Pennsylvania Blog April Archive

Kelsey from Opinon on I-80 Toll Plan

By Interviewer at 04/19/08 16:26

What is your name?

Kelsey

What city are you from

Emlenton

Do you think the toll plan for I-80 is fair? Why or why not?

No, because with everything else going up in price except paychecks we are losing alot of money then on top of everything they have to add tolls on a heavily used Interstate.

Read more: Kelsey from Opinon on I-80 Toll Plan [click]

Kelsey, Pennsylvania interview

What is your name?

Kelsey

What is your age or age range?

13-16

Where do you live?

Northwest Pennsylvania

What do you like about Pennsylvania?

I like that there's still some open spaces and not all crammed full of cities and people.

What do you dislike about Pennsylvania?

I don't like how all these homes and land are for sale and yet no one can afford them because not many can afford to live. All this land could be being used farming and producing crops and raising dairy cows for milk to sell but instead it's all going to waste.

What is the most important thing to change in Pennsylvania?

The gas prices I believe should go down so people can at least buy food and other things they need with the money save.

What do you think is missing from Pennsylvania?

Farms. This state used to be covered in lively running farms, now theres few still in good condition that are up and running. I also believe that being away from everyone and just relaxing in the country could help relieve alot of stress, at least it does for me.

Pennsylvania B&Bs

Pennsylvania is a big, beautiful state, and it's often a relaxing destination for beleaguered city types -- like me -- from places like New York and Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. I came across a blog post recently outlining a recent New York Times article looking at six of the best bed and breakfasts in Pennsylvania.

There are some really nice inns and B&Bs in the Delaware Water Gap if you're willing to shop around: The article I mentioned above highlights two of them... I'm not so familiar with B&Bs in Eastern Pennsylvania, but I hope to do some research and tell you all about them in another post sometime soon.

And if you'd like some more information on weekend getaways and day trips within New York and Philadelphia, you can check out Flee New York for regular updates on interesting destinations.

The Optimist

We are all supposed to do our own bit of work but then we are not supposed to do everything on our own. There are many factors which discourage us from using our creative skills to the most such as patent laws and all that sort of stuff. Here is a person who thinks otherwise and knows that this will surely become a reality some day. Thats what you call optimism eh!!!

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Severance Pay and Unemployment Compensation

Labor laws vary from state to state, of course, as well as benefits for those who do not have jobs. In case you are wondering if it is legal in Pennsylvania to collect both Severance Pay and Unemployment Compensation, you may be able to find out the answer here in the Labor Law Talk

Link: Severance Pay AND Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania - Labor Law Talk

Quilting Guilds

Are you that interested with quilting? Then you should start looking for a quilting guild near your place. In a quilting guild, you may be able to meet new friends and get new ideas on quilt designs and techniques.

To help you find a quilting guild, here's a directory of all quilting guilds here in the state if Pennsylvania.

Link: Pennsylvia Quilt Guilds - PA Quilting Guilds listed in alphabetical order by city

Maple Sugar Festival

Who would never like the sweetness that maple sugar brings? It is such a celebrated sweetener that it even has its own festival.

Yes, there is actually a maple sugar festival here in Pennsylvania. This festival is for everyone-from kids to adults. With maple taste tests, real maple syrup on ice creams, and educational tours on the production of maple syrup, you won't stop to find out more about this luscious syrup!

Link: www.DauphinCounty.org | Maple Sugar Festival