Pennsylvania Women
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Still Waters
Two weeks ago, a woman who was part of my childhood passed away at the age of 100. Like so many people who are part of our childhoods, Barbara Grass eventually became someone I hadn’t seen in years. Not because… Continue reading
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Beyond Measure
Some conversations have become harder than they used to be. Not because we have nothing to say, but because we often stop listening before the other person has finished speaking. We can become so focused on defending our own views… Continue reading
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In Quiet Company
We tend to think of idols as distant—people we will never meet, lives we can only observe from afar. When we’re young, admiration feels simple. We look outward, drawn to people who seem larger than life—athletes, musicians, actors, teachers. We… Continue reading
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A Timeless Journey
When we were kids, if my brother and I were ready in time, we could catch a ride with our mom instead of walking nearly two miles to school. On freezing New England mornings, her warm car felt nothing short… Continue reading
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The Girl Can’t Help It
I might just be the world’s biggest fan of Law & Order—and its sprawling universe. Countless nights find me tucked in bed, making my way through the weekly installments my husband thoughtfully records. Working nights makes catching new Thursday broadcasts… Continue reading
