Apr 27, 2007
There are very few things that I own which I consider priceless. One of them is the autobiography of my deceased grandfather Dave Karns, better known to me as Pappy. Written for a high school assignment circa 1947, this document certainly is a cultural artifact. It paints the picture of another era and offers a candid look into the history of my family. I ...
Jan 19, 2007
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Governor Ed Rendell had his second inauguration this past Tuesday. Because of the limited parking in the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex and the influx of guests into town for the event, government employees who work in the complex were excused from work for the day. Because this was also the day after MLK day, I lucked my way into a four ...
Sep 26, 2006
For a number of years now, our good friend Randy has volunteered for the Capital City Adventure Challengeas the coordinator of the event’s surprise technical challenges. The Adventure Challenge is a one-day multi-sport race around the ridges and the river that make [...]