Seth’s Sightings

The Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the San Francisco 49ers means a trip to the Super Bowl for them, and likely earns a trip to a sporting goods store for us. Most of the sports gear we own is Penguins-related. I have a Patriots scarf, but neither of us own anything Eagles (Ruth has a drinking glass with an Eagles logo that was given out during the 70s by Steve’s Service Station in White Haven). I’m game to add Eagles wear, as I’ve been a fan since settling in here, and Ruth has a lot to do with making me that fan. I’ve also picked up a bit of fandom for the Phillies, 76ers and Flyers, in that order. So I am happy for my team to make it to the BIG game.

Hats and scarves are at the top of our lists. A friend wrote to ask about the merits of t-shirts vs hoodies. T-shirts is my answer you can wear them much longer, spring through fall. This year a long-sleeved T could be worn from summer evenings through December. Ruth favors hoodies, as warmer when you would actually be wearing them most of football season.

As for Sightings the warmer and less snowy conditions of this winter have encouraged the local geese to stay put. It’s kind of too bad for folks who view these birds as winged rats, but there’s still something wonderful about watching and hearing a vee of geese fly away. We made a stop at the Penn Forest Township Park on Sunday afternoon, and while we were walking the dogs, a small vee of geese launched itself overhead, toward nearby Bear Creek Lake.

On that same trip just later, we drove up to the Big Boulder ski area to see the night skiers and families enjoying the tubing slopes there.

Other sightings include more healthy-looking foxes, and a raccoon…nothing too exciting.

This is the weekend that the UConn Lady Huskies go to South Carolina to take on the number one team in the country, the Lady Gamecocks. UConn is short-handed right now, but hopefully will have at least one more team member back for the big game. UConn is ranked number 5 ahead of this matchup.

In other sports, Penn State’s men’s AND women’s ice hockey teams are ranked nationally…impressive. Our local AHL team enters a challenging stretch where they have to play at a higher level to be seen as a playoff contender. Saturday’s game versus Bridgeport turned out more fans, and the WBS Penguins turned out a nice win. Here’s hoping that will continue this week and next versus division rivals.

by Seth Isenberg

lives who have passed away from cancer. We painted three spots and were near to support some other friends as they painted. Each of us managed to paint our own hands. I still see the blue tinge on one of my fingers as I write this.

housework and car cleaning on our list, plus some fun but no specific plans (the Penguins are on the road). Further ahead are some music shows next week before medical stuff. I’m getting near my surgery date… and paint messages of hope, and remember those in our

It looks like a cold and quiet weekend ahead. We’ve some

To all, warm wishes as defense from the cold. Keep healthy.

Saturday’s game featured a series of fundraisers to support local efforts to fight cancer. After the game, Ruth and I participated in a “paint the ice” fundraiser, donating to be able to walk onto the playing surface