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York County native Maxine Swann talks on writing and living in Argentina

York County native Maxine Swann is now an award-winning author and freelance journalist living in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Continue America’s tradition to combat useless giving

Not give gifts for the holidays and to buck the trend of consumerism might seem like a new idea, but we are really borrowing from our ancestors. In 1911, the formation of a new women’s club began, called the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving.

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Seasonal Recipe Contest entry: Asparagus and Rhubarb with Quinoa

Suzanne Gates, 71, of Jackson Township hit two ingredients with one stone with this recipe for Rhubarb and Asparagus with Quinoa. She adapted the recipe from The New York Times. Gates said she made the dish gluten free. The original … Continue reading

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Holiday countdown: Merry Christmas!

If you need something to occupy the kids today while try to figure out how to assemble the thousand-part pirate ship / alien invasion / deserted island Lego contraption (seriously, why do they make those directions so hard to follow, … Continue reading

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Global warming? Not right now, honey

In a blog post few months ago, I asked, “When it comes to living sustainably and protecting the environment, how far does personal responsibility go before we need wide-sweeping policy changes?” Most of the responses favored a combination of both … Continue reading

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A reason to turn down the AC

I love spring. Temperatures start getting warmer, the grass is green again, flowers start blooming — there always seems to be a promise of renewal, and I get excited about things I want to do over the summer and all … Continue reading

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High electric bill? It’s not your TV

I can’t even remember how many times I’ve seen the commercial for a tankless hot water heater in which a woman getting ready for work leaves her hair dryer, radio, blender, lawn mower and assortment of other appliances on as … Continue reading

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The end of clamshell packaging?

You all can imagine the scene: Little Boy Billy gets a super fantastic toy for his birthday, and he can barely contain his excitement. He rips off the wrapping paper and holds it triumphantly above his head. A brand new … Continue reading

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