by Kathryn M. D’Imperio When most of us were kids, computers and the Internet were still in their infancy compared to today. Most people didn’t even have a cell phone until the early 2000’s – well after college for many. Today’s kids are growing up with smartphones, tablets, and a never-ending supply of apps and websites to keep life more interesting and convenient. Smartp... »
by Kathryn M. (Van Druff) D’Imperio It’s an amazing feeling when you love someone so much that you can’t possibly imagine loving anyone – even them – more than you already do. You have so much love, your heart is just about bursting at the seams, happiness abounds each day, and you want to spend every waking moment with this one single person. Then suddenly you have ... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Some people have an eye for design while others may not know where to start. And then, there are the professionals who can turn any living space into a masterpiece, working with colors, textures, patterns and styles to create sensorial perfection in every room. If design is not your forte, these experts make it easy to convert an average room into s... »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark An American soldier in Afghanistan carries a book he’s reading – and another, for younger eyes, to give to a small child. A mother in Allentown, who can barely afford food, accepts a book to read to her pre-school child. Another holds a new board book she promises to read to her baby. A patient in a hospital chooses a book from a special red librar... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio April is Autism Awareness month, reminding us to do what we can to support those affected by autism. Autism Speaks is the leading autism science and advocacy organization that focuses on funding research to learn more about the causes, prevention and treatments for autism. The organization also works to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders w... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio When you think of summer camps, do you still envision the lakeside cabins separated into boys’ camp and girls’ camp locations? Summer camps aren’t just a thing of the past. While things may be a bit different than these camps of days gone by, today’s choices typically range from sports camps to arts and music camps and other kinds of educational cam... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Rather than thinking of rain as gloomy and dreary, remember all the redeeming qualities of those little droplets as they fall from the sky. Just the right amount of sunlight can add some sparkle, and a good spring rain helps the crops and flowers grow all around us. And, it gives us a chance to show off our rainy day duds! Rainy day fashion and beau... »
University theatre programs cater to vision and hearing impaired guests By Kathryn D’Imperio Watching a movie or seeing a play can be great fun for the whole family, but imagine if you were unable to actually see or hear what’s happening? The entire experience changes, although reactions from others who are watching may give away some clues, or simply raise further ... »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark Rescuing a horse from slaughter and finding a good home for the animal is actually what she lives for. It’s also a happy ending, although a bit different, from a wish she had as a child – a pony. Now Laurie Wuchter and her husband, Dan, who shares an enduring passion for horses and ponies, own Chincoteague ponies named Apple Jack and Brownie, and a... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Do all your previous Valentine’s Day dates start to run together in your head? If you are looking for something new and different to try this year with your sweetheart, you may not have to look very far. Consider having your own sweet and romantic Valentine’s Day celebration in the comforts of your own home. You can go all out or keep things relaxed... »
