When I was thinking about what I wanted to write about this week, and since my editor gives me considerable latitude in choosing my wellness topics, sugar addiction came to mind. “That’s a weird, random topic, Dave,” you say. Well, let me tell you how I got there. As my regular readers know, I am
Every September, Hunger Action Month invites Americans to look directly at a problem that is often hidden in plain sight. Hunger is not always obvious. It may look like a parent skipping dinner so children can eat, a senior stretching groceries until the next Social Security check arrives, or a working family standing in a
To me, it is insane that in this day and age, in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, people still go hungry. Yet, that is exactly what is happening. In Pennsylvania alone, well over 1.77 million people are routinely food insecure, including over 507,000 children. That is, they lack access to consistent and
Upcoming Events If you aren’t familiar with the wonderful ministries and services the United Churches of Lycoming County (UCLC) has been providing our area for decades, you’ve been missing out. According to their website, the UCLC is a network of congregations that are Connected Through Faith and United in Service. Founded in 1946, they now
Williamsport author Marc Schefsky never expected to write a novel. For most of his adult life, his work was anything but writing. He spent years in hospitality, owned and operated a large landscaping business in Florida, worked as a golf pro in Ohio, and later built a long career at the historic Genetti Hotel in
Just to recap. In Part 1 of this article, we discussed that while our area is pretty awesome in many regards, the world is a little crazy right now. Thus, what we could all use is a little more compassion, or the ability to care about each other. That is, we notice someone in need
