Well, hey there, September. You came in from nowhere. How is this even possible? I feel like I write each week, and each month seems to fly by faster and faster and faster. I can say, though, that I am absolutely loving these temperature changes. It’s fantastic. I’m not only ready for cooler temperatures, but
“I wanted to make the greatest rock record that I’d ever heard.” That’s Bruce Springsteen describing Born to Run — which seems to have fulfilled this hope, as it’s still going strong for its 50th anniversary. Released Aug. 25, 1975, the Boss’s third album became his breakout — a perfect suite of eight magnificently engineered
Sometimes, you have to see the big picture. Look wide, take it all in if you want a good overview of something. Study in every direction, as far as you can and deep as it goes to make the best assessment — but remember the lesson you’ll find in the new book “Nagasaki: The Last
Well, here we are. Another school year has officially started, and summer is pretty much gone. No more weekday swim days. No more staying in jammies until lunch time. No more picnics at lunchtime or ice cream on a random afternoon. No more cuddles on the couch with my Kenzy Mae Mae, watching a random
The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is excited to announce several free performances this month, on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, August 20, 22, and 23. If you’ve ever been curious how a big band rehearses for a concert, then come to the Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College on Wednesday, August 20 for something different: an
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 You are likely to experience a week full of thoughtfulness and introspection, Aries. You are searching for a new source for self-fulfillment, and may be inspired by another’s ideas. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, now is the time to identify your priorities. Figure out what you want or would
Usually, sometime in May, I treat myself to a deluxe pedicure to get my feet and nails ready for sandal season. Now, as summer comes to an end, most folks’ feet could probably use a bit of TLC. But who has time for a nail appointment, what with back-to-school and autumn activities coming in quick
When Webb readers receive this issue on Aug. 26 or 27, I’ll be in the throes of my first-ever week teaching college. And yet I also officially retired more than six years ago. Here’s what happened: Regular followers of my movie pieces will recall that on July 31, I gave a talk at Brown Library
Last week, Webb’s “Weird Words” celebrated a major milestone with our 100th vocabulary column. That somewhat self-indulgent piece comprised a description of my weekly writing process; but it also mentioned another recent milestone: Sometime in the past month or so, the running master-doc—the one from which I draw my lists each week—managed to cross 3,000
Your next free weekend is going to be excellent, knock on wood. The moon will be in the right phase and there’s no Friday the 13th on the horizon, so you’re good. Your lucky socks are clean, you found two pennies this week, and a money spider crawled across your arm yesterday, yay! The weekend
From packing lunchboxes to after-school snacking and evening meals, school days can get hectic in the kitchen – in a hurry. Saving valuable time is of the essence for busy families looking to stave off hunger without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. To help make delicious yet nutritious meals a reality all day long, consider these
