Dear Dan, We just got a call from Uncle Bill. Aunt Ruth died this evening. I'm sure you've already greeted her; please say hello for me. Let her know how much she will be missed by those she has left behind. She and Uncle Bill were childhood sweethearts. The only time they were apart was... Continue Reading →
Weekend’s bat watch
Bat Watch at Canoe Creek State ParkDate: May. 28, 2011Start Time: 7:00 PMThe first bat watch of summer! Come walk to the bat sanctuary and watch the emergence of thousands of bats as they head out for a night of feeding. Learn about White Nose Syndrome in bats and its implications. Bring a flashlight for... Continue Reading →
The Welch Pool
Dear Dan, This weekend, the Welch pool opens for the summer. They completely renovated it. I have to say, the changing rooms look very much the same as they did when we used to go there. The pool itself -- you would not believe. There are so many splashy slides, fountains and toys that I... Continue Reading →
Life in a small town
I have lived here in the same town for about 2/3 of my life. The rest, I lived in New York. That's "New York City" for those who have never lived in New York. Now I work at a university. That's "The University" to those who live here. Working in the Research Communications department can... Continue Reading →
Six degrees
It all started at Penn State Hershey.The story came from there, to our office where it was edited, proofed and distributed. Sleepiness in children linked to obesity, asthmaNext came a science writer. Based on our release, she wrote an article.That shows up on NPR. Then came the Twitter feed. A consulting hypnotist/executor of my late... Continue Reading →
The Y
Dear Dan, I've joined the Y. You would not believe how the Y has changed since you helped bring it to SC! It now has a pool, a therapy pool, a rock climbing wall, as well as the fitness center and b-ball courts. I thank you. I had my first therapy session there. That was... Continue Reading →
It's My World 