Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

realized while watching the film that there are some Buddhist themes throughout the movie. The title of this film is called Groundhog Day directed by Harold Ramis and released February 12, 1993. The movie takes place in a small town called Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This movie is about a weatherman named Phil is out to broadcast the annual arrival of the groundhog…

I grew up in a small, rural community in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Recently I returned to visit my high school where I saw my former band director. He asked me an interesting question; one I had never been asked before, “What is the most important thing you have learned from your experiences?” Without dwelling on the question much I replied, “People are more similar than they are different.” I surprised myself with this blunt statement that streamed out of my mouth. After reflecting, I believe…