Month: October 2019

The musicians of Classic Albums Live, in town to perform The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” at the F.M. Kirby Center a couple of weeks ago, told us to not expect them to talk. “Once we start,” the lead guitarist said, “we… Continue Reading →

My kids live in two of the most dynamic, exciting cities in America. My daughter in Austin, Texas, and my son in Los Angeles, California. Hollywood, to be exact. And, yet, they envy me living in Northeastern Pennsylvania. At least… Continue Reading →

I hadn’t been to a Penn State game in some time, so I don’t know if this wrinkle added to the famous “We are” chant is new this year or has been around for so time. I do know I… Continue Reading →

Yesterday, I learned, was National Pierogi Day. I’m fond of saying I could eat pizza every day. I must say the same about pierogies. A lot was written regarding the occasion and in almost every article, whether in print or… Continue Reading →

In my world, you live in fear of typos. I made one the other day in my column. Typed “and” when I meant “an.” Fortunately an editor caught it. Funny thing is, I read over the column at least ten… Continue Reading →

Harry West was a funny, funny man. But he was no joke. The legendary radio personality who died on Sept. 27, came into almost every home in Northeastern Pennsylvania every morning for decades. Mine was one. I ate breakfast with… Continue Reading →