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Reflections on day of prayer

Yesterday more than 100 people gathered on the Ohio Statehouse lawn to pray for the nation and for the economy to improve during these hard times...
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Cocktails and National Sausage Day Appararently Paired

An Homage To Sausage! Did you know that the word Sausage is derived from the Latin word SALSUS which means something salted? I didn't. And,...
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Celebrate Independence With A Cabana Cachaça Brazilian Rum Cocktail

Did you know Tuesday, September 7th, was Brazil's Independence day? Did you know that the Brazilian Declaration of Independence is all because...
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National Rum Day - Rum Cocktails for more than just Pirates

No one really knows the origins of National Rum Day, which is celebrated on August 16th, but don't let that stop you from celebrating with a...
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Cheesecake = Good, Martini = Good, Cheesecake Martini = GREAT

Set the scene: A man sits at a new desk right by the window. He's just finished wiping down every inch of every surface (desk, phone, monitor,...
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Ode to the Mimosa for National Champagne Day

Champagne confuses me. Champagne is one of the most purchased (and shared) items on the shelf for celebratory occasions. It is also such a casual...
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Moving towards the National Day of Prayer with Mother Theresa

A few days ago, thewestern Oklahoma plans for the National Day of Prayerwere reported in the Burns Flat Examiner. Since that time, this column has...
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Special request: Pound cake s'mores

I recently celebrated my birthday and to say “Happy Birthday” to myself I combined some of my favorites into a delicious and decandant...
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National Peanut Butter Day: PB&J Mousse Pie

Who doesn’t remember going to school with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in their lunchbox? This classic combination is a favorite use of...
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Advocacy groups launch 'Religious Freedom Sunday'

In an effort to increase awareness for Religious Freedom Day (Jan. 16), two advocacy groups have launched Religious Freedom Sunday planned for next...
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