The Sport of Kings, With Funnel Cake
Darlington Polo Club brings the sport of kings to Beaver County with night matches, dirt fields, family tradition, pickup trucks and funnel cake.
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Yes, She Really Is That Into You
A humorous guide for older men on recognizing when a woman is interested, from subtle glances and mirroring to compliments, confidence, and companionship.
A Good Walk Never Wasted
A witty history of golf in Beaver County, from Beaver Valley and Black Hawk to Olde Stonewall and hometown legend Bill “Putt” Gabal.
Chippewa Township: The Geography of My Heart
A personal history of Chippewa Township, tracing its frontier roots, farming heritage, community character, and enduring place in the author’s heart.
A Sunday Morning Walk
A reflective Sunday walk through Bridgewater with Seamus the Newfoundland reveals home, memory, ordinary beauty, and the wisdom of returning with fresh eyes.
Four Days, Twenty Minutes, and No Couch Required
Explore expressive writing, a four-day journaling practice that may help organize difficult experiences, reduce stress, and bring emotional clarity.
Nesting and the Meaning of Life
A reflection on mourning doves, home, motherhood, family, and the quiet work that sustains life and civilization.
The Worst Idea Beaver County Ever Came Up With
A Newfoundland’s humorous take on Beaver County Boom 250, fireworks, Happy Hoodies, and surviving a loud night by the Ohio River.
Could the Secret to a Better Body Be Living In Your Gut?
A review of William Davis’s SUPER Body, exploring gut health, muscle preservation, mobility, and why strength may matter more than weight loss.
Smart Enough For Finger Paints: A Personal Journey
A personal reflection on intelligence, solitude, overthinking, empathy, self-doubt, curiosity, and finding people who share your wavelength.
The Sport of Kings, With Funnel Cake
Darlington Polo Club brings the sport of kings to Beaver County with night matches, dirt fields, family tradition, pickup trucks and funnel cake.
Yes, She Really Is That Into You
A humorous guide for older men on recognizing when a woman is interested, from subtle glances and mirroring to compliments, confidence, and companionship.
A Good Walk Never Wasted
A witty history of golf in Beaver County, from Beaver Valley and Black Hawk to Olde Stonewall and hometown legend Bill “Putt” Gabal.
Chippewa Township: The Geography of My Heart
A personal history of Chippewa Township, tracing its frontier roots, farming heritage, community character, and enduring place in the author’s heart.
A Sunday Morning Walk
A reflective Sunday walk through Bridgewater with Seamus the Newfoundland reveals home, memory, ordinary beauty, and the wisdom of returning with fresh eyes.
Four Days, Twenty Minutes, and No Couch Required
Explore expressive writing, a four-day journaling practice that may help organize difficult experiences, reduce stress, and bring emotional clarity.
Nesting and the Meaning of Life
A reflection on mourning doves, home, motherhood, family, and the quiet work that sustains life and civilization.
The Worst Idea Beaver County Ever Came Up With
A Newfoundland’s humorous take on Beaver County Boom 250, fireworks, Happy Hoodies, and surviving a loud night by the Ohio River.
Could the Secret to a Better Body Be Living In Your Gut?
A review of William Davis’s SUPER Body, exploring gut health, muscle preservation, mobility, and why strength may matter more than weight loss.
Smart Enough For Finger Paints: A Personal Journey
A personal reflection on intelligence, solitude, overthinking, empathy, self-doubt, curiosity, and finding people who share your wavelength.
How To Put Worry In Its Place
Grandpa Jim shares a simple way to handle worry by sorting troubles into settled things, action things, and prayer things.
Want To Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions? Try Brainwashing Yourself
Why New Year’s resolutions fail—and how behavior change actually works—using neuroscience, identity, and environment to reprogram habits without relying on willpower or motivation.
Forget The Rotisserie Chicken and the Pecan Pie: Costco’s Best Deals Are Hidden In The Travel Aisle
Costco Travel is a little-known powerhouse, quietly offering cruises, resorts, and rental car deals that save members real money—often without the usual travel headaches.
Sparks of Joy, Sparks of Guilt
After trying every decluttering method from Marie Kondo to the hanger trick, I discovered Erma Bombeck had it right—clean out your husband’s closet instead.
The Season of Pumpkin Spice… and Tax Planning
September marks prime tax-planning season for Beaver County. From quarterly payments to smart deductions, early action now can save money later.
Bitgirl: The Good, the Bad, and the Bailouts
Congress’s new GENIUS Act spotlights stablecoins—digital dollars promising fast, cheap payments but carrying risks of bank runs and taxpayer bailouts.
How to Eat Like a Prince on a Pauper’s Budget
Former Sisters Restaurant chef Jackie shares practical tips for stretching your grocery budget—from strict budgeting and shopping your own kitchen to embracing generics and coupon apps—proving that delicious, love-filled meals don’t have to break the bank.
Old Man Winter Wants Your Wallet
Winter in Beaver County can’t be stopped, but it can be managed. From caulking drafts to chimney checks, here are six practical tips to keep your home warm and your heating bills under control.