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I have been in the newspaper and website business for over 40 years. I am a fan of NASCAR and saltwater fishing. I graduated from Westminster High School and attended Frederick Communty College. I was a member of National Press Photographers Association, Eastern Motorsports Press Association, Carroll County Oldtimes Baseball Association and AP Photo Managers. I am retired now. I would appreciate any comments or just to let me know you stopped by, thanks!

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


The Lord's Day and the final day of 2017. Take time today to reflect on the past year. Have a great day. Today's verse is Ecclesiastes 3:1. The image was taken near Abbottstown, PA.

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


The weekend and a white Saturday. Just enough snow to make it pretty. Keep warm and have a great day. Today's verse is Romans 8:25. The image is the Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster, MD.

Friday, December 29, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


The end of the week and the last Friday in 2017. Hope everyone is staying warm. Have a great day. Today's verse is Romans 15:13. The image was taken near Abbottstown, PA.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


Well, there is no doubt, it is winter. It is cold outside. Keep warm and have a great day. Today's verse is Matthew 2:10. The image was taken in Abbottstown, PA.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


Not many days left in 2017. Hope you are keeping warm and remember to bring your pets in, they get cold also. Have a great day. Today's verse is Matthew 2:2. The image was taken near East Berlin, PA.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


Hope everyone is keeping warm and had a good Christmas. Remember it is more fun to give then receive. Nothing beats a smiling face as they open a gift. Have a great day. Today's verse is Luke 1:14. The image was taken in New Oxford, PA.

Monday, December 25, 2017

Christmas Bible Verse


Merry Christmas. Remember the reason for the season and take time to give thanks. Have a great day. Today's verse is Luke 2:11. The image was taken at the Brethren Home in Cross Keys, PA.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


Christmas eve and the Lord's Day. Hope you have all your shopping done. Have a great day. Today's verse is Isaiah 7:14. The image was captured in Abbottstown, PA.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


A wet Saturday, but at least it's not snow. We want that Monday morning, so we can have a white Christmas, well at least I do. Have a great day. Today's verse is Luke 2:12. The sunrise image was snapped in Union Mills, MD.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


Down to three days until Christmas and nine days left in the year. Be safe if you are traveling this holiday. Have a great day. Today's verse is James 1:17. The image was taken near Abbottstown, PA.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


The first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. In a couple of days, the daylight will start to return a second at-a-time. Have a great day. Today's verse is 2 Corinthians 9:15. The image was captured at Codorus State Park, PA.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017


The middle of the week and five days until Christmas. It will feel seasonal today. Have a great day. Today's verse is Isaiah 11:1. The image was taken in Hanover, PA.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


Will feel like anything but winter today. The temperature is to be pushing 60. I have a few things to do in the yard, guess it would be a good day to do them. Have a great day. Today's verse is Romans 6:23. The image was captured near Hanover, PA.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Monday's Bible Verse


A week until the big day. Will not feel like Christmas today and tomorrow. Have a great day. Today's verse is Acts 5:31. The image was taken in Emmittsburg, MD.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


Sunday, the Lord's Day. Pause and give thanks. Have a great day. Today's verse is Matthew 1:21. The steeple is the Hanover Church of the Brethren.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


The weekend and no snow in sight. Should warm up and get some rain this week. Have a great day. Today's verse is James 1:17. The image was snapped in Abbottstown, PA.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


end of another week, chance of snow and 10 days until Christ's birthday. Have a great day and be safe. Today's verse is Romans 12:14. The image was shot in Abbottstown, PA.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


Hope everyone is keeping warm. The wind will return today, so another cold day. Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 67:7. The image was captured at Codorus State Park, PA.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


Today may be the first time since January 9, that the temperature doesn't get above 30 in the Hanover area. Keep warm and be safe. Have a great day. Today's verse is Proverbs 3:7-8. The image is from Williamsburg, VA.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


Prepare for a dose of winter for the rest of the week. Remember your pets and other outside animals. Have a great day. Today's verse is Romans 13:8. The sunset image was taken between Abbottstown and New Oxford, PA.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Monday's Bible Verse


The start of another week, only three left in 2017. Next year has to be better, but I guess I have been saying that for 60 some years. lol Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 149:4. The image was snapped near East Berlin, PA.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


The Lord's Day and two weeks until Christmas eve. Look forward to church services on Christmas eve. Watch out for ice from the snow today. Have a great day. Today's verse is Jude 1:2. The image is Hannah More in Resiterstown, MD.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


It looks like a white Saturday, so it will feel and look like the season. The first snow of the season is always a big event. Have a great day. Today's verse is 3 John 1:2. The image was snapped near East Berlin, PA

Friday, December 8, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


The end of the first week in December, only three left in 2017. Winter has arrived came the heat on to keep from frozen pipes. Have a great day. Today's verse is Habakkuk 3:19. The image was made in Abbottstown, PA.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


Today marks 76 years since ``the day that will live in infamy.'' Yes, it's Pearl Harbor Day. Have a Great day and keep warm. Today's verse is Psalm 1:1. The image was captured in Ocean City, MD.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


Today is a day of change as we transition from autumn to winter. Today will be windy, but tomorrow will be cold. Have a great day. Today's verse is Proverbs 10:22. The image was shot in Hanover, PA.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


A wet Tuesday and much needed rain. I worry about the well. Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 119:2. The image is the Big Pipe Creek in Union Mills, MD.

