Although the art of tie dye goes back almost 2,000 years — originating with the art of shibori, an ancient Japanese dying technique — we still tend to think of it as something that began just a few decades ago as a way for young people to express themselves.

Jan Morrow of Harrisburg is an absolute whiz with a crochet hook.

Dawn Mitchell has always enjoyed baking and remembers helping her mother and grandmother bake when she was a child.

Dawn Mitchell has always enjoyed baking and remembers helping her mother and grandmother bake when she was a child.

“I truly don’t remember a time when water and swimming were not a part of my life,” Jeannie Zappe said. “I like the quietness of being underwater. It is my yoga, my meditative place.”

Mary (Diehl) Sturman loves to make people laugh, and she’s been very successful at doing it for most of her 97 years. 

For Thomas Grosh of Lititz, it all started with “Ahab the Arab,” the 1962 hit by Ray Stevens.

“How can you care about something you don’t know about? How can you want to protect and defend something you have not experienced? Why recycle and use your canvas bags at the store? Why plant pollinator plants in your yard?” retired teacher Kathy Gingerich asks.

It all started because of her sister.

Randy Schulz isn’t afraid to be the “worst one in the room” at doing something, as long as it’s something he’s passionate about.

Susan Marcorelle-Kroeck has loved art, all kinds of art, since she was in elementary school.

Tom Drake calls it his “Trek Rec Room.” In this sacred basement space, his extensive collection of Star Trek items resides, and it’s one of his favorite places to relax and unwind.

We’ve all experienced that feeling when we hear a particular song and it instantly transports us back in time to a wonderful moment we’ll never forget.

Jim Beamenderfer remembers how excited he was when he first started hearing rumors that Lancaster was getting a minor league baseball team.

Instead of following the yellow brick road to this magical destination, you will have to travel a portion of the Akron Rail Trail. But the journey is worth it once you come upon the delightful home of Nibbles McGibbles and his merry band of gnome friends.

When the people of York hear Whistle Master Don Ryan wrapping up his yearly Christmas concert by playing “Silent Night,” they know Christmas Day has truly arrived.

Around the age of 14, pastel artist Dot Stepenaski became aware of her ability to draw.

Jackie Holzel admits she’s always been a bit of a ham and thought she would enjoy performing — but she never really did anything about it until last year, when she decided to take a leap of faith and audition to be part of the cast of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

Sally McKinney, or “Miss Sally” as she’s perhaps better known these days, has always wanted to make a positive impact on others in whatever way she can.

Candace Abel has “always had a heart for those who had less than me.” As one way to reach out to others, Abel has adopted 12 girls and two boys (in addition to two biological sons and one biological daughter.)