Monthly Archives: October 2007

Happy Dia de los Muertos!

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Smart Staff

OK, so I know I promised orb pictures for Halloween today, but after going through my photo files, I realize that I must have taken those three years ago — before I was organized with my pictures — and so … Continue reading →

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Parts of pregnancy I’d forgotten

Posted on October 29, 2007 by

1. What the inside of my belly button looks like. I can see now why I blocked that memory out. 2. Which parts of me I haven’t seen in quite some time because of my belly. Trust me, it ain’t … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Posted on October 29, 2007 by

Anybody else think it’s just odd to see Goofy — who is, of course, a dog — throwing a ball to play fetch with Pluto — who is, of course, a dog? Maybe I’m reading too much into it. But … Continue reading →

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Spook-tacular spots to visit

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Smart Staff

It’s the time of year when everyone wants to be scared. For wimps like me, the local haunted house is more than enough fright for one season. But those with a little more courage, time and money might want to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to York…

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Smart Staff

… but don’t come in! Jack Dyson of Spring Garden Township took this photograph heading west on East Market Street in York at his wife’s urging. “She loves the irony of the signs,” he wrote.

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Dear brain,

Posted on October 25, 2007 by

Dear brain, How are you? I apologize for contacting you in this form, but I feel like we really aren’t connected the way we used to be. And besides, unless I write this down, I don’t think you’ll remember it. … Continue reading →

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Trip to the Marine Corps Museum

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Smart Staff

The Hanover YMCA is sponsoring a bus trip to the National Marine Corps Museum in Virginia on Nov. 8th. The bus will leave the Value City Parking lot at 6:45 a.m. Participants will be on their own to tour the … Continue reading →

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Does Ellen read this blog?

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Smart Staff

So, Ellen DeGeneres is challenging her viewers to convince her to visit and broadcast live from their town. What’s she calling the program? Wish You Were Here. Hmmm. Sounds familiar… Anyway, here’s how it works. Viewers go online at http://ellen.aol.com … Continue reading →

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Mowing over their customers

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Smart Staff

Virginia Gibson of Fawn Township spotted this lawn mower on top of a country store in Fawn Grove earlier this month. Seen a funny/odd/unusual/witty sign? Send it to jvogelsong@ydr.com along with your name, the municipality you live in, and when … Continue reading →

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Visiting York’s sister cities

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Smart Staff

Larry Mitzel poses for a photo with a Smart car in Frankfurt, Germany, during a European trip in July. He and Norma Jean Mitzel, both of York Township, enjoyed an 18-day trip to Germany and France, during which they visited … Continue reading →

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