Tim Hering

The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives by David Mura My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself – Racial Myths and Our American Narratives, by David Mura, is a collection of essays aimed at…

“When Breath Becomes Air” is a beautifully written memoir about redefining life goals when even the most meticulously laid plans suddenly change. While the author writes this in response to a terminal diagnosis, we can apply the lessons he imparts in…

My name is Timothy Hering. Most people call me Tim. Family still calls me Timmy, though I wouldn’t suggest that if you aren’t. I’ve also been referred to as a variety of other things as well, but you probably haven’t been doing it right if you…

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fredrik Backman has a way of developing characters that pull you into a story and don’t let go. For those who have trouble with timelines that are not exactly linear, this might be a hard…

Join me for an afternoon of Notions and Nightsongs, in person at New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142, at 3 pm, Saturday, June 11, 2022. I will be joined by Nancy Zipay DeSalvo on piano for a program…

Summer is beginning to wind down, though it really seems to have just begun, and as the first day of classes approaches, I have what is understandably a mix of feelings. I am, of course, a little excited but with a bit of apprehension mixed in. I…

Over 30 years later than first intended, then delayed even more by a pandemic, please join me for a live stream of my Junior Recital from Westminster College’s Wallace Memorial Chapel in New Wilmington, PA on Sunday, August 9 at 4 pm. Due to the…

I have been awarded a fellowship through the Drinko Center at Westminster College for undergraduate research and am studying The Causes and Effects of the Involuntary Activation of the Valsalva Maneuver in Brass Instrumentalists. In layman’s terms,…

I have been awarded a fellowship through the Drinko Center at Westminster College for undergraduate research and am studying The Causes and Effects of the Involuntary Activation of the Valsalva Maneuver in Brass Instrumentalists. In layman’s terms,…

Year one of my college reboot is over. While I don’t exactly regret not transferring the music credits I had from my first go round, I have found myself calculating how many more of them I need to fulfill that portion of my now double major. I’ve…

And just like that, there are 3 weeks left until classes begin. My email has been buzzing the past few days. Reminders about parking passes… Informational emails about auditions for various musical groups… Don’t forget to purchase a meal plan… Check…

Summer is beginning to wind down, though it really seems to have just begun, and as the first day of classes approaches, I have what is understandably a mix of feelings. I am, of course, a little excited but with a bit of apprehension mixed in. I…

My name is Timothy Hering. Most people call me Tim. Family still calls me Timmy, though I wouldn’t suggest that if you aren’t. I’ve also been referred to as a variety of other things as well, but you probably haven’t been doing it right if you…