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Open Letter

Following is a letter I posted today to our new US Senator, Dave McCormick:

Sorry. I’m a little drunk. And will get drunker while writing this. The parallels to Neville Chamberlain in today’s White House debacle are astounding. But there is currently no Churchill on the horizon. I have the same emotional sense that I’ve had when someone really close to me has died. But, in this case, it’sContinue reading “In My Cups 2.28.25”

Just the discount, please!

In a recent magazine article I wrote, about a visit to the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, I spoke about my embarrassment at being thanked for my service every time I ask for the veterans’ discount while shopping. My own 40-month Army experience was a net positive. But, having visited several military cemeteries, like this one,Continue reading “Just the discount, please!”

EV Buying Advice

Prepared as handout for Lititz Borough residents following passage of an ordinance affecting placement of EV Charging Stations, March 2023 Things to Consider Before You Purchase an EV or Plug-In Hybrid This is not intended to advocate for or against such a purchase, simply to bring to your attention some things you may not haveContinue reading “EV Buying Advice”

Faulty AAV

I Know A “Better” Story

My title comes from a feature in our local paper where readers submit feel-good stories about smelling flowers or nostalgic breakfasts in long-closed area diners. I’m going to send this in, because it’s way more interesting and it all really happened–there were easily 1000 witnesses. But my guess is they won’t publish it. [By golly,Continue reading “I Know A “Better” Story”

The Riders

by Henry von Wartenberg, review by Dave Bucher, published September 2021 in Keystone Motorcycle Press. When I first received this book, I opened it and went through it page-by-page, ignoring both the introduction and the five short accompanying essays – even the few included photo captions. It’s essentially a coffee table, moto-photo book and myContinue reading “The Riders”