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Author Charlene Wexler recently won a 2025 International Impact Book Award in the Contemporary Fiction category for her book We Won’t Go Back, published by Speaking Volumes. We Won’t Go Back is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life in a northern suburb of Chicago, devoting her time to her husband and two teen daughters. But when the Supreme Court issues a landmark ruling, Babs’ life changes as she reunites with her late mother’s fellow activists from the 1970s to take up the fight for women’s rights once again. Family matters continue to intervene, however: a close relative’s death, meeting a previously unknown half-brother, an unplanned pregnancy, and a nostalgic great aunt who wants her 100th birthday party to be a pilgrimage to the now-downtrodden South Shore community of Chicago. Through it all comes a determination that We Won’t Go Back to a time when women lacked basic rights. The frightening Highland Park, IL, Fourth of July ... Continue reading →

Kolkata has always been a center of spirituality, culture, and ancient wisdom. Among its many traditions, astrology holds a special place in the lives of people seeking clarity, direction, and peace. If you are searching for the best astrologer in Kolkata, you are likely looking for accurate predictions, practical remedies, and genuine guidance that can bring real change to your life. A top astrologer in Kolkata combines deep knowledge of Vedic astrology with years of experience, ethical practices, and proven results. Whether it is love, marriage, career, or business challenges, the right astrologer can help you understand planetary influences and guide you toward positive outcomes. Why Choose the Best Astrologer in Kolkata? The best astrologer is not just someone who predicts the future but someone who understands your life deeply. Using birth charts (kundli), planetary positions, and time-tested astrological methods, an expert astrologer provides personalized solutions rather than ... Continue reading →

Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, has a deep-rooted connection with astrology and spiritual sciences. From ancient Vedic astrology to modern predictive techniques, people in Kolkata strongly believe in consulting an experienced astrologer in Kolkata for guidance in life’s important matters. Whether it is love, marriage, career, business, health, or family problems, astrology plays a vital role in offering clarity and solutions. If you are searching for the top 10 best astrologer in Kolkata, this article will help you understand what makes an astrologer reliable and why choosing the right one is important. Importance of Consulting an Astrologer in Kolkata Life often presents challenges that logic alone cannot solve. Astrology provides insight into planetary positions, birth charts, and cosmic influences that shape our destiny. A reputed astrologer in Kolkata can help you: Understand your birth chart (Kundli) Identify causes of recurring problems Get accurate future ... Continue reading →

Nye & Company Auctioneers and Appraisers will present a remarkable two-day series of auctions later this month, led by an exceptional single-owner sale: Property from the Collection of Peter and Leslie Warwick of Middletown, New Jersey, to be offered Wednesday, January 21st, beginning at 10am Eastern time. The sale is online-only and essentially unreserved, offering bidders a rare opportunity to acquire historically and artistically significant works at accessible levels. Collected over decades with extraordinary care and scholarship, the Warwick Collection represents one of the most thoughtful and well-researched assemblies of American furniture and folk art to come to auction in recent years. Peter and Leslie Warwick are widely respected collectors known for their deep commitment to provenance research, object history, and regional craftsmanship. Their work in tracing ownership histories and identifying makers has contributed meaningfully to the field of American decorative arts. ... Continue reading →

 In a world marked by constant demands, burnout, and emotional overload, Dr. Marleen Greenleaf, DBA, offers women a restorative invitation to slow down and return to themselves with her new book, Just Breathe: A Guide to Reclaiming Peace and Presence. More than a traditional journal, the book is a structured 21-day journey that blends breathwork, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection to support healing, clarity, and renewal. Created by a certified breathwork facilitator and Empowerment Architect, Just Breathe is intentionally designed for women who carry significant responsibility—whether in leadership, caregiving, ministry, or personal transformation—and who rarely give themselves permission to pause. The journal meets readers where they are, offering a gentle yet powerful framework for daily grounding and self-connection. Each day of the 21-day experience includes four integrated elements: a soulful reflection to set intention, a simple and accessible breathwork ... Continue reading →

