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Opinion

People of the Past II

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Here come more fascinating Lock Haven City notable “People of the Past:” ANNIE SNYDER Artist Annie Snyder (1852-1927) was a favorite olden-days character. She grew-up on a Salona farm and exhibited a talent for painting. She first experimented with red barn paint applied to stray boards. ...

Giving thanks for our oft-maligned Constitution and creed

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Thanksgiving invites us to pause and consider the gifts we often overlook. This year, at a moment of rising political unease and ideological confusion, I am especially grateful for one extraordinary inheritance: a nation and its creed brought into being by the Declaration of Independence and ...

Facing Christmas with an aching heart

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Dear Annie: Though I’m young, I often feel as if I’m living the life of someone much older. This past year, many brewing family crises collided between March and April. One relative passed away from a condition we all knew about, but the loss still hit hard. Around the same time, my ...

Some small, round tables are known as gueridons

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If you enjoy trivia, picking up obscure historical references is part of the fun of antiques. Most people probably haven’t heard of Gueridon, a character from 17th-century French farces. But if you’re a fan of antique furniture, you may be familiar with gueridon tables. Maybe you have one. ...

Holiday drama got you down? Take the tourist route

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A friend recently told me they were dreading the holidays. I get it. Holidays can be stressful. The idea of socializing with relatives you don’t see all the time or don’t always get along with can feel a bit daunting. Whether it’s because of political disagreements, a divorce or another ...