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Randy Winter, a retired photographer from Topeka, captured this photo of an immature red-shouldered hawk near his home. Winter said, “Red-shouldered hawks are much more common across Kansas now than they once were. Their range has expanded. Consequently, I see them often, and they’re generally more tolerant of people than many other hawks. This bird was patient with me, perhaps accustomed to seeing me. I used a 840mm. F5.6 lens, at that setting, with some software processing and cropping, which still resulted in a sharp image.”

Grilled cheese is a beloved comfort food that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Although there isn’t much that needs to be added to cheese to make it delicious, the inclusion of tart strawberries and blackberries in this recipe titled “The Sweet Sheep Grilled Cheese” from “The Reading Terminal Market Cookbook” (Camino Books) by Ann Hazan and Irina Smith pushes this sandwich over the edge of deliciousness. An additional cookie butter spread and chocolate chips makes this grilled cheese much more dessert than lunch, and can be an indulgent treat anyone can enjoy.

At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health.