Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope that wherever you live your weather has settled down. It is cold again here but dry and it is such a delight …

By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by Le Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the concert will be Menu La Frito Loco - Pulled pork, chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, black beans, Fritos, cheese, and jalapenos. Chi-Town Pinata - Chicago-style hot dog with la barbecue traditional hotgut topped with dill relish, sport peppers, pickle spears, onion, and yellow mustard…

Staggering to the machine with the hope of relief that a hot cup of aromatic, steaming elixir will bring to quell the flashing neon sign behind my eyes that says in bright red, “Low Caffeine …

Background The siege of Ladysmith, a town in British-controlled Natal, was a lengthy engagement between the British and the Boers during the Great South African War (Second Anglo-Boer War). When th…

Delighted to share the news of the upcoming release by Jill Arlene Culiner…Words for Patty Jo: First Love is the one we never forget, along with my advance review. The book is on pre-order fo…

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Staggering to the machine with the hope of relief that a hot cup of aromatic, steaming elixir will bring to quell the flashing neon sign behind my eyes that says in bright red, "Low Caffeine warning." Red is also the color of Valentine's Day, and that wish of love is certainly part of this post as soon as the coffee is ready.

Alas! The time has come for my longgggggggg awaited winter break. And I can say with certainty how badly I need a break from winter! Here in very cold Canada, it feels as though we’ve been li…

Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my February post in the People Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This month I am featuring photographs of people playing…

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Welcome to the series where I will be sharing the chart toppers and blockbusters through the decades… be prepared for some nostalgia and some foot tapping music. William 🎶   Herb Albert &…

Today's good news story comes from the Good News Network Highly Fatal Virus May Finally Be Treatable with First Vaccine–Clinical Trials Starting By Andy Corbley - Feb 12, 2026 In January, India recorded a mini-outbreak of the Nipah virus, an often lethal disease spread by contact between humans and animals. There was little that could be done for the victims, as no specialized treatment for Nipah virus exists other than normal supportive care procedures such as the treatment of the resulting symptoms, rest, and hydration.

Twiggy celebrated her Eighth birthday on Tuesday. Here she is with her present. Looks like she might have been expecting a treat instead but it was a good day. Let’s join Twiggy and Tempeste …

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Twiggy celebrated her Eighth birthday on Tuesday. Here she is with her present. Looks like she might have been expecting a treat instead but it was a good day. Let's join Twiggy and Tempeste outside. "So twiggy. How's that sun?" "It's delightful." "I have trouble just lying around like that." "Yeah, but you and I are different." "Well, that's for sure."