by Mike BreslinA whimsical look at growing up in the Anthracite Coal Region: flattop haircuts, football fanaticism, block parties, balsa wood models, bleenies, beer...of course...and much, much, mo...

...From the moment I spotted him I stood at the porch railing rigid as a statue, breathing though my nose so the vapor of my breath in the cool night air wouldn't give me away. Breathing through th...