by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer When I was growing up, mashed potatoes sounded like Beethoven’s “Fur Elise.” Strange, I know, for food to have a sound, but those things were connected when I was young. My mother taught …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer When I was growing up, mashed potatoes sounded like Beethoven’s “Fur Elise.” Strange, I know, for food to have a sound, but those things were connected when I was young. My mother taught …
By Dana Wineland O’Rourke When I was a little girl, I loved spending time at my grandparents. My mind and spirit craved it. Our house was noisy and busy; a stark contrast to theirs. My paternal grandparents lived next door …
In 1988, Bob McCutcheon started his first recording studio, “Alternative Studios” in his mother’s garage. He worked his way through college, engineering and producing local Pittsburgh bands. After graduating from Robert Morris University with a business degree, he pursued a …
by JB Quinn, contributing writer In Rutherford County, Tennessee, Judge Donna Scott reportedly witnessed a juvenile justice system that jailed children regularly and for more extended periods, compared to other counties in the state. In cases such as this, it’s evident that …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer Ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light …
Listen to the Music by Dana O’Rourke, contributing writer As the Eat ‘n Park waitress approached the booth where my son Tim, his wife Kelli, and their four children were sitting, their two youngest daughters, ages 4 and 6, broke …
by Deb Casini Klein, Director, I Want to be an Ambassador! It was an honor and an opportunity of a lifetime. Our “I Want To Be An Ambassador” campers met with the Ambassador of Ukraine, Oksana Marvakova at the Embassy …
by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer It’s a question most children are asked as early as preschool. “What would you like to be when you grow up?” Answers are sure to include: “Fireman, teacher and doctor.” No one says “School …
by Don Laird, contributing writer It’s no secret that we all feel higher levels of stress and anxiety these days. Even as we emerge from the global pandemic, the anxiety surrounding the events of the past few years has taken …
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by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer Amid all the solemn pomp and pageantry of the queen’s funeral, there was a moment of charming levity. A spider had hitched a ride on Her Majesty’s flower-festooned casket. Sharp-eyed mourners noticed, and the clever …
