My love of trains started when my uncle, who was a mechanical engineer at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Pennsylvania, took me for a plant visit when I was 6. Not only did I see colossal machines building other colossal machines, but I rode in a real locomotive. My model … [Read more...] about Building A Dream
Passions
Look Up!
Do you remember Casey Kasem and his oft-repeated mantra: “Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars”? This could very well be Pat Stewart’s motto, who serves as a volunteer and board member at large for the Louisville Astronomical Society (LAS). After … [Read more...] about Look Up!
The Cross-Stitch Queen Of Clifton
Saundra Cox owns the building on Frankfort Avenue that houses The Finishing Touch, her counted cross-stitch shop that originally opened in 1978 as a handcrafted gifts and consignment shop. After a move to and 20 years at the store’s next space in Plainview, she and longtime … [Read more...] about The Cross-Stitch Queen Of Clifton
It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
John Burgin loves a good story. As his family’s unofficial historian, he collects and appreciates family artifacts and anecdotes. He’s interested in everyone else’s stories too, demonstrating an honest interest in getting to know the people and the community around him. It’s … [Read more...] about It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
Playing Dress Up
The Story Behind Donna Lange’s Vintage Clothing Collection Donna Lange’s collection of over 300 pieces of museum-quality vintage clothing is not frivolous...it is deeply personal. As a child, Donna grew up admiring her mother’s taste. “My mother was a sharp dresser and … [Read more...] about Playing Dress Up