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Barbados memories will keep me warm until the spring

Barbados memories will keep me warm until the spring

Jill Summerhayes and her husband David recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on the Caribbean island that she's visited over 20 times
Buddy Holly's musical legacy lives on 66 years after his death

Buddy Holly's musical legacy lives on 66 years after his death

Jill Summerhayes reflects on why she still treasures the music of the Texas musician on the 66th anniversary of 'The day the music died'
US and Iceland represent 'cavernous' differences in politics and philosophies

US and Iceland represent 'cavernous' differences in politics and philosophies

Political divisiveness makes for an unsettling and anxious time, writes Jill Summerhayes
Looking forward to new beginnings, as we enter 2025

Looking forward to new beginnings, as we enter 2025

Looking forward to what's in calendar can help you get through winter's toughest days, writes Jill Summerhayes
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

Have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas stockings?
Remembering the day my intrepid grandmother saved Christmas

Remembering the day my intrepid grandmother saved Christmas

Jill Summerhayes shares a precious Christmas story from over seventy years ago, about her dear grandmother, Gladys
Memories are like poppies growing in the hedgerows

Memories are like poppies growing in the hedgerows

Jill Summerhayes writes about her beloved Uncle Harry and the memories invoked when poppies appear on lapels around Remembrance Day
Laughing at yourself and staying positive is more important as we age

Laughing at yourself and staying positive is more important as we age

Learning to laugh and be grateful no matter what life throws your way is one of the most important life lessons you'll learn, writes Jill Summerhayes
Feeling down? Bring a little art into your life

Feeling down? Bring a little art into your life

This weekend's Cambridge Juried Art Show is an opportunity to bring art by a local artist into your home, writes Jill Summerhayes
The power of the words 'thank you' should not be underestimated

The power of the words 'thank you' should not be underestimated

Say the words 'thank you' when you think you might owe it to someone, or just give one unexpectedly and make someone’s day, writes Jill Summerhayes