“If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday.”
Pearl S. Buck, American novelist (1892-1973)


  • Roadside Attraction

    I was never the typical little girl. While others played with dolls and hosted tea parties, I found joy in a different world. Sure, I had my Charlie’s Angel Hideaway House tucked in the corner of my childhood bedroom, but… Continue reading

    Roadside Attraction
  • A Mirror For All Mankind

    Faith is a word that takes on different meanings depending on who you ask. Its definition is deeply personal and, for many, constantly evolving. For me, faith has always been more than a set of religious teachings or an abstract… Continue reading

    A Mirror For All Mankind
  • Good Morning Heartache

    One night, not long ago, the weight of the world felt unbearable—as if I was sinking beneath the density of everything I couldn’t escape. It was the kind of heaviness that seeps into your bones, making it hard to breathe,… Continue reading

    Good Morning Heartache
  • Fool For A Day

    There’s a certain magic in laughter—a kind of alchemy that transforms even the most ordinary moments into something unforgettable. Charlie Chaplin once said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted,” and I can’t help but agree. It’s not just… Continue reading

    Fool For A Day
  • Real Heros Don’t Wear Capes

    The word “charity” originates from the Old French charité, carrying with it the Latin and Greek ideals of kindness and benevolence. Originally, charity was viewed primarily as a religious virtue—focused on helping the less fortunate through material aid. However, over… Continue reading

    Real Heros Don’t Wear Capes
  • Diamonds Are Forever

    As a teenager, I played for the Rangers, a scrappy Little League baseball team in my hometown. My heart was set on third base—the hot corner—but being a lefty made it a tough fit. Left-handed players at third are rare,… Continue reading

    Diamonds Are Forever
  • Powering Generations

    Ah, yes, the classics.  “Wash your hands!”  “Clean up your room!”  “Eat with your mouth closed!”  Every adult has surely heard these commands so many times they’ve practically become a part of our DNA.  It was like having a personal… Continue reading

    Powering Generations
  • It’s a Blog Thing

    One year ago today, I published my second article on Keystone Wayfarer, telling the story of the Fralinger Mansion—a stunning, privately owned home just a short drive from mine in Schwenksville. Built by saltwater taffy magnate Joseph Fralinger as a… Continue reading

    It’s a Blog Thing
  • Always And Forever

    History is often shaped by the accomplishments of prominent men, whose legacies have been immortalized in the names of towns, streets, and corporations. Take, for instance, Schwenksville, my adopted hometown. The town was named after George, an early pioneer who… Continue reading

    Always And Forever
  • Snow Daze

    A quick glance at my lifetime calendar confirms that I was ten years, four months, and four days old on Sunday, February 5, 1978. The Dallas Cowboys were still celebrating their recent 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super… Continue reading

    Snow Daze