There is a specific kind of thunder that rolls through the ole’ Susquehanna Valley every September. It isn’t the sound of an approaching storm (we sure had enough of that lately) but rather the collective roar of thousands of motorcycles moving as one. The annual 9/11 Memorial Coalition Motorcycle Ride is a tradition. For bikers,
What started as a weekend diversion has become a serious athletic pursuit for local Dominic Ruckle, a Pennsylvania lumberjack sports competitor who has climbed quickly into the upper ranks of Stihl Timbersports. In just five years, Ruckle earned an invitation to the U.S. Championship pro qualifier, an invite-only event based on an athlete’s competitive resume.
Do you ever find yourself worrying? Heather and I are reaching milestone birthdays this year. One of us will soon be 62, and the other just turned 65. Neither of us is sure how we got here. It’s like we blinked our eyes and life went by. Of course, that’s not the way it happened,
A distinct kind of quiet exists only just after sunrise. Lately, my favorite ritual involves stepping out into the backyard before starting my day. Slipping off my shoes, I walk barefoot through the cool grass to my gardens. Around me, the birds offer their morning chorus, and in the distance, my animals quietly eat their
With the concept of wearing the clothes you already have, but in new ways, I wanted to explore different styles of jeans and how to refresh old denim. Jeans are a ubiquitous part of most of our lives and an essential fabric for fall, so let’s run down some styling options to breathe some crisp
When you think of great Western movies, you probably call to mind John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and maybe John Ford; if you’re a major fan, you might also recall Randolph Scott and Howard Hawks — maybe even Sam Peckinpah, or James Stewart. But sadly, few would mention Anthony Mann. While the Golden Age veteran directed
Huff and puff and blow your house down. Those are three things a fairy tale wolf does. He also terrifies girls in red hoods, steals from farmers, and attacks children in the woods. In fairy tales, the wolf is always on the outside of goodness. But, as in the new novel “God’s Country” by William
Can you identify which one of these sentences is wrong? I laid my weary body on the bed. For a long time, I was just laying under the covers. I really wanted to lie there all day. But eventually, I had lain around enough. Yes — the second one is grammatically faulty; but do you
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Good vibes are heading your way, Aries. Cosmic energy continues through your sign, showing visions of future ambitions. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Appreciate the world around you, Taurus. It’s easy to get fixated on what isn’t working, but be grateful for all of the things that are going right.
By the time you read this, your movie-loving Webb writer will have kicked off his second course in Film Studies at Lycoming College. Last year, it was “Movie Masterpieces” — with such classics as Singin’ in the Rain, Sunrise, Life Is Beautiful and Some Like It Hot. For fall ’26, we chose to offer “Grit,
As we turn toward the sense of renewal that naturally comes with a new school year, I’ve been scanning my wardrobe, trying to figure out what, and importantly how, to wear the clothes I already have hanging. Versus buying new, especially after the haul of kiddos’ school clothes I purchased. Basically, I’m looking to “shop
