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  • Cocktails at Seven

    Those who live in the Perkiomen Valley are surrounded by beauty and history, often in ways we take for granted. George Washington’s legacy—check. Colonial homesteads and stone farmhouses—still standing proudly. Yet history here is not confined to roadside plaques or… Continue reading

    Cocktails at Seven
  • Finding Wonderland

    My love of horses goes back a long way. One of the first reports I remember writing in grade school was about Willie Shoemaker, the legendary American jockey. His quiet smile and crouched, almost comical posture belied an extraordinary talent.… Continue reading

    Finding Wonderland
  • Heaven’s To Betsy

    When I first moved to Pennsylvania, I lived in a renovated industrial loft on the second floor. Light poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows at the front, while the back of the space fell into shadow. I tucked my bedroom there,… Continue reading

    Heaven’s To Betsy
  • Made-To-Order Mayhem

    As a teenager, I dreamed of playing third base. It was where I pictured myself—hands ready, feet planted, fielding every ball that came my way. That picture didn’t last long. My coaches took one look at my left hand and… Continue reading

    Made-To-Order Mayhem
  • Rub-A-Dub-Dubby

    The calendar is packed with wonderfully wacky, delightfully odd holidays—some official, some unofficial, and some that make you stop mid-scroll and ask, “Who the hell came up with this?” Take Talk Like a Pirate Day—the magical 24-hour period when it’s… Continue reading

    Rub-A-Dub-Dubby