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


  • “A Letter To” – Prohibition

    “A Letter To” is our free monthly speaking series at Salford Station Spirits in Zieglerville. Each month, we share a “letter” that reflects on a moment from the past — a story, a memory, or a voice worth revisiting. We… Continue reading

    “A Letter To” – Prohibition
  • “A Letter To” – 1135 Gravel Pike

    “A Letter To” is our free monthly speaking series at Salford Station Spirits in Zieglerville. Each month, we share a “letter” that reflects on a moment from the past — a story, a memory, or a voice worth revisiting. We… Continue reading

    “A Letter To” – 1135 Gravel Pike
  • Pictures At An Exhibition

    The idea of a muse has fascinated people for centuries. In Greek mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses—daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. Each inspired a different art or science. Over time, the word has broadened, often describing someone whose presence… Continue reading

    Pictures At An Exhibition
  • Community Days

    Autumn arrives each year on whispers of crisp air and golden light, wrapping the shortening days in a special kind of magic. Porches seem to come alive with pumpkins, gourds, and flickers of cranberry and copper. Firepits crackle low and… Continue reading

    Community Days
  • 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

    For Whom The Bell Tolls
  • 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

    One Stone at a Time
  • 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

    Crossroads of Controversy
  • 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

    The Lake Escape
  • 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

    Famous In A Small Town
  • 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

    Advice From A Catepillar