An Army colonel from Texas gave us the Burlington-Bristol Bridge. Every time Peter Fritz passes a certain Riverside cottage on Delaware Avenue in Riverside — Delanco, N.J., he thinks of a man whose impact on Bucks County is largely forgotten. The American Army colonel built the
Dips, salads, pasta. it’s summertime and the eatin’ is easy. At least that’s what we’re thinking. Try making the Salad in a Jar with your young friends and watch their eyes shine with delight. What fun!! The Sesame Noodles are good warm or cold. And
One is my husband’s commute from Bucks County to North Philadelphia. Two is our children. Where will they sit? Can they handle driving it themselves? Who sits by the inoperable window in the car we bought from my mom? Third is our family cabin. Oh, don’t
This column is going to take a bit of turn this month. Thought I'd share my excitement about a really neat product that's REALLY relevant for the season. And then, of course, we'll go "travelling" just a bit in our reading area
CONTRARY TO my children’s belief I was not Coxswain on General Washington’s boat when he rowed the Delaware. I’m old, but not that old, but I’ve been around for 36% of this country’s existence. I’m proud to be an American although I recognize that deep
As a parent, that’s the overarching goal, right? Do your job. Eventually, those kids won’t need you anymore. I just never thought it would really happen. When Family Weekend was announced at my daughter’s Floridian college, my husband and I planned a four-day trip for the
It’s time to pick. you know, “pick” after a baseball game, or maybe during the game. Going to the pool or beach, or returning home, you need to “pick” at something quick and easy. We offer just that this month. Hummus is a favorite and
So, it all started with an article I read in the Philadelphia Inquirer, back on September 1 That’s how many of my visits find their way in the Uptight Suburbanite and Carrier Pigeon. I read something. I tear it out, save it
Fatherhood is not a career choice for which there is any preparation - at least there wasn’t for my generation. When I was a small boy, girls my age played with dolls. I’m sure many of them envisioned themselves as the mommies of the future. I
These wandering characters were beloved for what they provided in Bucks County…827 Places like Home Depot and Lowe’s give us comfort; we can tinker with home repairs with confidence. I know. I’ve tinkered many times. I’ve rewired electrical circuits (with only occasional shocks). I’ve learned the
