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


  • Lifelines: Mennonite Church Cemetery at Herstine Chapel

    In the summer of 2024, preservation partners Rick Detweiler and Paula Hogan embarked on a three-month project to clean and restore the grave markers at Mennonite Church Cemetery, located behind the historic Herstine Chapel in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania. The cemetery… Continue reading

    Lifelines: Mennonite Church Cemetery at Herstine Chapel
  • All The Lovely Branches

    The holidays mean different things to different people, but they all share a common thread of tradition. For those who celebrate Christmas, the family Christmas tree stands as a beloved symbol of the season. Its sparkling beauty and festive spirit… Continue reading

    All The Lovely Branches
  • Gangster’s Paradise

    I regularly pour drinks behind the bar at Sellersville Theater, a popular music venue, alongside my good friends Ricky and Karl.  Recently, as I was pouring rounds for a long line of thirsty patrons, I thought back to the first… Continue reading

    Gangster’s Paradise
  • Chasing The Iron Horse

    Thanksgiving has long been a cornerstone of American culture, blending historical legacy with modern adaptations. While the 1621 Plymouth feast often dominates the holiday’s origin story, a lesser-known observance took place two years earlier when settlers at Berkeley Hundred in… Continue reading

    Chasing The Iron Horse
  • Ode To My Goober Girl

    This week, my dive into unique segments of local history takes a personal turn, exploring a topic that many readers may relate to: the profound impact our pets have on our lives. History isn’t only found in books; it’s woven… Continue reading

    Ode To My Goober Girl
  • Stand Up And Be Counted

    Lately, I’ve felt my anxiety rising as I navigate through Schwenksville and its neighboring communities. Political signs crowd the area roads, yards, and storefronts, transforming the normally picturesque landscape into a battleground of opinions. Just the other day, while picking… Continue reading

    Stand Up And Be Counted
  • The Devil’s Tongue

    One of my favorite films in recent years is Robert Eggers’ The Witch. Set against the haunting isolation of Puritan New England, this deeply unsettling psychological horror explores a family’s gradual disintegration under the weight of fear, suspicion, and unseen… Continue reading

    The Devil’s Tongue
  • Fields of Forgotten Blood

    Death is an inevitable part of life’s cycle.  While our paths may wind in unexpected directions, they all lead to the same final destination.  Along the way, we encounter moments of joy, sorrow, and discovery, each choice shaping our personal… Continue reading

    Fields of Forgotten Blood
  • Hello From The Manor

    Autumn is truly the perfect time to get out and explore. With the vibrant color of changing leaves, comfortable temperatures, and the delight of pumpkin-flavored everything, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the beauty of life around us, no matter… Continue reading

    Hello From The Manor
  • Mosquitos On The Arc

    One of my favorite made-for-television movies is Storm of the Century. I’ve watched it numerous times, snuggled up next to my husband, our household film aficionado. This 1999 Stephen King screenplay, directed by Craig R. Baxley—who also appeared in several… Continue reading

    Mosquitos On The Arc