STRENGTH & FOCUS: How to pay it forward
Today’s focus will be on the idea and practice of paying it forward. Perhaps you remember the film “Pay It Forward” (2000) starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment. In the movie, the young character Trevor McKinney (Osment) is given an assignment by his teacher, Mr. Simonet (Spacey): to think of something that […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Brutus and Bet (beagles) and Major (tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Introductions, questions, and the daily routine of a transgender woman
This morning, like a lot of women, I got up, got dressed, put on some makeup, and ran out the door to get to work. It’s all just routine to me, now, but about a year ago, it was a struggle. I struggled to figure out clothes and makeup. I struggled to put it on […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: Silly bidding techniques
I’ve already discussed stealthy bidding techniques and overt ones. Then I took a stroll through that cerebral zoo of mine where I keep all of my absurdity. There I found silly bidding techniques, ones that I’ve never actually seen used, but that would be hilarious should they ever be employed by auction-goers. The Slasher Flick […]
PHOTOS: Big Time Wrestling at the Lackawanna College Student Union Gym in Scranton, 06/05/15
There was a line running out the door to get into the Lackawanna College Student Union Gymnasium on Friday, June 5, and for good reason – wrestling had finally returned to the building formerly known as the Scranton Catholic Youth Center. Well-known WWE superstars like Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Jerry Sags, […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: Know your path. Enjoy your journey.
Warmer days in Northeastern Pennsylvania bring hikes on the Appalachian Trail, whitewater rafting tours, mountain bike adventures and, of course, weekend camping trips. No matter where you plan on going, or by what means, the most important part in any journey is having a clear destination. Sure, some folks prefer to wander aimlessly in hopes […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Vanilla (pit bull terrier) and Batman (black kitten/crime-fighter)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
Wrestling returns to the former Scranton CYC with Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and more on June 5
Local wrestler hopes to see the sport make a comeback at the Lackawanna College Student Union Gym
It’s not Madison Square Garden or Korakuen Hall. It’s not even Philadelphia’s Viking Hall. But the building at 500 Jefferson Avenue in Scranton has a long legacy in the history of professional wrestling. Once, it was known as the Scranton Catholic Youth Center, and just about every WWE wrestler from Bruno Sammartino to Mick Foley, […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: 20 ways to enjoy your spring
A few weeks ago, I wrote about spring cleaning and getting rid of the mental and emotional junk cluttering your mind. If you need a refresher, go ahead and revisit those discussions here and here. For this week’s episode of excellence, I decided to put together a list of 20 ways to enjoy your spring. […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Maxine (bulldog mix) and 7 tabby kittens
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
