keystonewayfarer

  • 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
  • Over The Mountain

    Even several days past New Year’s Eve, the thrill of the evening still lingers in my mind. Most often, you’ll find me at Sellersville Theater, working the year-end celebration. I always say I have the perfect job, because few things… Continue reading

    Over The Mountain