About this blog
We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Register for Susquehanna Sojourn
This year’s Susquehanna Sojourn from Harrisburg to Holtwood Dam on the Lower Susquehanna will take place from June 24 to 28. Sojourners in the floating classroom will stop in river towns including Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville to learn about Native … Continue reading
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Swine flu
U.S. health officials have declared a public health emergency because of the rapid spread of swine flu after an outbreak in Mexico. Some are encouraging people to avoid travel to Mexico because of it. Others say that’s not necessary. While … Continue reading
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Four Corners in the wrong spot
What? How could this be true? That was my reaction when I read this story about how the popular tourist spot, Four Corners, might be off from the true location of where Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico intersect. Now, … Continue reading
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Vanity plates part 18
Any ideas what this one is about? Or do you think they literally just really like rice?
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High-speed rail on fast track?
President Obama is pushing for high-speed rail to get moving in the United States. My feelings? It’s about freaking time. Most other industrialized nations have had high-speed rail systems for years. We’re way behind. The idea been tossed around and … Continue reading
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Movie or TV fan? Check out these tours.
West Manchester Township native and 1999 West York grad Meagan Hess is now in NYC working for On Location Tours, which offers daily tours of locations from TV and the movies. Next month, they’ll add a Gossip Girl tour to … Continue reading
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Pirates and cruises
While everyone loves a good pirate flick or pirate-themed party, the last thing you want during your pricey cruise vacation is for real, live pirates to show up. Ever since Somali pirates took an American freighter captain hostage off the … Continue reading
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Next stop, Cuba?
In case you haven’t heard, Obama is easing restrictions on family travel and remittances to Cuba by Cuban Americans. While some are critical of the President’s steps, others say a softening of relations — and possible lifting of the decades-old … Continue reading
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Happy spring
I haven”t gone off topic with any cute-kids posts in a while, so I figure it’s about time. Pictured below is my niece, Lily, in her Easter finest, in front of the magnolia tree in my back yard, which bloomed … Continue reading
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