tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post2109515155747589060..comments2023-11-19T04:45:41.732-06:00Comments on 50 Authors from 50 States: J. R. Lindermuth and His World of Pennsylvania Annette Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879067226705508336noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-64532868557340537002015-09-22T22:02:54.631-05:002015-09-22T22:02:54.631-05:00Never been that far east, but I'll keep in min...Never been that far east, but I'll keep in mind the name of that state park.Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-25369331468738241082015-09-20T16:59:35.966-05:002015-09-20T16:59:35.966-05:00Most of the furniture in my newlywed house came fr...Most of the furniture in my newlywed house came from flea markets and vintage shows around the Gettysburg are, lovely golden oak with a rich patina. Even a large cradle I used for my son was from there, and after he outgrew it, we put a thick slice of glass across the caning bottom and used it as a bar. What a treasure. What a lovely state!Marnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356717353308912189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-70927435251409188272015-09-20T14:37:06.016-05:002015-09-20T14:37:06.016-05:00I have only visited Pennsylvania once. It was a ru...I have only visited Pennsylvania once. It was a rushed trip of only a few days. It's nice to get a bit of history on places you've visted, passed through or never visited at all. I've always wanted to go back and visit with my family and now I have some great information to share with them. Thanks!ChrisCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697542569049820092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-55920251790725479472015-09-20T14:35:45.614-05:002015-09-20T14:35:45.614-05:00We've driven through Pennsylvania a few times,...We've driven through Pennsylvania a few times, while detouring from Central Texas to Ann Arbor, MI. I remember how beautiful the countryside is in your state. "Postcard" perfect, in most places. You've presented a pleasing picture of your home state. Thanks. Celia<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-57039797336414511762015-09-20T13:20:09.418-05:002015-09-20T13:20:09.418-05:00Hey John,
I didn't realize we were neighbors, ...Hey John,<br />I didn't realize we were neighbors, sort of. I lived for too many years in west central NJ. My daughter went to Dickinson College in Carlyle and I spent many a time during those four years out there.MY foster daughter went to Albright in Reading. Central PA ia a very historical area. Love the Lancaster area and Amish country. Food is to die for or get fat from. Bought lots of things at Shupps Grove and Renningers. Thanks for bringing back the memories. <br />Keep on writing. <br />Fran Fran Orensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274045061050774468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-53355837993470856842015-09-20T13:13:16.351-05:002015-09-20T13:13:16.351-05:00You're right, Margaret. Burt Lancaster did sta...You're right, Margaret. Burt Lancaster did star in the film--way back in '51. Maybe this is one of those films Hollywood should consider remaking--preferably with a Native American in the role. As always, thanks for your support.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-9631672501594618412015-09-20T13:10:44.542-05:002015-09-20T13:10:44.542-05:00Enjoyed the poems, Ken. Thanks for commenting.Enjoyed the poems, Ken. Thanks for commenting.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-45439222941559570602015-09-20T12:01:54.587-05:002015-09-20T12:01:54.587-05:00Great post, John! Pennsylvania has a lot to offer....Great post, John! Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Thanks for sharing!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-76754468968519616922015-09-20T11:17:50.164-05:002015-09-20T11:17:50.164-05:00While reading comments about certain locations, my...While reading comments about certain locations, my creativity is sparked as a setting for fantastic photo ops. Such a place is your area as described. The history is unique and inspiring. I'll just bet a lot of wonderful old style architecture abounds as well. Sounds like a place I'd like to visit.Mary Dealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09097790821159195213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-54860427178078126472015-09-20T10:51:56.656-05:002015-09-20T10:51:56.656-05:00My previous knowledge of Pennsylvania comes only f...My previous knowledge of Pennsylvania comes only from visiting Philadelphia. Thank you, John, for giving me an inviting overview of the state's interior. I have some friends who visited the coal mining tourist towns and loved them. I was skeptical. You've convinced me. And I love the photo of the waterfall. I'd be happy to hike in an area like that every day. <br />Thank you, also, Ken Weene, for your eloquent comment. From these posts, I'm learning so much about our country and its diverse and talented people.Joyce Ann Brownhttp://www.joyceannbrown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-52686179701112227832015-09-20T08:46:51.175-05:002015-09-20T08:46:51.175-05:00Fascinating introduction to Pennsylvania, John. Yo...Fascinating introduction to Pennsylvania, John. You paint a wonderful picture, which is no surprise as you do so in your books.<br />Interesting about Jim Thorpe, I seem to think I saw a movie about him with Burt Lancaster as the athlete - but I might be wrong.<br />Lots of luck with your career.margaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4493137999097550682.post-31945824074680518922015-09-20T08:35:06.522-05:002015-09-20T08:35:06.522-05:00My favorite memories of Pennsylvania involve white...My favorite memories of Pennsylvania involve whitewater rafting down the Lehigh and playing paintball in Jim Thorpe. The beauty of the western part of the state, which I always associate with Slippery Rock and the hard scrabble determination of her people, which is typified by Pittsburgh's renaissance, are impressive. The Barnes Collection of art outside of Philadelphia reminds me that Pennsylvania is also a place of culture and intellect, if sometimes mixed with a bit of hucksterism and patent medicine. But if I had to pick one Pennsylvania memory that is always with me, it was the time I spent at Pendle Hill, the great Quaker retreat center. That was in 1902. Below, are two poems from that experience. <br /><br />A Pendle Hill Grace<br /><br />Someone chipped the way for me<br />with bits of bark and shards of tree<br />that I might walk this way with ease<br />and listen to the bullfrogs sing.<br /><br />The sun is poling through green leaves<br />to bid me do as I well please<br />but pay respect to all of these<br />for God is in the smallest things.<br /><br />The lily pond, the honeybee,<br />a child’s laugh, an old man’s wheeze,<br />the robin’s breast, a soft cool breeze:<br />God freely gives them all to me.<br /><br />© 2002<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Evening Primrose<br /><br />The voodoo music of the bugs<br /> has ushered out the evening sun;<br />the yellow primrose time has come –<br /> its night of life has just begun.<br />Those tight-wrapped petals, which unfurl,<br /> hold cupped inside a precious pearl:<br />a soul that left its form today<br /> and now to God will make its way.<br />The flower gives a tender kiss<br /> to tell them they will all be missed.<br />Ephemeral life and fleeting night –<br /> tomorrow comes: too swift with light.<br />We say, “goodbye;” we say, “goodnight.”<br /> We laugh; we cry – as well we might.<br /><br />(c) 2002Ken Weenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14518433815909216348noreply@blogger.com