It’s hard to think that 70-years ago a night of in-home entertainment consisted of gathering around the radio listening to action-adventure series, westerns, chilling mysteries and laughable comedians. There were no 60-inch flat screens where the evening news was brought to you in stunning high-definition or that latest straight-to-DVD flick… Read More ""Jack Benny & Wilkes-Barre." Or, "What Radio Was.""
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"Bob Cordaro & A.J. Munchak Indicted." Or, "We Saw This Train Coming From A Mile Away."
They stood proudly in the Lackawanna County Stadium sharing their excitement that they just inked a deal to bring the Triple A team of the New York Yankees to to Moosic. But at what cost? They sat next to each other during Lackawanna Commissioner’s meetings announcing plans of grandeur, many… Read More ""Bob Cordaro & A.J. Munchak Indicted." Or, "We Saw This Train Coming From A Mile Away.""
"Mugshots." Or, "A Photographers Dream or Nightmare."
One of the things I enjoy on the Palm Beach Post‘s website is the “Booking Blotter” – mugshots of the latest scallywags booked into the Palm Beach County Jail. It’s here where drug dealers, prostitutes, trespassers and wife beaters have their photos published for the world to see. While the… Read More ""Mugshots." Or, "A Photographers Dream or Nightmare.""
FML: Marriage
FML. It’s one of those abbreviations like LOL, although this one is a little different. FML, or “f**k my life,” is not just a phrase but a popular website similar to Twitter. Participants post short accounts referred to as “life flop stories.” Examples taken from the website include: Today, I… Read More "FML: Marriage"
"Luzerne County’s Financial Mess." Or, "Oh Constance, Oh Constance, Please Bring Me My Seeds."
The Luzerne County Commissioners got an unexpected question from a Hanover Township resident during a recent commissioner’s meeting. After being grilled for Commissioner Maryanne “I-Me-My” Petrilla’s decision to mail property tax bills out without the homestead exemption, several angry taxpayers made their opinions heard including Constance Hartman. Connie used to… Read More ""Luzerne County’s Financial Mess." Or, "Oh Constance, Oh Constance, Please Bring Me My Seeds.""
"Snowicane!" Or, "Fear-Monger’s Holiday."
When I was just a wee little lad, I remember listening to the Harry West Show every morning on WARM-AM in Scranton, PA. Harry was a quirky little devil who got ratings despite his vaudevillian routine decades after vaudeville was declared dead. A staple of Harry’s morning show was AccuWeather… Read More ""Snowicane!" Or, "Fear-Monger’s Holiday.""
"The Trouble With Signs." Or, "Why Proofreading Matters."
As I was driving on Interstate 81 North in Pittston, PA today, I noticed a billboard for a now defunct restaurant suddenly made a return appearance. Not quite sure why the sign was resurrected, but after seeing it, something looked a little odd. I pulled off the Interstate and made… Read More ""The Trouble With Signs." Or, "Why Proofreading Matters.""
"Identity Crisis." Or, "I'll Have a Large with Extra Cheese and Lamb."
If you’re hungry for a pizza, you call a pizza shop. Want some Chinese take away? Call the local Chinese restaurant. Looking to get your car cleaned? Then go to the car wash. You don’t need to put together a flow chart to in order to determine the outcome of… Read More ""Identity Crisis." Or, "I'll Have a Large with Extra Cheese and Lamb.""
"Lou Barletta Hits Old Forge." Or, "39 Miles North of Hazleton."
Hazleton [PA] mayor Lou Barletta was seen chatting it up with Lackawanna County District Attorney Andy Jarobla at Arcaro & Gennell‘s in Old Forge tonight. Barletta, who is running for Congress, kicked off his campaign at the popular pizza place with a free rally. Based on the parking situation, I’m… Read More ""Lou Barletta Hits Old Forge." Or, "39 Miles North of Hazleton.""
"Valentine's Day, 1977." Or, "Al Capone, St. Valentine & Mary MacGregor."
Well, it’s finally arrived. One of the five Hallmark Holiday’s celebrated in the United States. The one day of the year where florists are delivering dozens and dozens of red roses to lovers all over the country. The day we pause and remember the seven members of Bugs Moran’s North… Read More ""Valentine's Day, 1977." Or, "Al Capone, St. Valentine & Mary MacGregor.""