centralia

Joe Popson’s in Centralia is closed. But the memories remain

This is a major blast from the past.. major being before even shopping malls killed main street USA. This is an image of Joe Popson’s store in Centralia, PA.. meat, groceries.. tobacco. Eventually the town of Centralia got destroyed by a coal mine fire, the coal region main street stores got killed by the Schuylkill … Read moreJoe Popson’s in Centralia is closed. But the memories remain

Make like a tree and listen to this podcast

Whoever knew that talking about trees would be so entertaining! Recently a compadre from Andes Nursery sat down with me for a podcast, talking about his tree business, Centralia, local ice cream stops, and whether trees could talk. (That was my question, showing the potential odd paranoia about being alone in forests that exists deep … Read moreMake like a tree and listen to this podcast

As coal still burns under Centralia, trash piles up above

As coal still burns under Centralia, trash piles up above: It is interesting to get a perspective on Centralia as written by outsiders.. In this case of the linked article, it from the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER.. One portion of the the article I most as follows: “Centralia’s streets also make it easy to drive in, dump … Read moreAs coal still burns under Centralia, trash piles up above

Stranger things: Interview with a Centralia director

Before beginning, a few tidbits of information need revealing. I was born and raised in Centralia. At least for a time, until my family was forced out along with many others in the 1980s. The time was strange.. as a child, it felt surreal. Upended.. odd…last minute rites to a town that was. And as … Read moreStranger things: Interview with a Centralia director