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Rachmaninoff’s Final Work: Beauty at the Close
A close listening to the composer’s final work reveals how rhythm, melody, and color converge in a meditation on beauty and exile.
‘The Ten Commandments’: A Movie Masterpiece Touched by Grace
This commentary revisits a classic film that is marking its 70th anniversary.
Ned LeDoux Lends Vocals to Dan Seals’s ‘God Must Be a Cowboy’
The latest rendition of the classic country song debuted March 13, 2026.
Louisa May Alcott: America’s ‘Little Women’ Writer
This 19th-century writer inspires and entertains readers with her noble portrayal of family life during the Civil War.
Protecting Your Purchasing Power: A 2026 Guide to TIPS Versus I-Bonds
Inflation still threatens fixed incomes in 2026; this guide explains how TIPS and I-Bonds can help protect your purchasing power.
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Dye Easter Eggs Using Ingredients You Already Have at Home
Here’s everything you need to know about how to dye eggs with beets, cabbage, turmeric, onion skins, and more.

Rock Solid Patriotism: This Artist Doesn’t Take America for Granite
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we take a look at one man’s American spirit expressed artistically in towns all over the United States.

Why We’re Addicted to Our Phones—And How to Break Free
It is possible to break free from screen addiction, to be in control of the way you use your phone or any device.

A Gluten-Free Pick-Me-Up Cake
This is the kind of cake you'll find yourself reaching for at any hour of the day.

Hummingbird Cake
This classic hummingbird cake features tender layers filled with banana, pineapple, and toasted pecans, all finished with tangy cream cheese frosting.

The Printing Press: How Modernity Began
The German inventor’s gamble ended in financial disaster, but it changed the world forever.

Sight & Sound Theatre Brings Down the Walls With ‘Joshua’
The company presents another big and bold production, a tradition it has cultivated for 50 years and counting.

Tune in Today: Luigi Denza’s ‘Funiculi, Funicula’
From a volcano’s devastation to a song’s enduring fame, how a lost railway inspired Italy’s most infectious melody.

Louisa May Alcott: America’s ‘Little Women’ Writer
This 19th-century writer inspires and entertains readers with her noble portrayal of family life during the Civil War.

This Light Dessert Is the Perfect Afternoon Treat
Dates have a low glycemic index although they are high in sugar. They also have sizable fiber content that slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes.
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Lawns, Part 1: Selection and Prep
Lawns are less expensive to install initially, but properly installed beds are less expensive to maintain.

Cauliflower Pistachio Chimichurri Tacos
Sauteed cauliflower florets are tucked onto an open tortilla, then topped with vibrant chimichurri sauce and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.

How Can I Make the Most of Spring Gardening?
A little planning and preparation now can result in beautiful blooms for the rest of the year.

How to Meet Japan’s Stationmaster Cats
A station, a cat, and a tourism boom few could have predicted.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

‘Signing Their Lives Away’: Glimpses Into the Lives Behind the Signatures
Concise book delivers on fundamental and fascinating aspects of the men whose names grace the Declaration of Independence.

George Eastman: The Man Who Put Photography in the Hands of the World
He didn’t invent photography—he democratized it. George Eastman’s innovations transformed a complex craft into an everyday habit.

‘Shin Ultraman’: The Future Built From the Past
A combination of the vintage past and exciting future brings a hero who battles monsters.

‘Liberty’s Prison’: From Convict’s Son to Warden
Randall Liberty’s autobiography offers insight on penal system challenges, albeit with a peculiar writing style.

Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.
















































