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  • “Quates” or “Quoits”?

    How many of us Shamokinites have played a good, drunken game of which was introduced to me as "Quates" at mountain/cabin/campground party? Well, apparently none of us have (give me a few paragraphs and I'll tell you why!) Many moons ago I thought I was going to kick ass at a sweet game of hor...

  • Friendly Skies: Plane Ride Or Unwarranted Lap Dance? Friendly Skies: Plane Ride Or Unwarranted Lap Dance?

    I had only flown twice before, but I was extremely excited about flying alone from JFK to LAX to visit my sister and brother-in-law in Bel Air. This was going to be a HUGE difference from Shamokin and the up-tight East Coasters! Plus, no layovers...perfect. However, I did NOT say that I was adve...

  • Excuse Me, Do You Work Here? Excuse Me, Do You Work Here?

    While working as a receptionist at my local welfare office, I have experienced more situations and conversations than ANYONE would find believable. These stories are all 100% true. I'd like to give you a brief glimpse into one of my favorites. A Favorite Work Story Now I'd like you to kn...

  • Is Squirrel Real Cause Of Power Outage??? Is Squirrel Real Cause Of Power Outage???

    Once again, a poor, innocent rodent is accused of power outages throughout the Shamokin and Coal Township area. Can one small (although beady-eyed) squirrel cause that much damage to two ENTIRE towns? This author thinks NOT (but this is only the opinion of Shamokin.biz and does not reflect an...

  • The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 3) The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 3)

    So, back to the Camp Crystal Lake reference...any Friday the 13th fans out there? Well, much like the original movie, you can not expect to hide in the Nature Trail from you current ex's jilted lover, just as you couldn't from Mrs. Vorhees. SHE WILL FIND YOU. No matter how many drugs are in ...

  • The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 2) The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 2)

    (Please Note: The first post in this series can be found at http://shamokin.biz/shamokin-nature-trail-adventure/) And so...my adventure fully began. The Shamokin-Coal Township Nature Trail was not only a refuge for students seeking asylum from skipped classes and bad acid trips, but also...

  • The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 1) The Shamokin/Coal Township Nature Trail: An Up-Close Adventure (Part 1)

    Anyone who attended Shamokin Area High School (later named Shamokin Junior/Senior High School) should be MORE than familiar with our "Nature Trail." When I was still in Catholic grade school, we went to the Nature Trail on a field trip. Are you kidding me? I know that the Catholic school...

  • Dear A.K.A. - Dear A.K.A. – “Twat-Blocked”

    What can you do when you've been "twat-blocked" (same as "cock-blocked" for a guy—check the links for the Urban Dictionary definitions) by another unknown female or even a friend ? Case & Point:  You see a hot guy across a crowded restaurant/bar. You express interest aloud to friends/oth...

  • Back In The Diz-ay: Bike Riding The Shamokin Train Tracks...Armed Back In The Diz-ay: Bike Riding The Shamokin Train Tracks…Armed

    When I was about 13 years old, the Shamokin/Coal Township region was a relatively safe area to go for a stroll or bike ride alone. As the years passed, at age 19, I felt that bike riding by myself coincided with carrying a concealed hand gun for protection. WTF??? Was this paranoia setting in f...

  • THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part 5) THE Best Quotes From THE Best Movies (Part 5)

    Greetings, loyal readers of our humble site! Here are more movies that I have promised to deliver to you along with my favorite quotes. My goal is for you, the  reader, to also respond with your favorite lines from these movies, ones that I may have not mentioned and/or are particularly memora...

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