4: Days until we close on our new house. 8: Days until the movers come. 9: Number of boxes we’ve packed so far. 139: Number of boxes I estimate we have left to go. And, most unbelievably: 10: Weeks until … Continue reading →

12-year-old Zack Parker of Conneaut Lake has a passion that not many other kids his age share: bull riding. Parker started riding two years ago, inspired after seeing a woman ride a bull at a rodeo: she got bucked off. “The bull flipped over her, I watched it when it happened,” he said, “And I thought, [...]

State and County fairs are infamous for their eclectic food offerings. A week’s worth of food for a week at the Crawford County Fair. What: Dairy Committee ice cream Description: This sweet treat has become tradition for many families and visitors of the fair. Thick, creamy milk from Crawford County cows is churned to create [...]

Alyssa’s two loves are horses and guitars. We focused on these tonight, and ended up with some amazing images.Here are some images at her family farm with her favorite horse:I was in a “texture” mood tonight, so a couple of these images have some speci…

I missed this change somewhere along the line. RTV has added Highway to Heaven in the Monday through Friday 7pm to 8pm time slot. It must have been running all this month and I missed it. Sorry about that. I hope this adds to your enjoyment of the station.

I’ll have new movie announcements for [...]

Hey, been out of commission for awhile (just busy—LP is having a record year this year!) but I wanted to fill people in on some of the latest developments.

An important message from an elected official in Southwestern Pennsylvania. When will such representatives and other community leaders in Venango County break their silence and add their voices to this important cause?

the little munchkin is officially 1 month & 5 days today.And shockingly he is actually doing other things besides just the reflux/colic stuff! like he eats, sleeps, and poops…. and that about sums up the life of a 1 month old. just kidding. but h…

A great idea for a Sunday drive.

I’m going to go ahead and admit that there are a few things I miss about Facebook.  Mostly just the availability of the status update for a good old fashioned brain-dump.  There is a back up in there now that should probably be getting out so…

Five things I’m craving right now…1) Wavefarer Sunglasses2) Hair Feather Extensions3) Grey Suede Booties and Rounded (with a chunkier heal) Pumps4) Meatloaf5) Vintage Everything

I’ve always liked french toast, but there is something about a crispy, sugary, browned french toast that beats any skillet egg-dipped bread in my book.Ah – this casserole. More delicious than I could have imagined. It has the crispy, sugary taste that …

It’s one of those experiences you can’t believe even happened.  I think back and simply shake my head.  Hours and hours of preparation for what was to be one of the best trips of my life – even if it played out completely different …

State and County fairs are infamous for their eclectic food offerings. A week’s worth of food for a week at the Crawford County Fair. What: Greek gyros from Vlahos Description: An original gyro is a combination of beef and lamb served on soft, warm pita bread. This pita is then loaded with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, [...]

You can now get Penn State’s famous ice cream close to home!

Ever been in a skyscraper during an earthquake?I guess my building is a skyscraper.  Maybe not.  It’s only 21 floors.We tell the new people that there is a company lounge, health club, and pool on 22, which is funnier than it sounds because t…

Three concerts to send out the summer.

Venango County is home to a notoriously anti-gay hate group known as the American Family Association of Pennsylvania.

This important new film from In The Life media looks at hate-speech spewed from such organizations and whether, in a nation lacking l…

Edinboro University Interim President Jim Moran and many top administrators will be on hand Thursday to welcome some 1,600 students to their new home away from home, kicking off a unique four-day orientation experience.

Yes. I felt the earthquake. My first reaction was I was bit lightheaded; then I saw my computer monitor shaking. I didn’t say anything to folks in other offices down the hall, because I thought it was no big deal.I got a quick confirmation from the r…

UPMC Hamot for Women is hosting a free community event featuring providers from the UPMC Hamot Neurosciences Institute, including Brad Bellotte, MD, renowned neurosurgeon and new addition to the UPMC Hamot medical staff.

Mark and I celebrated our third anniversary yesterday. It’s been a stellar three years. A lot has changed for us in that short time. We, of course, had a baby. Which led to me quitting my job to stay home … Continue reading →

“Where my hillbillies at?” called country music star Luke Bryan from the main stage at the Crawford County fairgrounds Tuesday night. This CMT sensation seemed to have the crowd dancing and laughing along—even before the show started. People were decked to their country nines, wearing cowboy hats and boots, or their own personal creations. Angela [...]

State and County fairs are infamous for their eclectic food offerings. A week’s worth of food for a week at the Crawford County Fair. What: Deep fried Snickers Description: Poke a serving stick through a Snickers bar. Dip it in funnel cake batter. Deep fry the candy bar. Cover with a heavy coat of powered [...]

State and County fairs are infamous for the eclectic food offerings. A week’s worth of food for a week at the Crawford County Fair. What: Campi’s Pizza Description: Eating a Campi’s slice of pizza is like attacking an inflated Chicago deep dish slice–it’s so big, you don’t know where to start. The shop based in Dunkirk, NY, [...]

Your world is transforming. Will you be the one creating change or be the victim of change?There’s been a certain way we’ve funded and managed nonprofit organizations for the past 30-40 years. That way of life is dying….no getting around it. C…

First of all .. it was my 10 year high school reunion this last weekend. ca-razy. Obviously, I wasnt there since we live so far away & have our hands currently full. But that makes me feel super old. Second, Freeland fixed our computer so I was fin…

With corn in season now and plenty of peppers ready for the picking in our gardens or at the food stands here is a quick and delicious recipe for you to try. Pic your degree of spicy with the salsa you use. Best part this pretty much cooks in one pan…

This past weekend was Celebrate Erie 2011 and the Taste of Erie area was the place to be. I was working at the GoErie.com Street View photo booth and I thought that would be a good opportunity to sample the local food as well as talk with some people about food and the blog. I [...]

I wanted to like The Dumpster: One Woman’s Search for Love by Becky Due.  I really tried.  As far as summer reading goes, I’d rather keep it light. I don’t want to learn too much about myself right now. With The Dumpster, there’s no…