Monthly Archives: May 2009

Hubby’s Two Cents on Yard Sales and Books

Posted on May 31, 2009 by chris otto

Note from Joan: As I mentioned earlier, I’m trying to get some guest-bloggers to offer their perspectives on York County. Today’s post comes from my absolute favorite person in the county… Hubby! He went yard-sale shopping with me yesterday, and … Continue reading →

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The best way to spend a spring Saturday

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Joan

You probably know by now that I love yard sales, and of course I recognize that it’s almost a must-do on spring and summer weekends in York County. So this morning, we loaded the whole family into the car and … Continue reading →

Posted in Central/Eastern, Things to do | 1 Comment

Something new: A poll!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joan

Thanks to the good example set by Pat over at The Southpaw, I’ve figured out how to use polls on the ol’ blog. If you don’t vote, though, I’ll feel silly. So please vote! Today’s poll is in honor of … Continue reading →

Posted in Around town, Dallastown/Red Lion, Dover/West York, Things we eat | 4 Comments

Well, that’s depressing

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Joan

Went to the library on Wednesday night and, among other good books I checked out, I picked up a copy of the book pictured here – “Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan,” which should be subtitled “What, almost nothing in savings? … Continue reading →

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New friends

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Joan

Another pop quiz! Can you guess where I was in York County today, that I came upon this nice family? I’ll give you a hint, though you probably won’t need it – We had a nice lunch and did a … Continue reading →

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Support your local library

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Joan

These library books show just a few of the things the library can help you do – beat debt, kill clutter, get in shape, and more. Those of you who’ve followed my blog since its start know that I’m usually … Continue reading →

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A most fetching post

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Joan

Here’s one that Hubby pointed out to me while we were away for our anniversary last Wednesday and Thursday. (Photos from our trip to come; we saw some really gorgeous parts of the state!) Anyway, he said, “You know, when … Continue reading →

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Congratulations are in order!

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Joan

You won’t see me or the family out and about in York County today, but for VERY good reason. My sister Carol is getting married today in New Jersey. I couldn’t be happier for her and her (well, at this … Continue reading →

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Pop quiz answer: Now with an extra winner!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Joan

Or, if you prefer, an “extry” winner, because extry – pronounced ex-tree – is the answer to my pop quiz from Thursday about how “extra” might be pronounced in York County and other rural areas. Joe put up a valiant … Continue reading →

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One year in York

Posted on May 22, 2009 by matt kinnear

Note from Joan: I asked one of the coolest people I know in the newsroom, Matt Kinnear – one of our assistant sports editors – to guest-blog for me today. Hopefully, this will be the first in a series of … Continue reading →

Posted in Around town, York City/Suburban | 3 Comments