Arts fest adds books to the mix

Those attending this year’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will be treated to more than just live music and pretty paintings.

BookFest PA will take place on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Schlow Centre Region...

Benjamin A. Saggese, Painter

 “When I paint, I hope my work provokes an immediate reaction, as well as thoughts and contemplations that, with repeated viewings, will transcend the viewer’s sensibility. Once I come up with an idea for a painting, I think...

Laughing in Flowers

You can spot it from halfway down the street. Brilliant, golden sunflowers mix with maroon cockscomb and zinnias while interesting grasses and unusual leafy greens mingle among the riots of color. As the proud owner smiles,...

July Goods

Freshen UpWhether you’re planning a hike or a day at the beach, La Fresh has the perfect collection of travel wipes for the occasion. Outdoor packs include sunscreen and insect repellent wipes, while customized sets for men and...

At Home Among the Trees

Playing holes five, six, seven and eight at Toftrees Golf Resort in the early morning hours can be a serene and calming experience. You are likely to see hawks swooping across the fairways, or a fox or deer settling down....

Liquid Lessons

Oh, those long, hot, humid days of summer—better known as the “dog days”—seem to have been upon us since early spring this year. With the drying heat firmly footed in our gardens, it is most important to remember to water plants...

Blessings of the Beach

By the middle of this month, I will be settled in a beach chair on Assateague Island in Maryland while the girls in my Girl Scout troop play at the water’s edge and keep an eye out for the wild ponies that live there. While I’m...