bteeple's stories
Moonshine
November 10, 2006 - 12:29pm — bteeple
People the world over have always been fascinated with the romance of the outlaw. We subconsciously envy anyone who thumbs his nose at authority.
Penns Valley Medical Center
November 10, 2006 - 12:25pm — bteeple
Looking at the past is not always a pleasant activity. Some people prefer selective sideswipes with history through disconnected factoids or self-indulgent atmospheres.
Wolfe Farm
November 10, 2006 - 12:21pm — bteeple
“Doing” history is much the same as detective work. Mysteries are intriguing because of the puzzles they pose. We don't like to be stymied.
Slave Quilts
November 10, 2006 - 12:15pm — bteeple
It would be great if George Orwell was wrong, but he wasn’t.
What's In a Name?
November 10, 2006 - 12:08pm — bteeple
Family names, regardless of ethnicity, provide interesting ways to trace the varied paths of our ancestors. This region is loaded with people of Pennsylvania German descent.
The Aaronsburg Story
November 10, 2006 - 12:02pm — bteeple
History provides connections and contexts for us to understand why things are the way they are.
Language
November 10, 2006 - 11:56am — bteeple
When our eldest daughter was in high school, she worked at the village's general store. Every Friday and Saturday night, young Amish fellows would come in to buy cigarettes and rolls of caps.
Native Americans
November 10, 2006 - 11:49am — bteeple
Some of the most common questions asked about local history concern the people who originally lived in this region. The answers hinge on who was where and when.
Set In Stone???
November 10, 2006 - 11:45am — bteeple
A neighbor kid, while in conversation a few years ago, had a sudden epihany. "You grew up in the 50s and 60s?" she asked. "Wow! What was it like back then?"
Historic
November 10, 2006 - 11:38am — bteeple
Today we surround ourselves with things "historic" for many reasons. Many communities experience conflict over attempts to preserve historic neighborhoods.
