Last week this column had words of praise for ConnellsvilleÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Rose Brady and the women of the cityÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ World War II canteen. As a demonstration of patriotism and service to country, the Connellsville Canteen is hard to beat.The war years – 1941 to 1945 – were unique, in that Americans ...
On this Fourth of July week, my pick for Hero of the Republic is the indefatigable Rose Brady and the women of the Connellsville Canteen. Their service during World War II remains a shining example of patriotism, perseverance and good old-fashioned pluck.Working out of an abandoned foundry ...
Ah, summer. Long time arriving, you’re over all too quickly.Summer, in brief, is ritual, which suits me just fine, since I’m a creature of habit anyway. (Proof: I’ve eaten the same breakfast for years now. I watch three or four episodes of Seinfeld nearly every day. I sit in the same ...