After two nights of darkness (no electricity, thanks to the windy remnants of Ike), I figured a Pirates-Dodgers game might cheer me up. Wrong. But by attending Tuesday's game, I had a chance to witness two plays that captured the essence of this … [Continue reading]
Paddlin’ on the Allegheny
I finally accomplished something I've been talking about doing all summer! Along with a bunch of other beginners, I kayaked on the Allegheny River from PNC Park to Herr's Island and back. The little excursion -- about 4 miles round trip -- is … [Continue reading]
Bill Clinton sure can give a speech
I've not been following the ins and outs of the Democratic National Convention this week. The results were decided months ago, and the insider machinations of party politics just don't interest me. However, I will almost always stop for a few … [Continue reading]
Newspapers ignored the law of supply and demand
I've been saying for years that the newspaper industry is declining because there's nothing in newspapers that people want to read. It turns out that in a way I was right, but I didn't think it the whole way through. Vin Crosbie, one of the great … [Continue reading]
Arriving at Edinboro
Saturday was "moving day" for Ian. He's now part of the Edinboro University student body and seems to have settled nicely -- after one day -- into his dorm room. Ian was excited to be there, and even tolerated the decorating and set-up efforts … [Continue reading]
My Immortal — Evanescence
My Immortal - Evanescence I'm so tired of being here Suppressed by all my childish fears And if you have to leave I wish that you would just leave 'Cause your presence still lingers here And it won't leave me alone These wounds won't seem … [Continue reading]