

Hole in the Rock 1/20/21
Blow Holes or “puhi” (Hawaiian language) are as fascinating as they are beautiful. They are plentiful in Spouting Horn Park on the...


A Few Good Clocks 1/15/21
I have been interested in clocks for at least 50 years. I have built them, collected them and refurbished them. After running out of room...


The Narrows 2/14/21
Fort Amherst sits at the tip of the St. John’s harbor entrance in Newfoundland. The area is called the narrows because a tight channel,...


We Are - A Reflection 1/10/21
A monument adjacent to Beaver Stadium and the Bryce Jordon Center honors the iconic Penn State cheer, "We Are, Penn State." It was a gift...


Vue depuis le sommet (1/5/21)
Because la tour Eiffel literally towers above the surrounding part of Paris, you can see a long way in every direction. The tower also is...


Simple Toy 12/29/20
Obie has made a lot of fun out of a piece of used wrapping paper he took to as a toy on Christmas morning and we have since left on the...


12/24/20
Sue and I hope you and your family are well and you have been COVID-19 free, though we anticipate the virus significantly impacted your...


Let It Snow 12/17/20
The average annual snowfall in State College between 1980 and 2019 is 43.8 inches. 2019 was unusual when only 13 inches of snow fell. ...