By Kathryn M. D’Imperio When we were little, our mom would make us all line up in the hallway on Christmas day so she could video tape us running into the living room to find our piles of presents. Looking back, it is kind of embarrassing. Still, the memories make us smile. Sneaking a few Christmas cookies for breakfast was not uncommon. And for Thanksgiving, we would all ... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio If you feel split on the decision of a real tree versus a fake tree for Christmas, you are not alone. Each type of Christmas tree comes with its own set of plusses and minuses, and each family may see these pros and cons differently from the next. Things that matter to one family may be irrelevant to another, making the great Christmas tree debate a... »
By Angela Bristow Three local authors have recently published books on subjects as varied as Bucks County, Washington’s slave William Lee, and the healing power of friendship. The book: Bucks County Pennsylvania, ISBN 978-0-7643-4025-3, Schiffer Publishing Ltd. The author: Kathryn Finegan Clark The sellers: Independent and online booksellers or schifferbooks.com The story:... »
Dear Readers, It seems like just yesterday I was planting my herb garden and putting out the patio furniture. And while the days are still warm enough to enjoy a round of golf or sneak in an afternoon at the pool, I find myself longing to open the windows and dig out the cozy sweatshirt I discarded in March. Candidly, I’m tired of watering the geraniums. Whether you’re c... »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark The first day of school looms large in a child’s life – hyper-discussed, anticipated and sometimes feared by the little one. Sending a child off to school is one of the toughest – albeit joyous – happenings in a mother’s life. A lump the size of a small pumpkin lodged in my throat the first time I watched our daughter climb aboard the big yellow sc... »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark Spring drops her magic mantle and the Lehigh Valley comes alive. Blossoms escape soil frozen stiff only days earlier, and grass turns green, overwhelming the dull browns of winter. And as each day grows minutes longer, with sunshine conquering April showers, the arrival of Easter brings its rich traditions to church and home and marketplace, where ... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Try to imagine your life without cable television. Now envision a day without telephone or Internet. It’s a dramatic change from the interactive, fully connected lives most of us live. These modern conveniences comprise the three primary service offerings by the Lehigh Valley’s only locally owned and operated cable communications company, Service El... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio There’s just something different about shopping at a local, family-owned business. When compared to chain stores, family-run stores offer a special level of personality and service to their customers: they make their guests feel at home from the moment they walk through the door. The same is true for locally owned family furniture store, Royal Furni... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Don’t be surprised if you start to see more small businesses popping up in the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh University’s Dexter F. Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation offers students, faculty, and alumni guidance in recognizing their ideas and seeing them through to fruition as successful enterprises, whether for-profit, non-pro... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio An after-school job provides more than just a weekly paycheck for your high school student. You can look forward to a child who learns greater responsibility and discipline, courtesy and social skills, and of course, a chance of scoring an even better job next time around. Helping your high school student find and secure an after-school job can be a... »
