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  • 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
  • By The Light of the Smallest Candle

    The opening line of Edgar Allan Poe’s final poem, Annabel Lee, beckons readers into a poignant exploration of love and loss. First published in the New York Tribune, the poem beautifully captures the enduring bond between the speaker and his… Continue reading

    By The Light of the Smallest Candle
  • A Six Figure Ditch

    Beautiful Montgomery County, home to my beloved Schwenksville and its neighboring communities, owes much of its growth and transformation to the ingenuity of early settlers.  In 1681, this vast tract of land, then known by the English as “British America,”… Continue reading

    A Six Figure Ditch