WINSTON WEEKLY[1] January 18, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 3 LIVELY, LOVABLE LLAMAS Although related to camels, llamas are not for riding. Native to the mountains of South America, including Peru and Ecuador, there are more than seven million wild llamas. Over the centuries, many have served as pack animals given their ability to carry up…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] January 11, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 2 FROM FARM TO REFRIGERATOR Milk production, like family farms and much of the world, has evolved since pasteurization was developed by French chemist and biologist Louis Pasteur in 1863. Although the initial pasteurization process of destroying harmful bacteria through heat was a significant breakthrough for food…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] January 4, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 1 WHY WISH? As a new year begins, I am shifting away from monthly themes and reflecting on a quote from the first edition of Winston Weekly on December 31, 2023, “Peace. Hope. Love.” Some of you may recall that the first edition was inspired in part…

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 28, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 52 OH WHAT FUN[2] Despite the evolution of travel, sleigh rides remain a fun and magical way to enjoy the wonders of winter. When snow silenced horse hooves or fog made them hard to see, jingle bells were added to warn others of the oncoming sleighs. Jingle…

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 21, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 51 WORLD WONDERS[2] Although Erwin Perzy is hardly a household name, his passion for surgical tools inspired the snow globe, a winter wonder loved worldwide. As Erwin was trying to make a brighter light for surgery, he realized that water particles resembled snow, leading to the creation…

WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] December 14, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 50 RESILIENCE OF WREATHS[2] Yesterday, thousands gathered for Wreaths Across America in hundreds of locations across the country, at sea, and abroad. In doing so, wreaths brought together people from all walks of life. To remember the fallen. To honor those who serve. Executive Director Karen Worcester…