by Michele Tester“Not In The Same House” November is the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, an annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year, a day when we gather with family and friends to enjoy a bountiful feast and to take the time to reflect on what and who we…

Across the Miles by Valerie Nusbaum With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us once again, I’m reminiscing about years past and feeling blessed to have such wonderful memories. I’m sure you are, too. These are just some of the highlights of my Thanksgivings with Randy. For our first Thanksgiving together, I had the bright…

It’s Party Time! by Valerie Nusbaum Let me start off by wishing each and every one of you a happy fall season, or as my Aunt Faye would have said, “Happy Fall Y’all!” I might as well wish everyone a happy Halloween, too. October 31 will roll around before we know it, followed by Thanksgiving,…

by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer I’m also thankful for Thanksgiving as a holiday. It’s a great way for beginners to learn from the masters, cooking-wise. A variety of cooking techniques and flavors ensure everyone can contribute and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast to the fullest. Today’s recipe is unlike the traditional dishes and side dishes…

by Denise Valentine Hello, everyone. As we look forward to the upcoming Holidays with cautious optimism, and begin to plan for family gatherings, I thought a dessert recipe would be an excellent choice for this month. I love pumpkin pie, and I love cheesecake, so this recipe for “Pumpkin Cheesecake” is the ultimate combination. I…

by Teresa Kempisty Photos by Teresa Kempisty President John Dowling & Board Member Kathy Dowling drive in the Drive-By Greetings Parade on October 14, 2020, waving to over 36 seniors Jim and Joan Leo are visited during the October 14th Drive-By Greetings Parade. Helen Deluca waves to the participants in the October 14th Drive-By Greetings…

What Christmas Is All About by Anita DiGregory Does the time between Thanksgiving and January 2 seem like a blur? Are your holidays unforgettably beautiful but undeniably stressful? If so, you aren’t alone. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, 38 percent said they experienced greater levels of stress during the holidays.…

Blair Garrett, Gracie Eyler, and Deb Abraham Spalding “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come… I do therefore invite my fellow citizens…

“Importance of An Attitude of Gratitude” by Anita DiGregory  “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~William Arthur Ward With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the spirit of gratitude is typically celebrated in the month of November. However, increasing scientific studies are verifying the…

by Valerie Nusbaum This column is for the November issue, so it should be about Thanksgiving and/or being grateful for what we have. In truth, I’m writing this in early October and Thanksgiving is just a blip on my radar at this point. I’m in the middle of getting things ready for Randy’s and my…

by Anita DiGregory Thanks & Giving Thanksgiving is nearly upon us.  I love Thanksgiving—the faith-based tradition, the family-time, the fun, the food, and the feasting.  Quietly nestled between the sugar overload of Halloween and the incessant over-commercialization of Christmas (I honestly think some retailers had Christmas decorations displayed in September this year!), Thanksgiving has remained…

The volunteers in the Trinity United Church of Christ’s Kitchen were working on apple pies when we caught up with them the week after Thanksgiving. They were taking orders for their yummy soups, fruit pies, chicken pot pies, lemon cream pies, cakes, sandwiches, and many other menu items. They had just raised $11,365 in sales…

Christine Schoene Maccabee Gratitude As soon as I start feeling sorry for myself because of another problem I have to deal with, something comes in the mail that stops me in my tracks. Here is a quote from the American Indian Relief Council : “The American Indians are not in good shape. Rusted-out cars and…

Buck Reed The Supermarket Gourmet November brings us Thanksgiving—either our most favorite or most feared holiday for cooking. I guess I shouldn’t be allowed to say that, as those who like to cook love this holiday, and those who do not make sure they are in a relationship with someone who does. I could talk…

by Valerie Nusbaum I can’t wrap my mind around the fact that the holidays are almost here. A few minutes ago, we were sweating and wishing for a break from the heat, and now we’re thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and what to buy Uncle Frank for Christmas. Still, with Thanksgiving approaching, I should acknowledge some…

by Bob Warden Gobble, Gobble, Gobble No, its not an article on Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving football games. I wanted to write something for the upcoming 2015 spring turkey season. I figured what better way then to visit with and write about a local Frederick County custom turkey call making company. I bet not many of…

Christine Schoene Maccabee “Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God.”                                 —Elizabeth Barrett Browning “There they are!” I exclaimed when I saw the first purple blooms of the wild Canadian Aster in September. “There they are in all their late summer, early autumn glory!” Fifteen years ago, I dug up a…

by Valerie Nusbaum The First Thanksgiving It’s that time of year when we all start making plans for the holidays.   We have to decide who’s going to prepare and host Thanksgiving dinner, and what the menu will be. There’s usually a lot of stress and some squabbling involved, and sometimes even the guest list is…

“Memories Afield” by Bob Warden In a few short weeks, we will all be sleeping off Thanksgiving dinner or watching football games with family and friends…and getting ready for opening day of deer firearms season! By getting ready, I don’t just mean getting our guns and gear together, I mean swapping stories from our many…