I’m in withdrawal. The tee ball set and the miniature soccer balls are gathered on the porch. The new yellow swing hangs forlornly between the cherry trees. And I’m sitting on the patio wishing the air was still filled with yelps and giggles. They have gone and the silence is deafening. ...

I went to my first rodeo on July 28. I never thought it would be about the personalities. On July 27, I met a cowboy – a real Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association bareback rider. Krandall Conn, 21, of Michigan City, Ind., was a special guest at the sponsor dinner for the 42nd annual ...

I grew up in town — in Dunkirk to be exact. Going to the playground was my summer entertainment. As soon as my chores were done, I hopped on my bicycle and went to the playground. Yes, I enjoyed the equipment, but I also enjoyed the craft program. I made so many things at the playground. ...

Watching Representative Kathy Rapp chortling with glee over the prospect of banning abortions in Pennsylvania, I must speak up, and not for the first time on this issue. Ms. Rapp: if these measures go through, women will die, as they did before we saw the passage of Roe vs. Wade almost 50 years ...

Almost 50 years ago, I tried vegetable gardening. I was a new homeowner and reasoned, that’s what homeowners do – we grow crops, right? After years of apartment living, we were thrilled to finally have a mortgage, and literally put down roots. With great anticipation, I planted great ...

This is an open letter to Rep. Kathy Rapp: I’m writing to assert common ground, and also to seek to change your position on three issues: abortion, guns and the environment. I live in Philadelphia and my State Representative is Donna Bullock, but I’m writing to you, and sharing my letter ...