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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 23, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 47 MILESTONES[2] Relatively few lawyers argue before the United States Supreme Court. Those who do are given a quill pen as a souvenir to commemorate their accomplishment. Chief Justice John Marshall started the tradition in the early 1800s, a time when lawyers took notes using quill pens…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 16, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 46 SOCIAL REFLECTIONS[2] Like many writers, I limit my use of AI to avoid inaccuracies, bias, and eroding my own originality. However, in considering research regarding the impact of social media and algorithms, AI’s “simple definition” of “social” is rather enlightening: “[C]an be defined as simply as…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 9, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 45 HONOR AND SERVICE[2] November offers an abundance of reflections regarding military service. Since 1954, the United States has recognized November 11 as Veterans Day, honoring all United States military service members. Previously known as Armistice Day, it is the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918, the…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] November 2, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 44 REFLECTIONS[2] November is a wonderful time for reflections. In addition to Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving, much of America can be seen in a different light. Instead of trees covered in leaves, many lay bare. Others become shelter for critters seeking cover from the cold. As walks…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 26, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 43 WONDERS OF FALL[2] Although October is the tenth month, it originated from the Latin octo or “eight” as it was the eighth month of the ancient Roman calendar. Lunar cycles were the basis for the Roman calendar before combining solar cycles to form the twelve-month calendar.…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 19, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 42 HALLOWEEN HISTORY[2] Halloween is more than scary and delightful costumes. Originating from the pre-Christian Celtic festival called Samhain or “summer’s end,” it has also been known as Witches’ New Year. Samhain was the third and last harvest festival of nuts and berries. Marking the end of…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 12, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 41 FALL FORAGING[2] There are endless opportunities to create and make fall foraging traditions and memories. The Nottingham Forager wrote, Sometimes there’s mushrooms Sometimes there’s not We all used to eat them But then we forgot We grew them in houses And wrapped them in plastic Tesco…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] October 5, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 40 GATHERING, MIGRATION, AND HIBERNATION[2] Fall is a fascinating time for our furry, feathered, and other animal friends. Squirrels slow down, fatten up, and hoard chestnuts, walnuts, and acorns. Their nests, known as dreys, consist of complex layers of twigs, moss, and leaves for insulation and shelter.…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] September 28, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 39 MAPLE MAGIC[2] From the maple tree’s ability to produce sap to the abundance of fall colors drawing tourists, maple trees have a long and magical history. Most maple trees are native to Asia and have a lifespan of 100 to 400 years. The Comfort Maple, the…
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WINSTON WEEKLY©[1] September 21, 2025 Vol. 3, No. 38 PUMPKIN FUN[2] With more than thirty family-friendly attractions, The Fun Farm in Kearney, Missouri includes a tractor pull to the pumpkin patch. In addition to picking your own pumpkins, there is a new walk-through pumpkin trail, Jacks in the Night. With themed displays, glowing lights, and…
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