War II,” written by Charles A. Knouse, D.O., and edited by Karen Brungardt. Karen spends her other spare time painting watercolors, entering art shows, and teaching classes. She squeezes in bridge at least once a week, too. You can see her artwork at www.brushmarks. weebly.com. Wow! Life goes by in a flash. Philosophers and mystics ponder the mystery of these flashes, and Pamela Wight features them in her new book, “FLASHES OF LIFE.” Pam is happy to announce the publication of her flash short stories that include family and friends, love, and life’s challenges in a collaborative effort with Easty Lambert-Brown (publisher). Her “Flash Memoir” shares the sparks of the extraordinary that occur in our everyday life. Each short story highlights how life transports and enthralls us in all its confusing, amusing, challenging, and astonishing ways. “FLASHES OF LIFE” is a page-turner that keeps you in your seat, smiling and nodding your head: YES, the ordinary is extraordinary. The book includes eight sections: Looking in the Mirror, Fun Family Drama, Life Is Funny, For the Dogs, The Extraordinary Ordinary, Time Off, Relationships, and Musing. The 140-page softback is available from Borgo Publishing (www.borgopublishing.com), and the e-book is available on Amazon.com. 83 Carlton Johnson won the 2020 Thomas Burnett Swann Poetry prize for a poem entitled “The swallow” based upon his first swallow study. Due to COVID restrictions, the judges did not host the usual luncheon and readings, so this year they mailed the award to him. This past fall, Carlton published his first collection of poetry entitled “A Thimble of Time,” available on Amazon.com. 86 Michael Shifflet is a member of the Committee for Corporate Support for the North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster, Pa. The North Museum typically has exhibits and programs for people of all ages, with special programs dedicated to STEM education. During the pandemic, when museums were required to close, the North Museum continued to support the community. They developed boxed STEM experiments for children and created virtual STEM educational programs that were accessible throughout the country. Looking to support the community, they started a virtual school area for students from the Milagro House, which supports homeless women and their children. The women either had to work or attend training classes during the pandemic, and therefore could not homeschool their children. The North Museum created a place to host “virtual school” for 16 children from the Milagro House. The children were socially distanced and followed CDC regulations while they were able to attend virtual school in the North Museum. The committee is looking for Lycoming Alumni in the Lancaster area who are in STEM fields and would be interested in learning how they or their company could support the North Museum. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Michael at mshiffty@gmail.com or (717) 419-8463. 79 KDR brothers from the class of 1979 gathered recently at an event in Hellertown, Pa. Pictured from left to right are Bill Campbell, Rick Cangialosi, Carl Gentilesco, Mike Brown, Ty Bornman, Dave Pinter, Tim VanSyckle, and Dave Overholt. If any brothers are interested in joining the next get-together, please contact Cang at lowride@ptd.net. 87 After 33 years in the insurance industry and 25 plus years in information technology, Tina Muheim changed careers, graduating as a certified coach from Accomplishment Coaching. Her clients consist of executives, athletes, and individuals looking to fulfill their dreams and desires. Tina is certified as an EQi 2.0/360 assessor. She is pursuing her Doctor of Information Technology at Walden University, is enrolled in the Leadership Development Program at Accomplishment Coaching, and volunteers as a crisis counselor at www.crisistextline.org. She resides in the Society Hill/Old City section of Philadelphia, Pa. 41 www.lycoming.edu
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