After taking his good-natured ribbing, Dad obliged my request and humored me. Posing as my fly fishing model, I got as many photographs as my cold feet could handle. The creek is always brisk even on the warmest days, yet on this cool early Summer morning the temperature seemed extraordinarily chilly. After arriving home and…
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“The Revolving Story” — The Purr-fect Choice
I’ve spent nearly a quarter of my adult life selling fine furniture. Working with “real” people, I strive to help my clients enrich their indoor living spaces. “Everyone has a story”, is a familiar refrain. I will share one — “The Revolving Story”. Focusing on an older couple with their family rearing responsibilities behind…
“Pearlie Mae’s Revelation”
Rural Western Maryland was the birthplace of my Grandma. As a teenager she and her family moved to Philadelphia, Pa. Dancing and making new friends became her passions. Hard times ever present, she found a job at a laundry. Money scarce, she taught herself how to sew the fine clothing she admired in the fancy Downtown…
“It’s Never Too Muddy” — Dear Friends
It was September 2007 in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The 10-day Eastern Primitive Rendezvous was being held at Muddy Run State Park. The opportunity to reconnect with old friends at this 18th Century-inspired encampment set the stage for my first date with Troy. With thousands of participants coming from many states, I wondered what the…
“Old Swords” – 30 Year Reunion
The year was 1813. I vividly remember the recruiting sergeant regaling us with soldier stories extolling the virtues of soldiering. The descriptions of enchanted lands and the thrill of military victories were powerful indeed. All of these stories proved to be true, although most of these were only experienced in fleeting moments. The long fatiguing…
“Knee High to the Grasshoppers” – A Child’s View
Have you ever wondered what a young child sees as they wander through a garden? As we know their eyes and ears are closer to the ground, perhaps they sense things we old folks can’t. I believe the natural world awakens their powers of perception and is an integral component in their development. When I was “Knee High to the…
“The Looking Glass” – Self Portrait
No one at the sale wanted the old mirror. Some said it wouldn’t go with their modern decor, yet for me it was perfect — I had an idea . . . . Every time I gazed into the mirror’s surface, my thoughts would drift to an earlier time — I sorta became mesmerized. I…
“Jonathan Parker” – A Tribute
During the 8 1/2 years I worked at Valley Forge National Historical Park, I was occasionally asked if any of my ancestry served in the Continental Army. My answer was always the same – I don’t know and I’ve never looked into the matter. After I left the Park Service, a relative of mine did…
“Mending Fences” – Portrait of a Soldier
My great uncle was a soldier in the First World War. As a youngster, I remember visiting with him and his family. The farm where he lived was close to my grandparents’ farm. Serving in the Army Corps of Engineers, he saw most of his service in France. A native Lancaster County Pennsylvanian, his youthful…
“You’re My Bride” – Portrait of Troy’s Parents
This painting of Troy’s parents stirs deep powerful emotions within me. It’s hard to choose the right words to describe the circumstances behind it. As I was working on it, I shared my thoughts with several associates of mine. In each instance, the tears started flowing and they said to me, “When you finish this…
