Lessons in Leadership

I am excited to be home with a renewed sense of purpose, a broader perspective of the world, a bit more maturity and understanding of opposing viewpoints and a total commitment to be the most effective advocate possible for the people of Pennsylvania

The Hobbit's Tool Box

From Au Pair to Master’s Degree

Thrown into the Deep End of the (Forced) Pooling

When a lawmaker talks about being “pro-shale”, are they really “pro-shale leaseholder” or “pro-shale drilling company”?

Today's Tarot: Silence and Inaction

4 Tips For Adult Students To Save Up To $10,000

Thank You To Whoever Tried To Get Me Kicked Out of Harvard

There have been very few truly transformational moments in my life, and this one is near the top of the list.

Queen of Summer

I Completed My Degree for Me

Back To School

I recognize a change in approach is something I probably need. I have just as much passion as I did the day I was sworn into office, if not more. But passion without a positive, responsible approach can quickly lead you away from your priorities.

Apps to Amp Up Your 4th of July!

Sometimes We Are Paid To Think

I think making you bear the financial burden for transportation upgrades while others get the benefits without paying is a raw deal for the people of the 46th Legislative District.

Today's Tarot: Queen of Wands

State House Passes Much-Needed Update to Child Abuse Laws

Recent history has unfortunately demonstrated the need to strengthen Pennsylvania’s child abuse laws. These may be tough issues to confront, and there is clearly no perfect solution, but the cost of inaction is simply too high to ignore.

Today's Tarot - Four of Swords

Today's Tarot: Ten of Wands

What's up with the ballon?

Ten Random PA Policy Points

A few random Pennsylvania policy points to consider and debate

Fri Night

Why I Voted “NO” on the Tom Corbett State Budget

We don’t necessarily need to spend more money to make Pennsylvania a better place; we just need to adjust our priorities and values so we can spend it better.

5 Tips For Adults Writing A Personal Statement

Today's Tarot - Eight of Wands

Found at Your Library: (Neurological) Health Info

Your 2013 "State Budget Month" Preview

The state budget is just one of many "moving parts" in Harrisburg this month; others include the $2.5 billion transportation funding bill, liquor privatization and possibly pension reform.

Six-year-old Washington prodigy drummer dreams to share the stage with KISS

Adult Student Success Stories

Six-year-old drummer wows fans at Paisley concert

Brewer's Yeast: Not Just for Making Beer

How do you eat an elephant?

How do you eat an elephant and more tips from a marathon runner.

Today's Tarot - Ace of Cups

Thought for today inspired by the ace of cups tarot card

Classic Rockers – Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent will rock First Niagara

Rev up your vocal chords classic rock fans – Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent are back at the First Niagara Pavilion Sunday, May 19 and ready to rock and roll.

In the cards - The Queen of Hearts

Cartomancy with the Queen of Heart

Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at Canon-McMillan Staples

New Teacher Rewards Program for Canon-McMillan Educators Launches May 15

Today's Tarot - Four of Wands

Thought for today inspired by the four of wands tarot card

Local author debuts new Jack the Ripper Romance Novel

Local author, Carla Anderton shares her love of Jack the Ripper in her newly published book, "The Heart is Absent."

Today's Tarot - 7 of Coins

Thought for the day inspired by the seven of coins

Reverse-Engineering James Baxter the Horse

Weirdness is Adventure Time's stock-in-trade. Take, for example, a dog that can expand in size and reshape himself any way he wants; or the fact that the dog's biological brother is a human.

'Come on Down' to 'The Price is Right Live!'

"Come on Down!" to see "The Price is Right Live!" at the Benedum Center May 9.

The Greatest Show on Earth

Watch local teens shine - come to the library for a performance of the True Story of the Three Little Pigs!

In the Cards - Five of Spades

Thought for the day inspired by the 5 of Spades in a daily meditation style 'cartomancy' reading