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Nina Keenam

Retirement can be lazy, sluggish or whirly

I spend some days in a whirl. Other days I sleep later than I mean to. Then I find myself behind in whatever I try ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:00 am

Nina Keenam

Flying Santa tradition began in 1929

Here it is almost mid-way into December. Many of us are stirring around, attending festive events, making our household plans for Christmas, and most importantly ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 12, 2015 12:44 am

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Roosevelt was youngest president at 42

Here is a bit of “this and that” about presidents and other famous people, along with a few interesting facts. Did you know … That ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 28, 2015 12:36 am

Nina Keenam

Mother likely never used these recipes

I have been moving a pretty, white ceramic recipe box with green lettering around in my kitchen for years. My mother started working with ceramics ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 14, 2015 2:13 am

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She’s a very different kind of pack rat

I am a pack rat. I fight a constant battle with clutter, especially in my office. I work and work to get everything in order, ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Friday, November 6, 2015 11:03 pm

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We once lived in a much quieter world

Pause for a second where you are. Now listen. Is there silence in the house or wherever you might be? Complete silence? I doubt it. ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 31, 2015 1:14 am

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Ants preach it: Persistence really pays off

Ants! Ants! They were everywhere exploring the area around my kitchen sink. It seemed as if the more I swiped and crushed, they just kept ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:00 am

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Cool weather makes her hear dulcimers

I can’t help it—these beautiful fall days that are cool in the mornings and evenings and sunny and warm during the day make me melancholy. ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 17, 2015 1:40 am

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Josephine the Plumber wasn’t first role

Remember “Josephine the Plumber” who popped up on our television screens during the 1960s and 1970s?  She was that sparkling-eyed person who told us the ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 10, 2015 1:15 am

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Spellbound by classic ‘who done it?’

For days, I was aboard a snowbound deluxe European train, looking over the shoulders of M. Hercule Poirot, the great Belgian detective. I wondered what ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, October 3, 2015 1:03 am

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