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When Great Accompanists Make Great Musical Partners
The vocal artists may be the star of the show, but not without the underrecognized pianists who provide the musical support.
Do You Qualify for Social Security Spousal Benefits?
If you’re married and considering taking Social Security benefits, talk to a Social Security expert about your spousal benefits.
Endlessly Performed: 5 of the Most Recorded Composers in Music History
If they were still alive, these five classical composers would put up stiff competition against today’s contemporary songsters.
Reviving the Soul: Lessons From the Great Awakening
As the academe favored a more material world, ordinary folks turned to their faith.
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What Charging Off Bad Debt Really Means
If your debt has been charged off by a credit card company or financial institution, you are still legally obligated to pay it.

How to Save Money and Get Financially Confident
We don’t have to accept financial insecurity as some kind of life sentence.

Church of St. Charles Borromeo: Antwerp’s Treasure
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,' we visit a highlight of the Northern Baroque style.

How to Break the Plastic Wrap Habit in Your Kitchen (and What to Use Instead)
Is plastic wrap really the best we can do?

Teachable Moments: John Michael Montgomery’s ‘Life’s a Dance’
The hit ballad offers advice on how to achieve a life well-lived.

A Look at the Absurd Undergraduate Curricula of the Ivy Leagues
The multi-author work, ‘Slacking,’ presents the strange educational dichotomy between the serious and the foolish at the Ivy Leagues.

The Highway of Waterfalls: A Wondrous Journey
Solitude is the norm and crowds are the exception at the family-friendly falls ensconced in Oregon’s Cascade Range.
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How to Liquify Crystallized Honey and the Best Way to Store It
Knowing all the benefits of honey, it might just become your new best friend.

I Wait All Year for Mango Season to Make This Delicious Desert
This is a creamy, fresh, and delicious dessert that is bursting with the flavors of summer.

3 Delicious Ways to Refuel After Running a Marathon
A nutrient-dense meal that’s both easy to prepare and goes easy on your digestive system will help you bounce back after a marathon.

‘I Got It From Temu’: Woman Fined for Riding Motorbike With Dog Strapped to Chest
Woman claims she bought the harness from Temu, but police say online purchases don’t excuse unsafe pet transport on motorcycles.

Carl Jung, the Universe, and the Strange Business of Getting Exactly What You Want
Synchronicity is awash in this world.

A Conversation With Social Media Sensations Kay & Tay
This popular husband-and-wife pair shares advice on how to build an online following. Hint: It involves authenticity and staying true to yourself.

Digger’s Wartime Letter Details the Act of God That Saved His Life
Sergeant who escaped the Fall of Singapore via a small boat and ended up in northern Australia.

Information Theft: ‘On Privacy: Twenty Lessons to Live By’
Author Lawrence Cappello advises how to take your rights to privacy seriously and learn ways to protect it.

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Traveling Companion’
A young man gives away all the money he has in an act of kindness and finds an equal share in a mysterious fellow traveler.

‘Letters to Stephanie’: From Rescue Homes to Reunions
A woman writes letters to the grandchild she may never meet in this film about choosing life instead of abortion.

Jam Sessions and Joy: 5 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love With Learning an Instrument
When learning music feels like a magical adventure instead of a chore, kids will keep coming back for more.

Memorial Day: A Day to Remember Who We Are
Here are some ways to honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

Grads After Graduation: Some Gifts to Bolster Morale and Keep Them Moving Forward
A special note or care package can cheer a young graduate in the short term and give him or her memories that may last a lifetime.

It’s Time to Bring Back Pick-Up Games of Baseball
Unsupervised play allows children to develop character and skill sets like conflict resolution, imagination, and responsibility.