Our weekly post for January 30, 2010

Rockwell in Hollywood

His scenes of everyday life have become a symbol for Americana at its best, but Norman Rockwell was a portrait artist as well—illustrating some of Hollywood's entertaining characters.

Happy Birthday, Norman Rockwell

February 3, 1894, an artist was born.

As we mentioned in an earlier posting, the world of tea contains far more than just the familiar Camellia senensis. There are also thousands of intriguing and delicious tisanes, or herbal teas, which only require hot water and plant material. Some tisanes are part of the cultural fabric of their native countries, some perform medical [...]

Exclusive Crochet Pattern

You asked for it, and here it is. Former President of The Crochet Guild of America Karen Klemp is sharing her exclusive Sedona Rainfall blanket square pattern with Post readers.

Sunday Morning Slackers

Poor, late-rising sinner. He really wants the Sunday paper, and needs that milk for his coffee. But who should be outside his house enjoying fellowship with good parishioners but the minister himself!

Zip up your jacket and put on your hat... your mother's cold.

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Tired of Chili?

Black beans and brown rice know how to tango in this enlivened dish.

Short Stories by J. D. Salinger

"Juanita, she's always dragging me to a million movies, and we see these here shows all about war and stuff. You see a lot of real handsome guys always getting shot pretty neat, right where it don't spoil their looks none, and they always got plenty of time, before they croak, to give their love to some doll back home, with who, in the beginning of the pitcher, they had a real serious misunderstanding about what dress she should ought to wear to the college dance. "

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