A reporter spent the day at day at a North Carolina Little League Baseball field during the playoffs. She spoke with parents and coaches, asking how they keep up with the “hive of activity” the tournaments cause, writing about it in an article, “Little League baseball playoffs are a family affair.” One team, along
I first met Jerry Zeidler while on assignment for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. At the time, he was a Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation officer, and I visited his office for background on an article. We chatted and became friends, not only because of his helpful advice but because he was a fellow writer and an award-winning professional
The WVIA Original Documentary Film, "Little League: A History" (premiered June 9, 2014, on WVIA-TV) chronicles and celebrates Little League's 75-year contribution to American culture and to the quality of life for millions more around the world today. More than 2 million young people play some form of Little League baseball or softball. Hundreds
Our first introduction to Little Buffalo was the Blue Balls Tavern across the street. Wonder how many photos have been taken of that sign?
I've been spending a bit of time on the Internet, reading websites, and watching videos that feature Narrowboats. In fact, you might say I'm obsessed with these cunning boats. Historic working narrow boats on the Macclesfield Canal in Cheshire, England. The leading boat, Forget Me Not is hauling the un-powered butty Lilith. This
Here in the Highlands of Pennsylvania, we've been blanketed with snow and freezing temperatures. The snow is more than two feet deep and has been for weeks. We're thinking of Spring and the end of this blasted winter. Next week, we expect warming breezes of 40 degrees and more. That means most of the snow
Cold Hands, Warm Heart "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" is a myth that scientists have busted. According to the U.K. Telegraph, "The old adage that cold hands often conceal a warm heart has been dispelled by scientists, after they found how physically warm you are has a direct correlation to how nice you are
Play Ball Videos: What People Love about the World Series What do visitors at the 2013 Little League Baseball World Series enjoy most about the event? If you think "Baseball" is their favorite thing about the World Series, think again. Have you read Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball? We’d love
Play Ball Videos: Eliska Stejskalova Eliska Stejskalova of the Czech Republic, played at the 2013 Little League Baseball World Series. She is only the 16th girl to play in the series since girls were allowed to play Little League in 1974. Have you read Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball? We’d love to
Not that we break the rules (wink), but many campgrounds and parks do not allow alcoholic beverages. When they do, we prefer to bring along a chilled box of wine. Well, minus the box. We're so pleased that Vintners have made great strides in packaging wine in vinyl bags and wrapping them in cardboard boxes. These
Have you read Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us with your suggestions or questions. This year, Little League Baseball® observes its diamond anniversary, and fans are celebrating with an updated book, Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball and a one-hour, original documentary film, Little League: A
In 1942, after America entered World War II, its citizens were asked to sacrifice much for the war effort. Gasoline, sugar, butter and silk were rationed and entire communities rallied behind scrap and tire drives. One community, however, sacrificed much more: The entire village of Alvira walked from their homes and farms in the
Williamsport: The Grit Photograph Collection (Van Auken, Robin and Louis E. Hunsinger, Jr., Arcadia, 2004) This book is a look through 100 years of Grit newspaper history. Dietrick Lamade, a German immigrant and self-made man who settled in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, published Grit a Sunday-morning staple and America’s favorite family newspaper. The first year of Grit
We stopped at Cabela's and browsed through its camping department, looking for useful items. This Gsi Sports Javapress was very impressive, especially because it came in two sizes -- wussy (30 oz) and normal (50 oz). We liked it so much, we brought it out of the camper and use it in the house. Regular coffee
