Over a year ago, one of my sons gifted me a pair of bright yellow–handled scissors. Nothing fancy. But like any good tool that finds its way into a gadget–lover’s heart, these scissors earned a permanent spot on my desk. I use them every day. They’re just the right size, with a comfortable grip and one finely serrated blade—perfect for grabbing and cutting materials that might … [Read more...] about Can Your Scissors Walk on Water?
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Facebook Cloning
That's Facebook cloning. Your account hasn't been hacked, and there's usually no need to immediately change your password. Facebook cloning, also known as Facebook identity theft or Facebook profile cloning, is when someone creates a fake Facebook account that looks identical to an existing user's account, often with the same name and profile picture. The purpose of this is … [Read more...] about Facebook Cloning
Happy Earth Day!
I took this photo on the very first Earth Day, 52 years ago today, when I was a senior at Pennridge High School in 1970. It was taken from one of Carson's cargo helicopters; Carson Helicopters is based in Hilltown Township (Perkasie, PA address) since 1958. Their helicopters have provided various services around the world to this day. Interesting side note: they manufacture the … [Read more...] about Happy Earth Day!
Can I Type Faster Than You?
One of my favorite classes in high school was typing class. I took it two years; the first year was on manual typewriters. The second year was on electric typewriters — IBM Selectrics — which were introduced by IBM in the early 1960s. Typing was a soothing, almost cathartic exercise for me, and, best of all, there was never any homework! You couldn’t take the typewriters home … [Read more...] about Can I Type Faster Than You?
White Privilege
Guest Post by Alan Miller This guest post was written by a friend and former pastor of mine, Alan Miller. Alan is currently serving as the Team Leader for the Anti-Racism Team at Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster, PA. It was originally published here. White Privilege??? Some of us cringe at the phrase white privilege. When we think of privilege we think of the … [Read more...] about White Privilege
It’s Not Too Late for Early Voting in Pennsylvania!
Have you voted yet? Pennsylvanians no longer have to wait until Election Day to cast their vote in this presidential election year. That’s especially good news considering the pandemic when you might want to avoid long lines and the possibility of poor social distancing at your polling place on Election Day. But there’s a catch: you must request a mail-in ballot by October … [Read more...] about It’s Not Too Late for Early Voting in Pennsylvania!