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  • The Week’s LION: The Man is More than a Day0

    As a student of leadership for the past three decades, I have searched high and low for good examples. Because much of my work was international, and much of the world believes that all Americans know about is America, I wanted to find leadership examples from as many different nationalities as possible. Yet, there was

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  • How to Base Layer0

    With the end of the holiday season, we are now facing the brutal business of winter, which includes freezing temperatures, ice, snow, sleet, and wind. To survive this time of year means dressing in layers, more specifically base layers. Normally reserved for outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, base layers are now becoming a

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  • 13th Hot Stove League Banquet Was Field of Dreams For Area Baseball Fans0

    It wasn’t heaven, and it wasn’t Iowa, it was just the Genetti Hotel, but it seemed like baseball heaven for area baseball fans when Williamsport Crosscutters’ 13th Annual Hot Stove League Banquet was held recently. On a cold, winter night there were visions of action on warm, summer baseball diamonds as an outstanding array of

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  • An American Hero3

    January 18, 2018, will forever remain the worst day of my life. I was just getting up and around in my hotel room near Phoenix, Ariz., preparing for three days of golf in the morning and the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in the evenings. At around 6 a.m. — 8 a.m. PA time — I

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Week – In Williamsport January 19 to 240

    It may be cold and wintry right now, but the warmth and satisfaction of doing for others through the concept of community service will be satisfied when various activities of that nature are performed and celebrated as part the of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Week, January 19 to 24. Beloved Community Council in

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  • Conformity, Maturity and Freedom0

    In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus directs His church to make disciples. This passage is often referred to as The Great Commission. Most churches claim that making disciples — leading people to spiritual maturity — is a key element in their mission statement. But many leaders, including me, recognize that we are falling short. Instead of striving

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  • How to be Tidy0

    Last year I gifted my mother and mother-in-law the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. Basically, it breaks down the Japanese method of decluttering and organizing. Marie Kondo now has a Netflix show where she reorganizes people’s homes. This got me thinking that this will be my year of being tidier,

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  • Tips for a Successful Marriage Proposal0

    People ready to “pop the question” may wonder about the right way to initiate an engagement proposal. Because a marriage proposal is such a memorable moment in a couples’ lives together, those doing the proposing often go to great lengths to ensure things go smoothly. While there is no proposal playbook, these guidelines can assist

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  • Wedding Dress Fitting Guide0

    Because fashion preferences were once ornate and dependent on precise fits, ready-to-wear clothing really did not become widely available until the early 20th century. Such attire is now available in just about any retail store. Because ready-to-wear clothing is so readily available, the average person may be unfamiliar with custom-made or tailored items. In fact,

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  • Improve Your Day0

    Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can improve focus on a prolonged task. The study’s authors tested participants’ ability to focus on a repetitive computerized task for 50 minutes under various conditions.

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  • Did you know? Bridal Hair0

    A wedding is a tough time to experience a bad hair day. Clothing styles, time of day and weather all can dictate a wedding hairstyle, but ultimately one of the most important factors in a wedding hairstyle is finding a stylist who understands you and can exercise your vision. A patient, understanding stylist who is

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  • It’s Cold-ish! Stay in and Eat!0

    A year ago from writing this, it was 11 degrees, with the wind chill around -4. While the temps are still fairly mild for January in Pennsylvania, let’s not use that as an excuse to not stay in and eat. I thought about offering up a nice healthy recipe for those of you who haven’t

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