You never went anywhere without him. Your teddy bear was both cuddler and comforter, he dried your tears, slept with you, had his own place at the table and through the years, he put up with being dragged, thrown, slobbered on, and scapegoated. He was your constant companion and you loved him literally to tatters,
Every so often, an understated clothing item comes around into the trend cycle, which gives you a chance to re-wear a beloved staple in a new way or explore an accessible item you may have overlooked in your style past. Right now, the polo shirt is having a moment for men, women, and children. Yes,
You’ve got big plans. Resign from your current job and find work that makes your heart sing. Spend time with family, maybe research your genealogy. That dream vacation is on your list, and you’re eyeing a new hobby that looks fun. So many possibilities for your retirement. Now read “The Second Fifty” by Debra Whitman,
Last Halloween was the first Halloween that fell on a work day for me, and I knew I had to dress up and do something fun. That’s half the fun of Halloween: dressing up like someone else. I’ve always worked for myself, but for the past two years, I have had a part-time job as
What causes a good man to make a terrible decision and suffer a moral failure? So far, we have talked about vulnerabilities and the things that intensify those vulnerabilities. When a vulnerability intensifies, you can be sure an opportunity will present itself. Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are
When fall rolls around, we all look forward to our seasonal favorites. Some people are pumpkin people. Some people are apple people. And some people are like, forget both of them, and would rather have a pina colada while wishing summer would stay forever. I’m thankful to live in Pennsylvania and have seasons. Watching the
If it was easy, everybody’d be doing it. But it’s not, so you’re on your own. Think of it as a challenge. Seriously, you’ve never known a roadblock you couldn’t go around, no fence you couldn’t climb, no chasm you couldn’t jump. It’s true that nothing’s ever as easy as it could be, but as
Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are available at http://www.webbweekly.com. King David had just finished a long series of military campaigns (II Samuel 10). Being anointed king was heady stuff, but the work of unifying and securing the far reaches of his kingdom was exhausting. He decided it was
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania is honored to announce Brylea Starr, from Lycoming County, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award and is now part of the 2025 Gold Award class. The Gold Award is the greatest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. It is available to high school Girl Scouts who tackle
