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Always And Forever
History is often shaped by the accomplishments of prominent men, whose legacies have been immortalized in the names of towns, streets, and corporations. Take, for instance, Schwenksville, my adopted hometown. The town was named after George, an early pioneer who… Continue reading
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Snow Daze
A quick glance at my lifetime calendar confirms that I was ten years, four months, and four days old on Sunday, February 5, 1978. The Dallas Cowboys were still celebrating their recent 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super… Continue reading
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The Art of Controversy
My fascination with political cartoons began nearly twenty years ago when I stumbled upon a piece at a local flea market. It was a serendipitous discovery—an 1874 Harper’s Weekly cartoon by Thomas Nast. The glass had bubbled with age, but… Continue reading
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Welcome To The Groove Machine
Our lives unfold in chapters—some good, some bad, some that seem endless, and others that challenge us. Which chapter holds the most significance? That’s anyone’s guess. But now, midway through my fifties, I find myself in a chapter where I… Continue reading
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The Pretty Crazy Girl
I was living in Astoria, a vibrant neighborhood in Queens, when I first discovered Roosevelt Island. Nestled along the East River, the slender island offered a stunning view of the iconic New York City skyline. At one end, an aged… Continue reading
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