What do you want for Erie… and ErieBlogs… in 2011?

The Diversity committee of the Society of Professional Journalists  (SPJ) is asking their fellow journalists to refrain from using the terms illegal immigrant and illegal alien from their reporting because the phrases might be deemed “offensive

Gettysburg, PA: Brookdale Family Campground Owners Tim and Robyn Chilson of Meadville PA won Best Centennial Celebration in the state of Pennsylvania at the December Pennsylvania Campground Owners Convention (PCOA). Brookdale Family Campground in Meadv…

I need advice on facial hair. Worst blog teaser ever.

The Ann B. Davis Hometown Wedding Giveaway

The recent snow storms missed us, but we still rank high

Why manufacturing jobs are a great way to enter the job market.

              There aren’t a whole lot of truly indie artists who do pop music well.  To do so, requires a student of musical history combined with the rarest of things – an adult who remembers what it…

Having a birthday on Christmas is counter to maximizing lootage.

Location, Location, Location. Does it matter?

Kids, I have news for you.  Saint Nicholas has been slandered.  Somehow, the gentle saint, who stretches the laws of physics every year to bring you Legos, candy canes, iPhones, and other good things, has been made into a stooge of the police state. You know what I’m talking about.  The list.  The “naughty or [...]

Allison Kraus and Y0-Yo Ma perform The Wexford Carol. Good people all, this Christmas time, Consider well and bear in mind What our good God for us has done In sending his beloved son With Mary holy we should pray, To God with love this Christmas Day In Bethlehem upon that morn, There was a [...]

BCMS & Project SAIL

Is Erie going to be getting a polar bear cub? Maybe. Maybe not. Only time will tell.

Growing up, every summer concluded with a ritual – a trip north to Erie, PA –one day on the beach at Presque Isle and the next buying school clothes at the Millcreek Mall.  This was fascinating stuff for a rural kid– and at some point, a…

Hamot Holiday Care Cab Starts Friday

 Voices of the Faithful is a 366-day devotional with inspiring stories from the front lines of faith.”A willingness to go is all they have in common,” says Beth Moore, speaking of her friends on the front lines who are spreading the gosp…

Game in heavenly peace.

The signing of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 is set for 9:15 a.m. today.

Forever 814 in my heart.

Looking for a last minute holiday treat to give as a gift or simply for the family gatherings. These soft pretzels like the ones you get at the mall or from street vendors will delight everyone especially when you have a mustard dip or cheese dip to …

We helped some students in need this year. It feels amazing!

When it gets colder, it shrinks. Sounds like a Seinfeld episode.

2011 Sailing Schedule Version 3-24-11 We have a schedule that we can publish for everyone!!!  The day sails are pretty much locked in so you can sign up for those whenever you would like.  The only changes that may be made would be in the ports we are going to this summer and I will make sure that [...]

What about the Running of the Rudolphs? Or the Running of the Elves? Running of the Hanukkah Harries? Hey… equal time for the holiday characters!

It’s been well over a month since I last posted on this blog, so I’m not sure how many are still reading.  I thought I’d post a few updates on what’s been going on here in our house.First, I’m working full-time and have been since this summer.&nbs…

Sour grapes or legitimate complaints? One local health care company is speaking up.

Get out the fine tooth combs.

Unsure what to buy that relative that seems to have everything? Why not give the gift of relaxation! Right now through December 31st, 2010 you can buy 4 Massage Gift Certificates and Get 1 FREE! Each massage is 50 minutes long! Stop in today!

There’s got to be a better way to plow.