Emily Johnson

The Roast Turkey: A Love Letter to the Thanksgiving Icon 0
- FOOD
- October 18, 2025
It’s the sound of the oven door creaking open. The scent of sage and thyme drifting through the house. The unmistakable golden-brown shimmer under foil tenting. And then: the gasp, the applause, the carving. The roast turkey isn’t just a dish it’s the drumbeat of Thanksgiving, the centerpiece that anchors the holiday like no other.
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Thanksgiving in America: A Journey Through Gratitude, History, and Tradition 0
- LIFESTYLE
- October 18, 2025
In the crisp air of late November, a scent of roasted turkey fills the halls of millions of American homes. Kitchens come alive with the bustle of basting, chopping, and baking. Across the country, families gather not just for a meal, but for a moment of reflection, connection, and thankfulness. This is Thanksgiving: one of
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Rag Quilts: Stitching Warmth, Memory, and Celebration 0
- Craft, LIFESTYLE
- October 3, 2025
There are certain crafts that seem to carry a heartbeat of their own, works of art that are more than the sum of fabric, thread, and scissors. Quilting has always been one of those. For centuries, quilts have not only kept families warm but also told stories of resourcefulness, community, family ties, and creativity. Among
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“Too Far”: What Americans Told Us About Free Speech 0
- NEWS, POLITICS, WORLD
- October 1, 2025
A new NPR/PBS–Marist poll conducted in late September 2025 shows that 79 percent of Americans believe the United States has gone too far in restricting freedom of speech. That headline number, captured just days ago, sits on top of a swirl of legal fights, campus controversies, and political debates that have made “free speech” one
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