So, what was Ataullah Ozai-Durrani thinking when he brought a rice cooker to the offices of General Foods, served up the very first batch of minute rice, and forever distorted time?
Forever in Stamps
My friend Elaine is like many of us…she loves to get a good deal. So when her daughter Renee alerted her that the price of stamps was increasing on January 27, she did what any budget-conscious American who thought of it would do: she went online to the USPS site to order Forever stamps before the …
Valentine’s Art
This box is filled with Valentines. They remind me of your smile, As you worked with crayon, and ribbon, and lace, Humming quietly all the while. As I shuffle through the years of cards, Sweet memories come unraveled, Spooling loving thoughts around me -- My child, how very far you’ve traveled. Those barely …
Here’s to the Mother of the American Valentine
Ever think about the origins of Valentine’s cards? While the origin of this romantic holiday is a bit mysterious, we do know that a savvy business woman named Esther Howland was responsible for popularizing the giving of Valentine’s cards in the U.S. After receiving a Valentine’s card created in Europe – which most Americans could not afford – the 19-year-old graduate of …
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My Own Brand of Resistence
Every week, I write an editorial for a newsletter of which I am Editor. I focus on writing informative or inspirational posts. I also occasionally add my own brand of humor. I choose to repost some of them here six months to a year later after they're written. I rarely write controversial or political posts. …
Celebrating New York’s Suffragist Legacy
You're invited to list your suffragist family or community members in a new initiative celebrating New York State's suffragist history.
Out on a Limb 