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The Many Personalities of Bobby Keller
August 8, 2010 | No Comment
The Many Personalities of Bobby Keller

Bobby Keller is a stand-up comedian in Scranton, but he rarely attends his own performances. Melvin McPhinnis, however, regularly takes his place on stage.
Melvin is one of the many characters Keller plays, or rather inhabits, …

An Interview with Drew Curtis of Fark
August 6, 2010 | No Comment
An Interview with Drew Curtis of Fark

Here’s a blast from the past: Sometime in 2004, when I was running an online magazine called The Heretic, I interviewed Drew Curtis of Fark for an article. He was a class act and got …

Jazz Festival Returns to Scranton
August 1, 2010 | No Comment
Jazz Festival Returns to Scranton

Chicago. New Orleans. Scranton. While only two of these cities may come to mind when thinking about jazz music, a group of local organizers are looking to change that with the sixth annual Scranton Jazz …

Why I Hate the Word “Fiancé”
August 1, 2010 | No Comment
Why I Hate the Word “Fiancé”

Did you ever have a friend who just got engaged? Sure, it’s great for them, but it’s just about the worst fucking thing for anyone within a three-mile radius because they can never just shut …