Did you know that it takes 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter? Or that people actually suffer from arachibutyrophobia?
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12/10/15
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On Oct. 3, long-time friends Peggy Zieran and Carol Hoenig fulfilled a dream while introducing a clever and unique business concept. Housed in a century-old five-room home . . .
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By Teri Ann Loeser
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12/3/15
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On one level, it’s a matter of clearing some closet space. On another, it’s a signal to let go and move on.
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7/29/15
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I always give books as gifts, but my method of delivery has moved into the 21st century. No more hard-cover tomes wrapped and tied in holiday cheer.
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12/11/14
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Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time.
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7/2/14
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So, how about this winter?
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2/21/14
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What makes us American? What defines us and sets us apart? In honor of the Fourth of July, I assembled a list of novels to help us discover the essence of America, help us probe the heart and soul of our great country.
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6/27/13
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Book lovers and memorabilia collectors will find a showcase of treasures awaits them this weekend. Other highlights include a fashion and food event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble.
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4/3/13
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Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich’s most recent novel, “The Round House.”
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1/3/13
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What I saw: lines of people, bundled against the cold, gas containers in hand, waiting, shuffling their feet to keep warm, waiting even longer than they thought possible for enough gasoline to get their cars going.
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11/15/12
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