Sometimes, I overdo it. Take this month, for instance.
Each July, we have a special “pet section,” which means that we publish a number of extra stories on our furry friends, with the occasional farm animal tossed into the mix.
So, I bank story ideas all year long, ready to, um, unleash them in the heat of mid-summer.
This year, I went a little—well, hog wild.
I assigned so many dog and cat stories that I needed to hold a few for future issues. So, please, enjoy our (very) pet-heavy issue—and expect a few more stragglers over the coming months.
July also is the month when we collectively celebrate America’s birthday.
If you live in the Harrisburg area, you surely already know the story of our cover model: Lady Liberty of the Susquehanna.
Back in 1986, a couple of crazy kids decided to erect a replica of the Statue of Liberty on an abandoned bridge pier in the middle of the Susquehanna River at Dauphin Narrows. The original toppled over after a few years, but was eventually replaced with the current, sturdier model.
Carlisle artist Kathy Maxwell captured Lady Liberty on canvas, and we made that painting our featured cover art for this month of independence.
On that note, I’ll end this introduction with two quick tidbits from deep within TheBurg trivia vault.
First, this is actually Lady Liberty’s second appearance on our cover. Fourteen years ago, in 2010, we featured a photograph of the statue, also in July, making this image a rare repeat.
Secondly, Kathy Maxwell is not only a gifted painter, but a member of our team. She and husband Lance have one of the most important jobs at TheBurg—distributing our cherished monthly magazine to a location near you.
Kathy and Lance deliver to most of our west shore spots. So, if you see them out and about, hauling in piles of Burgs to places like Cornerstone Coffeehouse and Wegman’s, please stop for a sec to meet our cover artist.
And, if you like her work, you can see (and purchase) more on her website and at Village Artisan’s Gallery in Boiling Springs.
It’s July, the month of sparkling fireworks, long, hot days and beach vacations. Stay cool, everyone!
Lawrance Binda
Publisher/Editor
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