They used to joke there are only two types of people who live in Pittston: Italians, and those who wish they were Italians. We’re talking ethnic descent here. Pittstonians are Americans. But we do treasure our roots. And celebrate the… Continue Reading
The story goes that when Winston Churchill was asked to cut funding for the arts during World War II in order to spend more money on the war effort, he responded, “What do you think we are fighting for?” But… Continue Reading
I’ve eaten a Fenway Frank, a Phillies Frank and last Friday night in L.A., a Dodger Dog. But nothing compares to a Chicago Dog, the wieners they serve at Wrigley Field. I confess I am a hot dog fan. Which… Continue Reading
Phil Sayer died on April 13. You don’t know him. Unless you’ve been to London. Then you do. Sort of. Sayer was the voice of “mind the gap” on the London Underground. If you’ve ridden the subways in London, or… Continue Reading
I need a haircut. What little I have is getting long, and as I watched Sports Center on ESPN Thursday morning it occurred to me that if I let it grow for another week or so I’m gonna start looking… Continue Reading
I find myself doing something these days I haven’t done in some 20 years … following the NBA. Yes, professional basketball, a game that has changed so much (is there such a thing as “traveling” any more?) it sometimes makes… Continue Reading
“EdFest” is a misnomer. I readily admit and happily take credit for clicking the first domino that resulted in the annual musical celebration that bears my name at Luzerne County Community College, but that’s the extent of my involvement. The… Continue Reading
It’s said the first rule of show business is to “leave them wanting more.” The reunited 8th Street Bridge didn’t just adhere to that rule last Saturday night, it was the rule. The legendary local rock band, arguably the best… Continue Reading