Big thanks to Brian @ the Johnstown Cafe for reminding me that Sam’s Run runs through the backyard of my life. Llaurels also go to my big brother, the ‘other’ Balko, who taught me more than a few things, not least of which were the ways around Belmont Hill and the paths to Sam’s Run and Buttermilk Falls. [Read more →]
Just in time for Halloween, and in reference to my recent Grandview post, there stands, in the Lancaster Cemetery (at the intersection of Lemon and Lime in Lancaster, PA) above the grave of one Augusta Harriet Bitner, a statue referred to by the locals as “The Lady in White.” The story is told that on New Year’s Eve, while in preparation for her wedding the following day, [Read more →]
This one’s inspired by, and posted for my friend Karen, whose check is in the mail. I happened to also stumble upon a shot I’ve included for my friend Dave who reminded me a while back that we all live in, indeed, a small world. [Read more →]