Thursday, June 18, 2026

Dietians Say These 9 Are Better Than Protein Bars

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Two unopened boxes of these are in my cupboard. The taste and texture are good. Years ago, I ate protein bars for convenience and to satisfy...
Tuesday, June 16, 2026

New York City At Night

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Manhattan is especially beautiful at night. My friend Carolyn C. attended a Knicks’ NBA Championship watch party and sent me these photograp...
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Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Bavarian Ruby and Spinel Diadem

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Wikimedia Commons The Bavarian Ruby and Spinel Diadem was commissioned in 1830 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria as a gift for his wife, Queen The...
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Dump Potato Salad A One-Pot Meal

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Sometimes on a hot summer day, one thinks: I’ve got to get something into the pie holes of my family for dinner, but I do not want to cook! ...
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Monday, June 8, 2026

Short-or-Cap-Sleeved Summer Dresses Are Back!

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Style & Co at Macy's As soon as summer weather arrives, I switch from wearing leggings to dresses. My legs don’t get covered again u...
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Friday, June 5, 2026

Hooked On Artichokes

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As a child, I never saw artichokes at the supermarket nor on our dinner table. Now I buy  frozen  artichoke quarters all the time. They are ...
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

What Makes Green Diamonds?

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From Instagram - The Aurora After writing last Thursday's blog , I got curious about green diamonds. I don’t recall ever seeing one. Thi...
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Gemstone Brittleness And Cleavage

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These are Macy’s commercial-grade gemstones - amethyst, garnet, fancy colored sapphires, citrine, ruby, and emerald. Earrings, necklaces, an...
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Monday, May 25, 2026

Dresses For My Senior Mom

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It seems every spring I order my senior Mother a few dresses , and this spring is no different. She was a stylish dresser as a younger woman...
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