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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
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary team proves committees can be fun

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary team proves committees can be fun

Committee meetings of all varieties have been part of my life since moving to Cambridge in 1979, writes Jill Summerhayes
Our visitors from afar left impressed with what Cambridge has to offer

Our visitors from afar left impressed with what Cambridge has to offer

Jill Summerhayes says the richness and diversity of our city was on full display for her international guests to enjoy this summer
Our return to 'the rock' was another amazing experience

Our return to 'the rock' was another amazing experience

Wonderful views, genuine friendship, fresh fish and a peaceful stress-free relaxing vacation awaited us in Newfoundland in July
Impressed and delighted with the work of Cambridge shelter's landscaping business

Impressed and delighted with the work of Cambridge shelter's landscaping business

With all the rain and heat, my garden had become a small jungle, so I called on their services, writes Jill Summerhayes
There's no word to describe how busy this spring has been...

There's no word to describe how busy this spring has been...

Spring is always a busy time for me, but these last two months have been especially hectic