What is it about vinyl that makes it so sacred? Maybe it’s seeing the album artwork in such a large format, compared to a CD or an image on my computer. A vinyl record is tangible, you can hold it and stare at it, and examine it. Digital files disappear into the air. Listening to vinyl is a r
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11/20/2014
Want to have some great laughs, or share one of your most embarrassing moments? Kathleen Daniels is sponsoring the November ActiveRain Contest - I Cannot Believe I Just Did THAT! Stop by Kathleen Daniels' post to have a barrel of laughs. This is one of my more embarrassing moments: It wasn
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11/17/2014
On some days there are more Buyers than other days. Top selling seasons differ in various areas of the country, and the climate has a lot to do with it. For instance, late spring through early fall are the major listing seasons in many areas, particularly in south central Pennsylvania. Houses
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11/14/2014
Buyers should know up front, as real estate professionals, it is our job to assist them in finding a home they would be most happy in, not to decide if a particular neighborhood is a “good fit.” Before purchasing a home, if there is any question in your mind about the neighborhood, it might b
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11/07/2014
On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Veterans Day, more than 24,000 businesses and restaurants will once again offer free meals and discounts as their way of saying thank you to veterans who have served or continue to serve our country. In order for veterans to take advantage of these Veterans Day 2014
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11/05/2014
Let’s always remember to salute our service members and veterans, but especially in the coming week. Veterans Day, November 11th, is a very important holiday and it’s unfortunate too many Americans just don’t get. They don't get it in a couple of ways – they don’t get the “importance of the day”
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11/05/2014
If you have any exterior honey-do projects, whatever they may be, now is the time to tackle those projects, before the snow begins falling. Cold, snow, and rain can do a number to a home, so you don’t want to overlook winter maintenance. Cover the outside AC unit with a tarp or plastic sheeting a
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11/03/2014
The end of October is the usual time when frost kills our tender plants. Some parts of central Pennsylvania already have had a light frost, so it looks like it’s the end of our growing season. It’s with great sadness Cede (the dog) and I picked the last tomatoes, tomatillos, spaghetti squash,
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10/30/2014
Finally I feel more at peace. This past month has been very difficult and stressful mentally. Friday afternoon, as we were leaving home to attend a “dreaded” meeting my husband and I spotted a highly unusual visitor in our neighborhood, right on our front porch - - this praying mantis. We both
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10/25/2014
The 27th Annual Taste of Central Pennsylvania fundraiser for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will be held tomorrow, Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the Atrium in Strawberry Square, Downtown Harrisburg. For this fundraiser, patrons sample signature menu items from nearly 50 area food and beverage
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10/25/2014
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