Grandpa Jim’s Advice On How To Shake The Blues
May 13, 2026
Grandpa Jim shares practical advice for overcoming the blues, using Winston Churchill’s bricklaying habit to explore action, purpose, and mental resilience.
Perspectives
A Radio History of Beaver County
May 12, 2026
A nostalgic history of Beaver County radio, tracing the rise of WBVP and WMBA and their lasting impact on local news, sports, and community identity.
The Short, Unhappy Life of Spirit Airlines—And What It Means for Beaver County
May 11, 2026
A sharp look at the collapse of Spirit Airlines and its economic impact on Beaver County, Pittsburgh travel, and Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
Grandpa Jim’s Dating Advice: Watch What She Does, Not What She Says
May 8, 2026
A humorous, old-fashioned take on dating advice, arguing that body language and actions reveal far more about attraction than words ever will.
Disorder in Our Democratic Discourse, or Life Among The Trump Deranged
May 7, 2026
A commentary on modern political polarization, Trump-era discourse, and the growing divide between national ideological battles and everyday economic concerns.
Machiavelli and Management: The Great Man Theory of Corporate Success
May 6, 2026
A reflection on founders, managers, and innovation, exploring why transformative businesses are often built by individuals willing to ignore the conventional playbook.
Steel Comes Back—Beaver County Watches from the Bleachers
May 5, 2026
A reflective look at U.S. Steel’s tin mill restart in Indiana and why Beaver County, despite its history, remains on the sidelines of the industry’s resurgence.
The “Kill Switch”—It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
May 4, 2026
An opinion piece comparing 1970s seatbelt interlocks to modern “kill switch” proposals, questioning government reliance on technology to override driver judgment.
From The Deli Counter To Decline: When Being Nice Stops Being Good
May 1, 2026
An exploration of “false compassion” and “suicidal empathy,” examining how misplaced sympathy can erode moral clarity and accountability in modern society.