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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Optimism
When I was walking my dog today, I had a revelation: I take things for granted. Now, I’m sure a lot of us do, but something about today made me realize just how lucky I am. I have a roof … Continue reading
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CD10
‘Aeroplane Over the Sea’ haunting, beautiful When asked what my favorite album of all time is, my answer would have to be Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.” Released in 1998, this was Neutral Milk Hotel’s second … Continue reading
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A Litany for September
Seeing children return to school Seeing parents pulling on sweaters at soccer games Seeing pools with winter covers Seeing trees morphing from green to red Seeing the sky grow dark at six Seeing the summer clothes going on sale Seeing … Continue reading
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DreamWrights
DreamWrights is truly a wonderful place. For those of you that haven’t heard, it’s a local theatre on Carlisle Rd. I am currently involved in my, well, it’s not my first show! (Sorry, I stop when I have to go … Continue reading
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Chipotle opens in York
A “Chipotle” restaurant just opened in York. The Mexican food restaurant has a variety of great food that almost anyone would enjoy. I have had burritos from the restaurant twice and they were the best I have ever eaten. The … Continue reading
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Facts Part Two
Did you know, Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic player to serve on the Players Association Board and to reach 3,000 hits? He was the first Hispanic to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Did you know, Desi … Continue reading
Hispanic Heritage Month: Facts Part One
-64 percent of Hispanic-origin people in the U.S. are of Mexican background. -Nine percent of Hispanic-origin people in the U.S. are of Puerto Rican background. -In 2050, Hispanics will make up 29 percent of the U.S. population. Hispanics are the … Continue reading
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Hispanic Heritage Month
According to the U.S. Census Bureau Hispanics or Latinos are people who classified themselves in one of the specific Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino categories. These categories include; “Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano,” “Puerto Rican”, “Cuban”, and “other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino.” In September of … Continue reading
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Sondre’s Best Yet.
Sondre Lerche. I’m not sure how many people have heard of him but his most recent album, Heartbeat Radio, is fantastic. Its always a wonderful day when you listen to the music of an artist you already know you love. … Continue reading
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“Golly”, the fair was annoying this year!
The York Fair is back and Barney Fife has come with it. Deputy Fife walks around and interacts with the people of the fair. He is very inconspicuous and quiet. However, his friend and fellow deputy, Gomer Pyle, is the … Continue reading