Collectors of Western and Native-American art and antiques will soon beat a path to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the premier event of the year, as Morphy’s presents its Friday, January 23 Old West & Native American Art Auction. The highly-anticipated live auction, with all forms of remote bidding available, is at the heart of a bustling two-day get-together whose agenda also includes the Las Vegas Old West & Native American Art Show and Las Vegas Antique Arms Show, on January 23 and 24. All three events will be held under one roof at the Westgate Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, with a broad selection of top-notch goods certain to appeal to every level of collector. The auction will start at 4pm local time (7pm ET) and is loaded with Western art, antiques, jewelry, home décor, cowboy paraphernalia, important and historical Western and Native-American art and antiques; apparel, saddles, spurs, bridles and other equine tack; Wild West Show items, and other early ... Continue reading →

Briggs Auction is pleased to offer a spectacular online-only Fine Estates Auction that promises heated bidding and some hot deals on Friday, January 30, starting at 10am Eastern Time. Sparks may fly during bidding on a colorful and intriguing watercolor and gouache abstract by Hans Hoffman (German/American, 1880-1966). Hoffman was a painter and teacher, and his work is revered for his influence on the Abstract Expressionism movement. He is also noted for helping to cohesively combine elements of other post-war techniques including Symbolism, Neo-Impressionism and Cubism, which developed into his signature and self-proclaimed "push and pull" style. Hoffman's pops of bright and bold colors in this work are expressive symbols, balancing its background of spatial unity and structure. The piece is signed lower right and marked "VII.20.45" and is estimated to sell for $15,000-$25,000. It comes to auction as part of a collection of items from the home of the late ... Continue reading →

Johnson Brunetti, a local retirement and investment specialist firm, is hosting a free community movie event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Regal Cinemas, 259 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, MA, 02019. The evening will feature a special showing of The Psychology of Retirement, an educational film exploring the financial, emotional, and social aspects of retirement. The movie, with Joel Johnson, co-founder of Johnson Brunetti, serving as one of its executive producers, includes commentary from leading financial thinkers, including Morgan Housel, author of the bestselling book The Psychology of Money, as well as prominent economists and public officials, such as David Walker, former Comptroller General and public trustee for Social Security and Medicare, David Duley in addition to other industry experts. “As we move into 2026, many people are realizing that retirement planning looks very different than it did even a few years ago,” said David Shapiro, Johnson ... Continue reading →

Collectors, start your engines! Morphy’s is gearing up for a massive February 17-19 Automobilia & Petroliana auction that’s packed with nearly 1,500 lots of motoring-related signage and service station items to please even the most discerning collectors. The event will be held live at Morphy’s Pennsylvania gallery, with all forms of remote bidding available, including live via the internet through Morphy Live. Many of the higher-estimated lots will be offered on Day 1. Tops among them is an ultra-rare and high-grade single-sided tin sign for Ace High Motor Oil, with car and airplane graphic. Measuring 7¾ inches by 13¼ inches, the sign is certified and graded 88 by AGS, the premier authentication and grading service for antique advertising. It has excellent color and gloss throughout the field and is one of the highest-grade examples of this type of sign that Morphy has ever sold. The estimate is $15,000-$30,000. Another anticipated high achiever is ... Continue reading →

Part II of JG Autographs, Inc.’s online auction titled Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy, featuring a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, ephemera, and artifacts related to John F. Kennedy, Jackie, and the Kennedy family and associates, is online now (at www.JG.Limited). The sale ends on Tuesday, February 24th, at 8:30 pm Eastern Time. The Part I auction, held in November 2024, contained material from legendary collections, including the Chester Clifton Papers, the estate of Father Ronald Hoskins, the Robert L. White Museum Collection, Evelyn Lincoln’s personal collection, Cecil Stoughton’s photographic archive, and items from the Dave Powers estate. The Part II auction has material from these same notable collections. "The timing of this auction is especially meaningful as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, a milestone that invites celebration of the individuals who have shaped the American story,” said Jared ... Continue reading →