By Nancy Moffett If you’re not an experienced homeowner or are new to the area, it can be a daunting task to find a reliable, honest and skilled contractor. What are the best ways to sort out the good from the not-so-good and avoid the bad altogether? According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the home repair industry was the most-inquired-about industry in 2012 and ha... »
By Ann Wlazelek It starts with a beat, as simple as rum-pum-pum-pum. It escalates as dozens of drummers, seated in a circle, pick up the rhythm and beat it over and over again. The sound builds. The rhythm resonates. Before they know it, participants move to the music, mesmerized, transcended. “There’s a space in time where everybody gets together,” coordinator Moe Jeran... »
By Frederick Jerant Fireworks on the Fourth of July! That American tradition is nearly as old as the country itself. On July 3, 1776, John Adams, wrote “The day will be most memorable in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade… bonfires... »
By Andy Cook Ah, summer… the perfect time of year for top-down driving. If you looking for an adventure, feeling a bit blue because things haven’t been going your way, or if your job is driving you to distraction, hop into a convertible for some open air driving… it may be just what you need. Being a convertible owner myself for the last 20 years, I can tell you one thing ... »
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James, writer Dear Readers, I’m sure Henry James was not a young pupil when he uttered that saying, but I know as a child anticipating summer vacation, I would have completely agreed with his words. My summertime fun in the sun bega... »
By Angela Bristow Looking to do something different this summer? Why not get into the spirit of the season by visiting a local outdoor farmers’ market? Or get out in the fresh air and score a bargain at an area flea market? Small-town farmers’ markets are popping up all over the area. The Lehigh Valley even has bragging rights to being the home of the oldest outdoor farmer... »
