Jay Paterno
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The Joy of All-Day Cooking
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No matter how fast-paced life becomes, there are some things in life that should never be rushed, things that take longer, things that take a full commitment. That extends to certain types of food that cannot be rushed. There is something different about making food that takes all day. There’s something different about slow food…
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The Two Hottest Offseason Penn State Football Topics
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The usual summer fan debates for Penn State football are largely settled. The starting quarterback and running backs are decided and the offensive line is in good shape. The defense appears to be loaded, and the team is universally seen as a title contender. In good times, people will still find something to argue about,…
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Paterno: One Man’s Heaven
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A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of a dish of Peachy Paterno ice cream from the Creamery and mentioned that it was a taste of heaven here on earth. Heaven… Recognition of the advancing years on a long walk got me thinking about what heaven would be like. There is an assumption (no…
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Finding Meaning and Joy in Walks Through Back Alleys
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I walk a lot. Walking is a time to ignore tech or have a mental conversation with yourself or even to get some time with no distractions. As I walk, my mind wanders and sometimes it results in a column that covers a lot of ground….this is one of those columns. When you walk the…
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A New Summit in Hockey Valley
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There is a lot of buzz in Hockey Valley surrounding Penn State men’s ice hockey and the commitment this week of Gavin McKenna. To put it in perspective for non-hockey people, this would be like signing Kobe Bryant or LeBron James out of high school. True hockey people see talents in McKenna that are well…
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It’s Time for a College Sports Constitutional Convention
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Amos Alonzo Stagg was one of THE established coaches in major college football at the University of Chicago. That university was one of the powerhouse programs in the Western Conference, which became the Big Ten. In 1927 he published the book “Touchdown” covering the history and challenges of major college football at the time. Almost…
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Paterno: What ‘America First’ Really Looks Like
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Your flag flyin’ over the courthouseMeans certain things are set in stoneWho we are, what we’ll do, and what we won’t –Bruce Springsteen, “Long Walk Home” In a time when we hear “America First!” or “Make America Great Again!” as a mantra, the question goes to the lyrics above. For a long time, certain things were…
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Today’s Challenges vs. Tomorrow’s Dreams: A Call for Defiant Optimism
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On July 2, 1862 this nation was at war for its very existence. The Union Army was retreating from a campaign to capture Richmond. Victory was far from certain. On that day, the United States Congress and President Lincoln had their eyes on a future clouded by massive uncertainty. Lincoln signed into law The Morrill…
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Pope Francis: It Was Never About Him
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“There is one sin I have come to fear above all others: certainty. Certainty is the great enemy of unity. Certainty is the deadly enemy of tolerance.” – From the movie “Conclave.” In the death of Pope Francis it has been incredible watching the outpouring of love and respect for him. But what has been equally…
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Open Bigotry on Display Today a Product of Weak-Minded People Given Permission to Act on Hatred
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Monday night on X (formerly Twitter) a guy posted a video showing a packed cruise ship pool deck filled with an overwhelmingly Black crowd dancing and having a good time. His caption/question was “Name something you’d rather do than take a vacation on this cruise ship.” Now maybe his question was about the fact that…