There is a small town at the border of Pennsylvania and Ohio named Midland, PA.  It is a town much like other formerly great towns which thrived due to the steel industry, and felt the sharp sting of joblessness as that same industry died.  It is a town afflicted with poverty, broken homes, and dreams of better days.  Yet, it is not a town of hopelessness.
 
A decade ago, we had no idea such a place existed, nor any intention of one day being so enthralled by its residents.  And yet, that is exactly where we are today.  Read more..