So, I’ve been away for an extended period because my computer was slowly dying a painful death. Thanks to the magic of Apple Care, it’s a whole new machine, and so I come to you with a whole new set of recurring blog features to up my blogging game. I would now like to introduce … More Starting Today: Weekly Features on Katelyn-Snyder.com
Robin Williams’s suicide has had an outstanding and powerful effect on many people, whether they knew and worked with him or just saw his movies. With iconic roles in movies like Aladdin, Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire and Patch Adams, almost everyone has laughed along with this funny man, but few ever thought of his … More Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams and mental illness
Originally Published in The Catholic Accent Vol. 53 No, 17 p. 6 HARRISON CITY — One in three teenagers experiences abuse in their relationships, according to Dr. Gary Cuccia, whose daughter was brutally murdered by an ex-boyfriend six years ago. Cuccia spoke about dating violence Jan. 12 as part of a new youth ministry lecture series at … More St. Barbara Parish lecture series focuses on teen issues
Originally published in The Catholic Accent Vol. 53 No. 11 p.14 GREENSBURG — An atmosphere of hope and joy pervaded the 16th annual disabilities retreat, “Lourdes Leads Us to God,” at Our Lady of Grace Parish Oct. 13. Participants experienced a full sensory experience of a pilgrimage to Lourdes without leaving Greensburg, including a replica shrine and … More Virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes Nominations for Catholic Charities highlights annual disabilities retreat
When I was a kid and I couldn’t sleep, I would make up stories to go with the pictures in my storybooks. So when I say I’ve always wanted to be a storyteller, I’m not exaggerating. This has developed into a full-fledged obsession with content marketing. Finding the most effective ways to tell a story … More Writing and Content
Though words have a powerful bit of magic, the best stories combine visuals and words. I like to make things: visuals, videos and physical objects that tell stories. From DIY projects to logos, when I’m not writing, I want to be creating something. With training and experience in graphic design, I often get to make … More Design
Originally published in The Catholic Accent Vol. 53 No. 10 p.6 HERMINIE — “It seems like nothing is ever too big of a task for St. Edward Parish’s food pantry,” said Jennifer Miller, director of development for the Westmoreland County Food Bank, Delmont. For this and other reasons, St. Edward Parish food pantry was unanimously voted the … More St. Edward Parish pantry honored as county food bank’s agency of year
Originally Published in the Setonian August 23, 2013 Part of the legend of the butterfly is that if you tell a wish to a butterfly, it goes straight to God. Though event planners were concerned that they would need to learn if butterflies fly in the rain, a clear day proved sunny for the dedication of Sondra’s Garden, … More Sondra’s Garden dedicated with butterfly release
The Newsroom is entertainment, and as entertainment it’s as good or better than anything you’re likely to experience these days anywhere on TV or at the movies. But it is also entertainment with a high quotient of information and education about how big-time TV news really works and why integrity-filled, high-quality news is important in a … More Why I’m a little obsessed with ‘The Newsroom’
Originally Published in The Catholic Accent Vol. 52 No. 26 p. 18 GREENSBURG — “Sometimes life is unfair, and sometimes bad things happen. That’s hard to understand whether you are 18 or 80,” said Haley Scott DeMaria, who spoke at Seton Hill University’s commencement ceremony May 11. Scott DeMaria, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, … More Speaker inspires Seton Hill graduates
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