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  • Stitching History: Anita MacKinnon’s Lifelong Passion for Knitting

    Stitching History: Anita MacKinnon’s Lifelong Passion for Knitting0

    For Anita MacKinnon, knitting has always been more than a hobby it has been a constant thread connecting her past, present, and community. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Anita first picked up knitting needles under the gentle guidance of her mother, who taught her how to turn simple yarn into patterned scarves and cozy sweaters.

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  • Felt Fall Pumpkin Garlands

    Felt Fall Pumpkin Garlands0

    In American households, the changing of seasons has always carried with it an invitation to create, and nowhere is this more visible than in the practice of seasonal crafting. The felt fall pumpkin garland has emerged as one of those cherished handmade projects that connects generations and makes special occasions feel rooted in warmth and

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  • Silencing the Canvas: How Politics Threaten America’s Museums

    Silencing the Canvas: How Politics Threaten America’s Museums0

    The art world finds itself at the center of a political storm as cultural institutions grapple with increasing pressure from Washington. Amy Sherald, celebrated for her striking portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama and recognized as one of the country’s most important contemporary artists, recently canceled a major exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait

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  • What “Made in Italy” Means Right Now

    What “Made in Italy” Means Right Now0

    Milan Fashion Week closed its Spring/Summer 2026 season with an atmosphere that blended celebration, change, and reflection, proving once again why the city remains the beating heart of European fashion. The week began under the shadow of Giorgio Armani’s passing, yet his final collection became a moving tribute to his lifelong devotion to elegance. Titled

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  • Where’s the Prosperity? Why Middle-Class Americans Don’t Sense It

    Where’s the Prosperity? Why Middle-Class Americans Don’t Sense It0

    For decades, the narrative in the United States held that a steady job, homeownership, modest savings, and reasonable debt would deliver a comfortable middle-class life. But in 2025, that narrative is fraying. Though many macroeconomic indicators appear stable low unemployment, corporate profits, and stock market gains the lived experience of millions in the middle class

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  • Five Enchanting European Destinations for a Cozy Halloween Getaway

    Five Enchanting European Destinations for a Cozy Halloween Getaway0

    When the crisp air of autumn sweeps across Europe and golden leaves blanket its cobbled streets, certain cities and villages take on an unmistakable magic. Halloween in Europe is not just about costumes and candy it’s about centuries-old traditions, flickering lanterns in medieval windows, cozy taverns filled with mulled cider, and timeless stories that come

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