I watch WBRE TV, Channel 28, news in the morning. I may switch to WNEP Channel 16 every now and then but mostly it’s Channel 28. The biggest reason is loyalty to my former students. While there is one LCCC… Continue Reading
Get folks talking about the Pittston Tomato Festival and a name that might not come up is that of Harold “Buddy” Golomb. But it should. For as long as I can remember, Harry Golomb, his wife Audrey and their assorted… Continue Reading
Every now and then as I write, a little voice inside is telling me something is wrong. I usually pay attention. But sometimes I don’t. And wind up paying for it. Such was the case two weeks ago when I… Continue Reading
My first inkling when I saw Atty. Michael Lombardo, Pittston City councilman, Thursday evening was to give him a big “hello” and shake his hand. I’m sure, out of the corner of his eye, he saw my face light up.… Continue Reading
The Spring Semester at the college was supposed to start yesterday, but it didn’t. We got snowed out. I got the message right after I put the coffee on at 5 a.m. I always get up at 5 when I… Continue Reading
I had to tell someone I just drank coffee with butter. But whom? I decided on my niece Sarah in Roanoke, Virginia. She’s in her 30s, a dentist and a mommy of three, and very “with it,” as we used… Continue Reading
I probably should have gotten this in before the college football season ended. Nevertheless. One of my favorite things during the college season is tuning into ESPN’s Game Day to see the posters fans created. Messages like “Rudy was offsides.… Continue Reading
You’ve seen the commercial. A young man and his date are being seated at their table at a restaurant. “You look amazing!” he says to the young lady. And she does. Attractive dress and all that goes with it. “And… Continue Reading
Whether I have the Citizens Voice before me, which I prefer, or I am reading the paper online because the “real” one has yet to land on my porch, I always bless myself before turning to the obituaries. I’ve been… Continue Reading