America At 250: Remembering Roadside America

 

 

   "It's like comfort food for the soul."
-Delores Heinsohn

 

Roadside America
Shartlesville, Pennsylvania
(2009)
Image courtesy/Wikipedia

 

In the years following World War II, the summer road trip was the highlight
of family life in America, with many interesting roadside attractions to see
 and visit in many places from coast-to-coast.

 Opening inside a former dance hall in 1953, Roadside America, located just outside 
of historic Shartlesville, in the heart of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country, was one such place.

 This amazing indoor miniature village and railway, covering some 8,000 square feet,
 transported thousands of visitors over the years to a simpler time and place, 
a tiny replica of the America which used to be.

Unfortunately, after being closed down by COVID restrictions in March, 2020 the owners
 announced on November 21, 2020 that they were closing permanently after trying
 unsuccessfully to find a buyer and would be auctioning off the display.

A Sunday Drive: Roadside America
CBS Sunday Morning
(June 3, 2018)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Bible Study With Les Feldick: Seven Blessings For Israel

 

 

"For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God
hath chosen thee to be a special people unto Himself, above all people that
are upon the face of the earth. The LORD did not set His love upon you,
nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people;
for ye were the fewest of all people."
(Deuteronomy 7:6-7) 

 

 

Image courtesy/Channel Four

 

 

 Les continues his walk through the Bible teaching us
to connect the dots within the Holy Scriptures.

 

Seven Blessings For Israel/ Part One
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(May 24, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Seven Blessings For Israel/ Part Two
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(May 24, 2019)

 

 

 

Seven Blessings For Israel/ Part Three
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(May 24, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Seven Blessings For Israel/ Part Four
(1996)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(May 24, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arlene's Huge 4th Of July Cookout!

 

 

 

 Rainy Independence Day memories and great recipe ideas as Arlene welcomes
 her special guests, chef brothers Greg and Jeff Antonelli from Woody's Restaurant,
 who join her in preparing a delicious 4th of July picnic feast! 

 On the menu: BBQ ribs and wings, grilled corn on the cob and potatoes, roasted
  summer vegetables, a chunky tomato avocado cheese salad, watermelon, 
 and sensational red, white, and blue Patriotic Parfaits for dessert!

 

 

Huge 4th of July Cookout With
Ribs, Wings, & More!
(2003)
At Home with Arlene Williams
(Uploaded June 22, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Meditation: I Could Not Do Without Thee

 

 

 "It is I; be not afraid."
(John 6:20)

Butterflies of Summer
Image courtesy/Fearless Gardening

 

 

 

 

I could not do without Thee

O Savior of the lost!

Whose precious blood redeemed me

At such tremendous cost.

Thy righteousness, Thy pardon

Thy precious blood, must be

My only hope and comfort,

My glory and my plea. 

I could not do without Thee!

I cannot stand alone,

I have no strength or goodness,

No wisdom of my own;

But Thou, beloved Savior,

Art all in all to me,

And weakness will be power,

If leaning hard on Thee. 

I could not do without Thee,

For, oh! the way is long,

And I am often weary,

And sigh replaces song.

How could I do without Thee?

I do not know the way;

Thou knowest, and Thou leadest,

And wilt not let me stray. 

 

I could not do without Thee,

O Jesus, Savior dear!

E'en when my eyes are holden,

I know that Thou is near.

How dreary and how lonely

This changeful life would be,

Without the sweet communion,

The secret rest with Thee. 

 

I could not do without Thee!

No other friend can read

The spirit's strange deep longings,

Interpreting its need;

No human heart could enter

Each dim recess of mine,

And soothe, and hush, and calm it,

O blessed Lord, but Thine! 

I could not do without Thee!

For years are fleeting fast,

And soon in solemn loneliness

The river must be passed;

But Thou wilt never leave me,

And though the waves roll high,

I know Thou wilt be near me,

And whisper, "It is I." 

 

 

"I Could Not Do Without Thee"
(1873)
Frances Ridley Havergal
(1836-1879)
Prolific English Christian 
hymn writer and poetess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Night In Uncle Walt's Vault: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh

 

 

 Step back into the mysterious world of 18th century England 
 with the thrilling tale of "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh".

 

Image courtesy/IMDb


 This 3-part 1963 television miniseries stars Irish-American actor Patrick McGoohan
 as Dr. Christopher Syn, the seemingly mild-mannered vicar of Dymchurch in Kent,
 England who leads a double life as the cunning and feared Scarecrow, protector
of tranquil Romney Marsh from King George III's oppressive tax collectors.

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh
(1963)
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
Uploaded by Matthew Godwin
(May 10, 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zemer Levav: As Long As I Breathe

 

 

"Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!"
(Psalm 150:6)

 

 

 

As Long As I Breathe
(2007)
Zemer Levav
Galilee of the Nations,USA Inc.
(February 28, 2014)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Jack Hibbs: When A Man Of God Stands Up

 

 

 

 

"These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak them
 when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, 
when you lie down and when you get up." 
(Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

 

Image courtesy/StockCake
 

 

An inspiring Father's Day message from Pastor Jack Hibbs.

When A Man Of God Stands Up
Real Life With Jack Hibbs
(June 17, 2019)