Boomers and the “UnWeekend”
As of 2016, Boomers – those born between 1945 – 1964, make up 40% of this country’s population. They also have the time and ability to travel at will. Boomers love to travel with friends to explore new places and…
It’s Summer – Time for Barbecue!
There’s a difference between throwing your favorite meat on the grill and true barbecue. What you do in your backyard is called “grilling” – when your meat is placed over a high heat for a short period of time….
Barn Door Prize
I love barns. Like people, every barn has a story to tell. At one time, barns were the central element to family life. Barns housed the food supply. In the thirteen years of living in this picturesque area, I have…
HOPPINESS IS BREWING
In 1829, David G. Yuengling arrived from Germany to open America’s oldest running, family-owned brewery in America, Yuengling & Son Brewing Company, in nearby Pottsville, PA. Surviving prohibition (1919-1933) by producing ice cream; Yuengling created the Winner Beer to…
Literacy Adds Color to Your World
The Power of Community Collaboration Wallenpaupack Area High School offers outstanding education and career opportunities, in part to Colleen Edwards, Wallenpaupack Area Career Coordinator. I first met Ms. Edwards about five years ago and in that time we have…
Eastern State Penitentiary
From Capone to Contemporary Art The Eastern State Penitentiary is a must-see in Philadelphia. This is a “Candy Store” for photographers. Everywhere you turn is a photo. The peeling paint and the rusty iron among the scattered debris forms…
Crayola – Color Alive
Creating magic in your homes Name some things that fly… Bugs, birds, bats, blimps, butterflies, balloons, kites, planes, drones, magic carpets, helicopters, rockets, spacemen, aliens, asteroids, Superheroes! You can fly under the radar. One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Fly…
Spirits Among Us
Heavenly Spirit Orbs Photos While biking the towpath, I ran into a friend, his name is Ernie. As we stopped for a breather in Mt Moriah Cemetery, I mentioned something about ghosts and spirits. Ernie asked if I believed…
Vanishing Farmland
As a photographer, I find the northeast corner of Pennsylvania chock full of shooting possibilities. I love shooting nature images – lakes, rivers, rocks, flowers… I also love shooting old buildings, doors, windows, chairs… So, it’s no wonder that I…
Mildred’s Lane
If you’re an artist, you’ll want to read this. If you are an aspiring artist, you really want to read this. If you are a member of the human community dedicated to an adventure in consciousness, you definitely want…