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Charles Dickens’s Daily Routine: Cold Plunges, Long Walks, and Set Hours
Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, Charles Dickens used discipline, exercise, and structure to produce genius.
Pirates, Thomas Jefferson, and the First Battle of the Barbary Wars
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The Ultimate 10-Year Countdown to Retirement: Your Golden Runway to Freedom
The more foresight and preparation you invest in your life transition, the smoother and more confident it will be for everyone involved.
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Ready to Retire in 5 Years? Here’s Your Checklist
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Millions Still Taking It Easy on the Highway Mecca That Is Route 66
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Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers
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Millions Still Taking It Easy on the Highway Mecca That Is Route 66
Cities and towns along the historic 2,228-mile highway from Chicago to Los Angeles are staging multiple events while anticipating a surge in tourism.

No-Bake ‘Boston Cream Pie’ Bars Are So Good, I’m Making Them All Summer
These no-bake Boston cream pie bars combine three delicious layers of flavor—cookie crust, creamy vanilla custard, and rich chocolate—into one bite.

How to Grill Juicy, Flavorful Chicken Breast
Finishing the cook on low heat will keep the meat flavorful and juicy.

‘Hollywood Exposed’: Former Actress Tina Griffin’s Valuable Advice for Teens and Parents
Tina Griffin left Hollywood to shine a light on what today’s media is really teaching kids, and how parents can counter it.

‘Drop Dead’: How New York City Was Saved From Bankruptcy
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‘Make Way for Tomorrow’: Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother
Caring for elderly parents interrupts the lives of children who don’t want the responsibility.

Botticelli, His Muse, and the Medici Family
An exploration into the mysterious connections between Simonetta Vespucci, Botticelli, and Giuliano de' Medici.

‘The Medusa Protocol’: Hugs, Not Guns
Rob Hart’s second book in the Assassins Anonymous series continues his odd recovering-alcoholic allegory.

Midyear Motivation: 6 Ways to Refocus and Finish 2025 Strong
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When Parenting Gets Busy, Stay Connected With Your Partner
Psychiatrist Kathryn Ford shares simple but powerful ways for parents to reconnect during the busy seasons of life.

Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety
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How Did We Get the Word ‘Husband’?
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