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January 26, 2022

To See, or Not to See… Happy Groundhog Day!

Well, this is the time of the year when the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over and we start to dream about spring/summer. We wonder how long the winter weather will be with us, and some are hopeful that Punxsutawney Phil will predict early spring for the future forecast on Groundhogs Day, February 2, 2022. It has been...

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July 14, 2021

Coming Out of the Cocoon

The vaccination rate is climbing, the wearing of masks is decreasing, and we are venturing out into the world again.  If you are like me, the world feels new, and the same, and wonderful, and overwhelming.  I couldn’t wait to hug my friends and family after not seeing them in over a year.  The joy of sitting on a couch...

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March 3, 2021

What’s the Story?

I am thrilled, elated, ecstatic…you can see that not even by coupling the dictionary and the thesaurus together can I really find the proper language to communicate the excitement of this announcement. Have you heard the word that Next Chapter Book Club has come to Western PA? Next Chapter Book Club is a world-renowned club for adolescents and adults with...

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April 29, 2020

Spring in to Gardening

With spring just around the corner, I find myself looking forward to all outdoor activities. Maybe it is a long walk or feeding the ducks at the park, or just watching all the flowers and trees come to life after a long winter.  The one activity I truly enjoy is planting a garden!  I usually end up with a variety...

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February 19, 2020

Time to reflect… It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

I was saddened by Mr. Roger’s passing in February 2003 as it hit home for me. It got me thinking about all the good he did in his life time.  When you think of Mr. Rogers, you think of all the joy and comfort he brought to many lives. Mr. Rogers grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a small town between...

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January 8, 2020

Bluegrass Music Might Just Be the Cure For Your Winter Blues

Music has always been a passion for me.  As a young child, in West Virginia, I had the opportunity to go to a number of bluegrass festivals.  I always enjoyed the upbeat tempos and the unique sound that came from the intertwining of all the different instruments being played.  That sound comes from mainly stringed instruments including, acoustic guitar, fiddle,...

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October 9, 2019

Clarion County Fair

What a great day at the Clarion County Fair. I had the opportunity to go to the Clarion County Fair on Disability Awareness Day this past July.  I didn’t know what to expect but I can certainly say that the day was amazing!  It was presented by Valley Advantages and it was open to all people with disabilities and their...

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July 31, 2019

Adaptive Gym and Swim

Summer is my favorite time of year!  Why?  Because that means it’s time to hit the pool.  As a child growing up, one of my favorite things to do in the summer was swim.  Even now as an adult, I still enjoy my time in the pool. I was lucky enough to have a pool in the back yard so...

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May 8, 2019

Sharing the Journey

I am so excited to share with you a local organization, Reagan’s Journey Inc (http://www.reagansjourney.org/). This organization is making a major impact one medical item, one moment, and one life at a time. How do they do this? Their mission states “Reagan’s Journey Inc. exists to make life better for children with special needs through 3 primary means: special events,...

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April 10, 2019

Catch of the Day

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our lives. With the arrival of day light savings time and arrival of spring, we can start thinking of all those outdoor activities. Fishing is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors, socializing, and escaping the busy part of our lives....

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