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Cows, corn and the CHL
Notes from the editor
Cows and corn. Corn and cows.
This was my mantra late last summer as my partner and I searched for our new home in Lancaster County. You see, we were in the process of relocating to the area from Buffalo, New York. And while Upstate has its share of both cows and corn, I was clearly not prepared for the shear volume this area has to offer of both. "Toto," I thought to myself, "this sure as hell ain't Kansas."
I recall a colleague's reply to an email I had sent out announcing our imminent move. "Lancaster? Pennsylvania? What the fuck will you do in Lancaster, Pennsylvania?" Emphasizing Pennsylvania, because Upstate, too, has a Lancaster. (Buffalonians tend to insert a hard "g" into the middle its suburban sister's name - which can incite much debate in this area about its proper pronunciation - but that's a story for another day.) I have to admit that, while I was eager for the move and the prospect of a new adventure, a small part of me echoed this sentiment and was anxious to discover what awaited me here in "Amish Country," as our friends back in Buffalo lovingly referred to our new home.
CHL! CHL! CHL!
Flash-forward one year. I am now inspired to chant a new mantra, thanks to the infectious enthusiasm that emanates from the Creative House of Lancaster's membership. I remember a day back in early June of this year as I cruised the 'net in a local café, thinking to myself, "there must be more to this area they call lank-stir."
That's when Anne came into my life.
To no avail I had joined Meetup.com in hopes of connecting with other local artist and designers. (I still am waiting to receive even one scrap of information from this site.) To my great fortune, Anne Kirby found my post, took it upon herself to contact me via MySpace and invited me to join the ranks of the Creative House of Lancaster. I eagerly accepted and the rest, as the cliché goes, is history my friends.
I wax cathartic; I'll get to the point.
I have so much enthusiasm for The House and what it can offer Lancaster. The need for this group is palpable; as is evident by the electricity created at each of our meetings. It's as if we were all waiting for something exciting to happen and it finally has. The House has brought together so much talent with such passion to question, observe, explore, push, understand, connect and, above all, create. Which brings me to why Subject2Change has been formed. As a voice for the Creative House of Lancaster, it is our goal to question, observe, explore, push, understand, connect and create right along with you.
Welcome to Subject to change. This is your 'zine and we look forward to your input, support, help, criticism - anything you feel like throwing our way. Please drop us a line and share what's on you mind.
Max Phillips
Subject2Change Editor
eZine@theCHL.org