Pursuing Your Passion
After much procrastination, I finally published my first book of poetry in May. Called Love Warp, a raw but necessary part of the overall tapestry, it involved the loves and labors of three decades as my life looked for a…
The Longest Day
Which is worse; to have a sound mind and a deteriorating body or a functioning physical body paired with a decaying mind? Speaking for myself, I would rather know who and where I am even if it meant I were…
Celebrating Juneteenth; Honoring Hagerstown’s First African American Mayor
June is a busy month for celebrations! Some are just plain silly like National Onion Ring Day; some are sentimental like Father’s Day but the most recent Federal holiday, Juneteenth, is both historic and incredibly important. Juneteenth National Independence Day,…
Meet Dr. Ellen Bentz By Peni Jo Renner
PTFW Board Member Dr. Ellen Bentz was kind enough to step into the spotlight this month and tell us about herself. You may not know Ellen yet, but read this article and you soon will! The first thing you will…