by Christopher Schilling | Jul 9, 2020 | Opinion
The rolling hills and lush green fields of western Pennsylvania, along with a great multitude of wonderful neighbors nearby, shaped my upbringing. One thing I did not experience was diversity in terms of having neighbors, friends and classmates who were people of...
by Christopher Schilling | May 4, 2020 | Opinion
The global pandemic has changed our global community. On a social level, it has limited the ways we recreationally gather, with restaurants, concerts, movies and sporting events being canceled or closed. Even as some places across the world begin to re-open, there...
by Christopher Schilling | Apr 15, 2020 | Opinion
A remarkable spirit guided my grandparents’ generation through one of the most challenging times in the 20th century. I had the opportunity during my junior year of college to interview older adults in a nursing facility about their experiences growing up not only...
by Christopher Schilling | Dec 9, 2019 | Opinion
Ever since my sister and I were small children, the Christmas season was an important part of our lives. Our mother put a lot of effort into making sure Christmas was special. From covering our house in decorations to constantly playing Christmas music, we were...
by Christopher Schilling | Nov 5, 2019 | Opinion
I sorted through the final box of personal belongs of my late mother last month, finding personal letters, mementos and pictures from her years in high school. While my mother has been gone for over 12 years, sorting through her belongings was an emotional process....
