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Scamming…they know when you are sleeping

By Nick Jacobs My daily routine is to check my newspapers, magazines, social media, and my regular bank account. I’ve never missed even one day. Recently, I decided to venture into the wild and look at the only other account that I have, a business account that, except for a few donations ...

Over the river and through the woods for fun, warmth and love

Over the river and through the woods for fun, warmth and love By Nick Jacobs Back in the day, there used to be something called snow. It was a weather phenomenon that often started in October and ended near the end of April. People went sledding, skiing, and had snowball battles. We also ...

Conducting an orchestra is like leading an organization

By Nick Jacobs Because of “Maestro,” the recently released movie about Leonard Bernstein starring and directed by Bradley Cooper, The New Yorker posted an article by Robert Rice from 1958, “The Pervasive Musician – I: Why Leonard Bernstein Loves (and Hates) Music.” Rice opened by ...

Let’s celebrate the things that unite us this holiday season

By Nick Jacobs Nestled in the hills of Pennsylvania this holiday season, we once again have the magnificent opportunity to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures represented by the diverse people of various faiths and beliefs who have made this region their home. As they come together for ...

Civilizations do better with democracy than autocracy

By Nick Jacobs How much more fear must be generated by the media’s talking heads, opinion writers, politicians, and others who benefit from division and destruction that may ultimately lead to the potential failure of our democracy? Although that’s a question best addressed by someone who ...