Monday, December 4, 2017

Monday's Bible Verse


The start of the week that changes to winter. Dig the winter grear out before the end of the week. Have a great day. Today's verse is 1 Samuel 12:15. The image was snapped at Codorus State Park, PA.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


The Lord's Day, a good day for a family meal. The weather has been nice, but will change later this week. Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 23:1-2. The image is the choir at St. Mary's United Church of Christ in Silver Run, MD.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


The weekend and the countdown to Christmas continues. There are three Saurdays left until the big day after today. Have a great day. Today's verse is 1 John 4:7. The image was captured in East Berlin, PA.

Friday, December 1, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


The beginning of the final month of 2017. I for one is looking forward to 2018. Have a great day. Today's verse is 1 Peter 1:22. The image was made in East Berlin, PA.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


The end of November, which means one thing, happy birthday little brother, Wayne and his lovely bride, Laura. Have a great day. Today's verse is Proverbs 1:10. The image was shot in Abbottstown, PA.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


The middle of the week and it should be above normal again today. Enjoy, winter weather is a week away. Today's verse is Psalm 72:11. Have a great day. The image was shot in Frederick County.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


Hope you get a chance to get outside today, as it should be the warmest day of the week. Have a great day. Today's verse is Proverbs 18:22. The image was captured in Abbottstown, PA.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Monday's Bible Verse


The start of another week as 2017 melts away. The nice weather continues. We got the outside and inside decorated over the weekend. Have a great day. Today's verse is Jude 1:2. The image was captured in McSherrystown, PA.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Sunday's Bible Verse


The Lord's Day and the end of a four-day weekend. Be travel if you are traveling home and hope everyone has enjoyed leftovers. Have a great day. Today's verse is Philippians 4:23. The image is the Paradise Evangelical Luthern Church, PA.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


One month until Christ's birthday. It looks like a good day to decorate the outside. This year I will be watching instead of on the ladder. Have a great day. Today's verse is Matthew 5:6. The image is a small stream in Union Mills, MD.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and was able to spend time with loved ones. Have a great day. Today's verse is Luke 6:45. The image was captured in Hanover, PA.

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


Thanksgiving. Treasure the time with friends and family today. Have a great day. Today's verse is Matthew 5:9. The image was taken near Gamber, MD.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


The day before Thanksgiving, if you are traveling be safe and remember do not drink and drive. Have a great day. Today's verse is Deuteronomy 28:1. The image was made in Abbottstown.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


Today will be the warmest day of the next seven. Dig out the sweaters. Have a great day. Today's verse is 1 Peter 3:9. The image was captured in Union Mills, MD.

Monday, November 20, 2017

Monday's Bible Verse


The start of Thanksgiving week and breezy at that. It seems like lately, all I do is pick-up sticks out of the yard. Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 31:19. The image was made in Eldersburg, MD.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Sunday's Bible Church


The Lord's Day after a wet Saturday. We needed the rain. Have a great day. Today's verse is Philemon 1:25. The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford, PA.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Saturday's Bible Verse


The weekend before Thanksgiving, big food shopping days. I will try to stay away from stores. Have a great day. Today's verse is Luke 6:27-28. The image is the Big Pipe Creek in Union Mills, MD.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Friday's Bible Verse


The end of the week, as time barrels toward the holidays. Have a great day. Today's verse is Galatians 5:22-23. The image was captured in Hanover, PA.

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Thursday's Bible Verse


A week before Thanksgiving. Time to set the menu or work on travel plans. Have a great day. Today's verse is Proverbs 16:20. The image was shot in Eldersburg, MD.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Wednesday's Bible Verse


Today marks the halfway mark for the month of November. The year is flying by. Have a great day. Today's verse is Numbers 6:24-26. The sunset was captured in Ocean City, MD.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Tuesday's Bible Verse


It looks like we are going from fall to winter as the nights are cold and the days aren't that bad. Have a great day. Today's verse is Psalm 34:8. The image was taken at the Big Pipe Creek in Union Mills, MD.

Monday, November 13, 2017

More 6 cents Reunion




6 cents played to a packed house at Bay City. Here is a taste of the music from the Hanover, PA band.