Influential Women of Pennsylvania
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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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I’m A Woman
News began arriving at our doorsteps in the mid-1800s, printed on paper, folded and stacked for the family to read at breakfast. This daily ritual connected homes to the wider world. Then came the radio, carrying voices across the airwaves,… Continue reading
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Oz Really Isn’t So Terrible
I remember when my mom, an avid reader, handed me my first Judy Blume book. I curled up with the small paperback in the quiet of my childhood bedroom and disappeared into its pages for what felt like hours. The… Continue reading
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Good Morning Heartache
One night, not long ago, the weight of the world felt unbearable—as if I was sinking beneath the density of everything I couldn’t escape. It was the kind of heaviness that seeps into your bones, making it hard to breathe,… Continue reading
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Diamonds Are Forever
As a teenager, I played for the Rangers, a scrappy Little League baseball team in my hometown. My heart was set on third base—the hot corner—but being a lefty made it a tough fit. Left-handed players at third are rare,… Continue reading
