Like vinyl record albums, manual typewriters are making a comeback. Actually, not like vinyl records at all. They’re enormously popular once again. Typewriters, as far as I can tell, are enormously popular with one person. It happens to be Tom… Continue Reading
I was surprised and saddened that none of the accounts I read on the death of actor Albert Finney mentioned his performance of “Scrooge” in the musical by the same name based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” As a… Continue Reading
Love is silly. If you don’t believe me, you haven’t been shopping for valentines. It’s difficult not to feel silly when buying a card with a cute little bunny, or puppy, or kitty cat expressing your “wuv” for your sweetheart.… Continue Reading
My friend Paul Martin (Trzcinski) will bring his acoustic guitar and stylized vocals to Wegman’s Marketplace Café this evening (Feb. 8) and I am delighted. I always love listening to Paul’s music, but I particularly love when he plays at… Continue Reading
I saw a brand-new Chevy Impala parked outside a coffee shop the other day. It looked fabulous. And sad. Chevrolet announced last year it intends to discontinue production of its top-of-the-line family sedan after the 2019 models. To me, that’s… Continue Reading
There’s a playfulness in the air at The Red Mill Tavern in Pittston that always puts a smile on my face. It starts with owner Robbie Johnson. He’s a warm, charming guy who makes you feel you are his most… Continue Reading
It stopped snowing a little after 8 last night and I immediately started pulling on my boots to head out to shovel. The look on my wife’s face told me what she was thinking. “I’d rather do this in the… Continue Reading
So The Wizard of Oz is 80 years old and to mark the occasion it will be performed live on stage this weekend? Well, you won’t find me there. It’s not that I dislike The Wizard of Oz. It’s that… Continue Reading
National Cheese Lovers Day Sunday brought memories of the late Steve Lukasik. Steve and his brother Bill operated Lukasik Photographic Studio in Dupont, Pa. Steve, a graduate of the famed Antonelli School of Photography in Philadelphia, was a true artist.… Continue Reading
Zero the weatherman said Zero will be the temp When Monday we get out of bed Or at least make an attempt Yes, winter has finally awaken After seemingly sleeping in Guess we’re not forsaken Much to our chagrin On… Continue Reading