If you are a fan of “Downton Abbey,” you may have seen the movie that picked up where the show left off out in theaters here recently. Having two small children, I may never go to the movies again, but I have started re-watching the PBS series in the midst of all the movie buzz.
There is a lot of fire in the Bible: Moses and the burning bush; Elijah and the Prophets of Baal; Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; and my all-time favorite – Jesus cooking a shore breakfast for His disciples over a fire in John 21. When I’m camping or backpacking, I very much enjoy a campfire. I
Get out your lederhosen and Alpine hats and come out to Preservation Williamsport’s fundraiser, “Brew With a View From The Porch” that is being presented on Friday, October 4. This event affords you a rare opportunity. You are invited to stroll down Millionaires Row, and visit seven historic Victorian porches where you will be served
It was last Thursday, and my phone rang mid-morning as usual. It was my regular call from my momma doing her daily check-in. There is usually not a day that goes by that we don’t touch base with each other. Must be a mother/daughter thing. Just asking each other how our night went the day
UPMC Susquehanna presents LIVE UNITED IN MUSIC, benefiting the Lycoming County United Way, on Thursday, October 10th at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. It is a great chance to sing along with the Music of Billy Joel, starring Michael Cavanaugh. Also appearing will be The Uptown Music Collective, The Strolling Strings and a very
First tooth, first step. Every milestone your baby passed was reason for celebration. First day of school, first home run, you were there, cheerleading. First crush, first job. Big hopes, even if, as in the new book “If You Love Me” by Maureen Cavanagh, your baby doesn’t want them. Maureen Cavanagh isn’t the violent sort.
Sweater weather is upon us and, like most fans of fall, I can’t wait to get all cozy-comfy in this season’s crop of knitwear. While sweaters have always been ubiquitous this time of year, my style senses are tingling, because this season’s pullovers, cardigans, and sweater coats seem to be brighter, chunkier, and woven with
Last week and into this week, millions have been entertained and moved by Ken Burns’ latest epic documentary series “Country Music,” which chronicles the history of a genre of music enjoyed all over the world. Lycoming County has its own connection to this wonderful music through the late Bob and Dean McNett and their “Radio
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has announced its schedule of Adult DIY programs for the fall. The same class will be offered at multiple times on the same day to allow for smaller class sizes and more hands-on opportunities for learning. The schedule of crafts are as follows: • Marble Pour
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED If you missed last weekend’s great shows, you have another chance to see another great Car Show this weekend when the UPMC Hospital Auxiliary presents their Annual Autumn Fest and Car Show on the grounds of the Divine Providence Hospital this Sunday, September 29. The event will be held
When I was a kid in the late 1970s and early 1980s I fondly remember watching pro-wrestling with my dad and older brother on Sunday nights. Being eight years old or so, I could never quite decide if it was real or not. My heroes were, of course, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and Andre the Giant,
