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Lunch with Mimi: Phil Jones
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Since October 2014, Phil Jones has been the executive director of House of Care, but his involvement with the nonprofit organization actually began in 2010 when he served as an administrator and director. House of Care is a five-bedroom nonprofit personal-care home in State College dedicated to serving those with extremely low income, little-to-no family…
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Lunch with Mimi: Erin Tench
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In May, Erin Tench was hired as the new executive director for the Pennsylvania Pink Zone, taking over for Miriam Powell. The Pennsylvania Pink Zone and Penn State Lady Lion Basketball are a unified force in the fight against breast cancer — on the court and off the court. Pink Zone promotes cancer awareness and…
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Lunch with Mimi: Anthony Leach
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Transcribed by Elizabeth Anna Edkin A pianist, organist, singer, and composer, Anthony Leach came to Penn State in 1991 to work on his PhD in music education. Shortly after his arrival, he founded Essence of Joy, which has become renowned locally and across the country (and even internationally) and has since expanded to include Essence…
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On Tap: Hot Weather Prescription: Take a Little Pils!
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The Dog Days of summer find many of us reaching for a lighter-bodied beer — one that’s refreshing and easy to drink, perhaps with a little less alcohol than our usual tipple, much like the lighter fare we might choose to enjoy during summertime meals. If that’s the case with your hot-weather drinking habits,…
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From the Vine: The Right Stuff about Riesling
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What do you know about Riesling? If someone asked you, “What is Riesling?”, how many of you would say, “It’s a sweet white wine from Germany”? While it’s true that Germany produces 60 percent of the world’s Riesling, the grape also is grown all over the world — Canada, Alsace (France), upstate New York,…
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Q&A with Pat McCool, director of the Bellefonte Cruise
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The Bellefonte Cruise, traditionally held Father’s Day weekend, has been a beloved Bellefonte custom for more than 25 years. Since it began in 1988, the Bellefonte Cruise has continued to grow. Director Pat McCool is celebrating 10 years on the Bellefonte Cruise committee, and he talked about what visitors can expect at the 28th…
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Living Well: The Power of Decluttering Your Life
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How we keep our physical space says a great deal about how we handle and process our emotions. Just the simple act of taking some time to organize our space every day can lead to more energy, greater productivity during the day, clearer direct communication, and more opportunities for success. The fact is when we…
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About Town: Memories of the Centennial
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When I was a kid, Friedman Park — formerly Central Parklet — was a schoolhouse playground. It was downhill from the l897 Frazier Street School (“Fraser” Street used to be “Frazier”). Entering as a kindergartener, I received my first right-left lesson from Miss Boyd, who eyed then reversed my galoshes. Grades went to fourth then.…
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Living Well: Dealing with Difficult People
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We have all had the experience of dealing with difficult people. Whether it’s a parent, colleague, spouse, or friend, having to interact with a difficult person can be extremely challenging and exhausting. Having a strategy to deal with these types of people is the key to keeping yourself healthy as well as keeping your energy…
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Living Well: The Transforming Power of Love
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A few weeks ago, a friend sent me a YouTube video of a 3-year-old girl standing on her bathroom sink first thing in the morning. She was shouting out with enthusiasm all of the things she loved. In a confident, clear voice she was saying, “I love my house, I love my toys, I love…