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For Whom The Bell Tolls
News flashes across our devices constantly, each headline competing for our attention. What draws us in isn’t random—it’s personal. Some stories demand action or stir strong emotions. Others are quieter—human moments, small glimpses of beauty or history that linger long… Continue reading
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One Stone at a Time
Most Mondays, you’ll find me elbow-deep in restoration work—trading the soft glow of my computer screen for dirt, lichen, and stone. By midday, I meet my good friend Rick Detweiler at Salford Schwenkfelder Cemetery, a short drive up Fretz Road… Continue reading
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Crossroads of Controversy
October is almost here, and with it comes the season of witches, ghosts, and all the spooky things I love. But sometimes, the scariest stories aren’t supernatural—they come from real life. One of my favorite books, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible,… Continue reading
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The Lake Escape
Summertime as a kid meant packing up the car and heading to Lake Sunapee. My family would rent hillside cottages—nothing fancy, but to us, they felt like paradise. Those days were filled with swimming, shuffleboard, and long afternoons soaking up… Continue reading
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Famous In A Small Town
We think of heroes as larger-than-life figures, standing boldly in the spotlight. In popular books and movies, they wear badges, capes, or snazzy uniforms. Real heroes? They often pass us by unnoticed. Sometimes they’re neighbors or coworkers. Maybe it’s even… Continue reading
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Advice From A Catepillar
Progress is exciting, isn’t it? A new phone drops, and suddenly the old one feels like a relic. A medical breakthrough hits the news, and the future instantly feels brighter. A new app launches, anticipating your needs before you even… Continue reading
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A Recipe For Life
It should be no mystery why history has captured my heart so completely. All it takes is a slow drive through the winding roads of the small towns tucked into this provincial pocket of Pennsylvania, and the past begins to… Continue reading
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God Save The Child
History has a funny way of getting ahead of itself. One moment, progress is charging full steam ahead—a new law passes, a landmark decision is handed down, or an amendment promises lasting change. And then—bam—reality slams the brakes. Something unexpected,… Continue reading
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
We’ve officially hit the one-month mark of summer 2025—and let me tell you, she’s already showing off. The heat clings like a second skin, melting your willpower and making even the thought of socks feel like a personal insult. So… Continue reading
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Once Upon A Time
It’s no secret—I’m a history nerd through and through. Every week, I find myself tumbling down another self-induced rabbit hole, drawn in by a story that grabs hold and won’t let go. Whatever the spark, it always leads me to… Continue reading
Keystone Wayfarer 