Monthly Archives: June 2011

Radio DaZe: So after an interminable amount of “instruction” by Mr.PD who to be kind was probably horrified in anticipation of the reaction to come when the rest of the WJNC met the new long haired, bearded midday announcer, I … Continue reading →

I have a love hate affair with clichés. If one more person comes up and says to me “hot enough for you?” they will be “pushing up daisies.” “On the other hand” (that’s a cliché too, right?) I am the … Continue reading →

WEEKENDER Column: Just another drive up the spine of the Back Mountain on the Memorial Highway. Then, out of the blue, twin flashes of blinding light. Fireworks? It was really bright. Like arc welding, avert your eyes, bright. It was … Continue reading →

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised at anything anymore. I guess my shock-o-meter by this time of my life should be pretty well disconnected. My “been there, done that, got the t-shirt” world weary attitude should protect me from anything … Continue reading →

Tuesday Review: Transcendent Man 2009 NR 83 minutes Directed by Barry Ptolemy You have to love Ray Kurzweil. He is SO goofy and yet so sincere. Plus he is a flat out genius, so he has that goin’ for him. … Continue reading →

We have not one but two land line phone numbers at the Rising ranch. I know that seems positively anachronistic in this age of cell phones and voice over internet protocol but there is a reason. Sort of. The main … Continue reading →

I am at a loss to explain this one. This is off the entrance to the Wyoming Valley Mall that has the “Food Court” if you can call the crap served at those places food. I examined it for a … Continue reading →

Ever lived in a place so small that it doesn’t appear on a map? The old joke is that the “you are now entering” and “you are now leaving” sign is the same sign. I am talking about towns so … Continue reading →

Sunday Wrap: Monday 6/20/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post Tuesday 6/21/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post Wednesday 6/22/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post Thursday 6/23/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post Friday 6/24/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post Saturday 6/25/11: Rant D’Jour Blog Post -30- The … Continue reading →

Have you noticed the new digital signs? They have been sprouting like mushrooms up and down our highways. The biggest ones are of course owned by the billboard companies but there are bright ever changing ones in front of car … Continue reading →