If you listen carefully to people today, you will often hear the same feeling expressed in different ways. “I feel stuck.” “I wish my life was different.” “I’m trying to find peace.” Some feel trapped by stress, guilt, addiction, anger, or broken relationships. Others feel ...

The recent glimpses of warm weather may have been a tease, but they were also a sign that winter is almost over. Every time we experience a warm, sunny day, we are reminded of two things: that soon, that will be the norm, and camping season is almost upon us. With that in mind, it’s time to ...

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, my inquisitive brain began to wonder: why are Americans like me, who carry Irish heritage in our bloodlines, so incredibly proud of our Irish roots? Surely it must be more than shamrocks, leprechauns, and a pint of Guinness. As I dug a bit deeper, a few ...

Getting older comes with its own challenges and rewards, especially as a reader. I have always been a big reader. It was never a problem for me to read a book a week, pretty much my whole life, but especially since I began working at Mifflin County Library. And for the most part, I ...

Your local Juniata County Library is planning an exciting mini-golf event, and we’d love for you to join us. April 17 and 18, we plan to set up an indoor mini-golf fundraiser throughout the library. The event will be held on two separate days. Friday, April 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This ...

Matthew 4:12-17 Baby Boomers will probably remember the name of the rock star Alice Cooper. If you think Alice Cooper is a “she,” you give your real age away. Alice Cooper was the first “shock -rock” act. He used to parade on stage with makeup and live snakes and simulate his own ...