The Great Photography Scam
A father’s passion for photography blurred the lines between art and escape, revealing the intricate dance between observation and participation in life.
Opinion
When Beaver County Got Behind the Wheel
How automobiles transformed Beaver County, from its first 22 cars and early dealers to the decline of trolleys and rise of postwar car culture.
The Jury List and the Voter Roll
Scott Presler compares Pennsylvania jury disqualification records with voter rolls to investigate possible non-citizen registrations and voting.
About That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Empathy matters, but compassion without consequences can mislead. Grandpa Jim explores why wisdom must ask what happens next.
Old Economy, New Lessons: Why Socialism Keeps Getting a Second Chance
Why socialism keeps returning, what history reveals about central planning, and how markets, social democracy, and communal experiments compare.
The Price We Pay for Hating Men
An argument against judging men or women as categories, exploring contempt, bias, relationships, and the social cost of replacing individuality with ideology.
Learning to Hear the Music Beneath the Noise
A thoughtful review of Henri Nouwen’s Discernment, exploring attention, silence, identity, and learning to recognize God’s voice in ordinary life.
Mick Jagger Still Can’t Get No Satisfaction, But You Just Might
A park-bench reflection on finding satisfaction in good sleep, faithful friends, financial peace, daily walks, kindness, and ordinary life.
When Your Drinking Water Starts Tasting Like the Bottom of a Canoe
Beaver County residents confront unpleasant-tasting tap water, treatment changes, filtration options, and the value of keeping a reliable drinking-water backup.
The Population Obsession
A reflection on why Beaver County and Western Pennsylvania should prioritize prosperity, quality of life, and resilience over population growth alone.
The Great Photography Scam
A father’s passion for photography blurred the lines between art and escape, revealing the intricate dance between observation and participation in life.
When Beaver County Got Behind the Wheel
How automobiles transformed Beaver County, from its first 22 cars and early dealers to the decline of trolleys and rise of postwar car culture.
The Jury List and the Voter Roll
Scott Presler compares Pennsylvania jury disqualification records with voter rolls to investigate possible non-citizen registrations and voting.
About That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Empathy matters, but compassion without consequences can mislead. Grandpa Jim explores why wisdom must ask what happens next.
Old Economy, New Lessons: Why Socialism Keeps Getting a Second Chance
Why socialism keeps returning, what history reveals about central planning, and how markets, social democracy, and communal experiments compare.
The Price We Pay for Hating Men
An argument against judging men or women as categories, exploring contempt, bias, relationships, and the social cost of replacing individuality with ideology.
Learning to Hear the Music Beneath the Noise
A thoughtful review of Henri Nouwen’s Discernment, exploring attention, silence, identity, and learning to recognize God’s voice in ordinary life.
Mick Jagger Still Can’t Get No Satisfaction, But You Just Might
A park-bench reflection on finding satisfaction in good sleep, faithful friends, financial peace, daily walks, kindness, and ordinary life.
When Your Drinking Water Starts Tasting Like the Bottom of a Canoe
Beaver County residents confront unpleasant-tasting tap water, treatment changes, filtration options, and the value of keeping a reliable drinking-water backup.
The Population Obsession
A reflection on why Beaver County and Western Pennsylvania should prioritize prosperity, quality of life, and resilience over population growth alone.