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  • 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