As we wind down from the initial effects of this global pandemic, I am increasingly thankful to have been able to shelter in place here in Erie. As schools, day
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A Measure of Rest
One of the things I have missed the most during the Covid-19 pandemic is being able to go into Nursing Homes and sing to the residents. It was such a
Read moreEviction Notice
On December 11, 1753, young George Washington, a Colonel in the militia of Virginia, arrived at French Fort LeBoeuf with a message from the British crown. It was an eviction
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The granddaughter of a dairy farmer, I was reared near the historic town of Waterford, and grew up appreciating my cultural heritage. The family loved corn roasts and square dances;
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Well Erie, here we are …. finally, “green.” We’ve crossed the threshold into the next chapter of our story, and who doesn’t love a good story? Given the history here,
Read moreA Preacher and a Plague – part 2
[Part 1 of A Preacher and a Plague is the story of Evangelist Billy Sunday coming to Erie and the Spanish Influenza pandemic which hit the world a few years
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A Preacher: Billy Sunday was a quick witted, energetic, fireball evangelist! A stellar baseball player for Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh professional teams, he was fast; the first man to circle
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Still home… still cleaning out bookshelves and finding gems! Here is one I found written on a random piece of paper dated from 2013. ““I will stand upon my post
Read moreInvisible Erie – Gem City
Like many of you, I have taken to using this time of sheltering at home to tackle projects I have stumbled over far too long. One such project is cleaning
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