“My whole way of viewing life has changed,” says one participant in the C. S. Lewis Institute, which is now taking registrants for its second year in Central PA. With branches in Pittsburgh, Carlisle and Philadelphia — along with 11 other states and such countries as Ireland, Japan and Kenya — CSLI was named for
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You have the cosmic green light to start that major project you’ve been planning or to take a leap in your career, Aries. Trust your intuition —it’s sharper than ever. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Abundance is knocking, Taurus. Your hard work is translating into tangible rewards, and you may
Dresses may not be at the top of your outfit menu this time of year, especially the year we’ve been having, but there are some mid-season dress trends for winter that offer a chance to refresh your wardrobe and maybe even your outlook. Who can resist the call from cozy knits and the velvet fabrics
Here at Weird Words, I could never do these columns without a good dictionary — several, in fact. At the same time, I also couldn’t do them if I had to check every single word in every dictionary I own. (Trust me — that is starting to get out of hand.) So I have 5-6
Knock-knock. Who’s there? Yeah, okay, you’ll play along, even though knock-knock jokes haven’t been funny to you for decades. They’re obviously funny to the person who’s knocking, and that’s what matters – but can they tell a joke? Can you? Read “Humor Me” by Chris Duffy and you’ll see how a few ha-has can make
A few minutes later, I was pulled back into another room and sat there for about ten minutes. A nurse came back saying that they canceled all my bloodwork and were working on my discharge papers. She asked me to go out and wait in the waiting room for my papers. In the meantime, Chris
According to Britannica’s website, there may have been two men named Valentine — both dating back to ancient times. Both were Christian martyrs, while one was patron saint of lovers — though he’s also associated with epileptics and beekeepers. Since this doesn’t sound terribly romantic, I tend to sidestep Valentine-related terms here at “Weird Words”
A long-held staple in most wardrobes, black pants have gotten kind of a bad rap for being boring and basic. But the good thing about basics is that they are versatile and can be styled with elegance and ease. If you’re in need of some outfit inspiration here in the dull drum of winter or
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 A spark of excitement brightens your week, Aries. You may rediscover enthusiasm for a goal you set aside. Take one confident step and watch momentum gather. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 This week brings steady comfort and satisfying progress, Taurus. Something you’ve been nurturing starts to show real signs of
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is proud to announce the return of its Ladles of Love event, a soup fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness about the heightened food insecurity many face during the winter months. As temperatures drop, thousands of seniors, families, and veterans across Central Pennsylvania are forced to make an impossible decision between
