have ever seen. I watch it … Continue reading

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A Great Year!

Though I have been writing articles here for years, it was one year ago that I consciously decided to also post something positive each day on social media. During the past year’s daily articles, I posted 187 quotations. And I … Continue reading

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This Is National Potato Lover’s Day!

Okay, potato fans, let’s talk taters! Any style will do… one favorite crowd-pleaser is the basic Twice-Baked Potato. Trust me, they merely sound fancy, but they are Super Simple! And dinner guests always revel in the flavors. Simply bake your … Continue reading

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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day!

Invented in 1908 by Italian restauranteur Alfredo di Lelio, this celebrated dish is simply noodles tossed in butter and parmesan cheese. Of course, we have a great many adaptations, many including adding a decadent alfredo sauce for more creaminess. We … Continue reading

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Imagine Your Potential!

“I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” — Dolly Parton (1946 – ) American singer-songwriter

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Ah, Politics!

  “Actions lie louder than words.” — Carolyn Wells (1862 – 1942) American author

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Celebrate National Stuffed Mushroom Day!

Stuffed mushrooms first appeared as a food item sometime between the mid-19th to early-20th Centuries. Culinary experts widely agree that they most likely originated with the Italians, as they are very much like the Italian stuffed zucchini, which has a … Continue reading

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Change

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” — Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) American Pop artist

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Celebrate La Poutine Week!

The famed Québécois dish called Poutine forms the center of a week of Food Festivals, especially in Canada, where the dish originated. French fries, topped with cheddar cheese curds and brown gravy started in the province of Québec, Canada, but … Continue reading

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National Dark Chocolate Day

Ahhhhhhh! ‘nough said.

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