almost finished.

Beautiful. It’s tempting to see Troy Smith holding up that Heisman Trophy and think about all he’s accomplished, both at Ohio State and before. It’s tempting to think about this as the pinnacle of his college career. But we’re not done yet, right? I’m sure Troy would be quick to point out that he has… Read More almost finished.

big nut.

It took me a while to figure out what was going on with this commercial the first time I saw it. And I don’t think it immediately dawned on me what the giant rock was doing with all these college mascots. And then I saw the end of the spot, right about here, and realized… Read More big nut.

after.

Wow. That was disappointing. I sat in the newsroom all day, listening to the doom and disaster on the scanner. But when I came outside to unbury my car… Uh, undusting was more like it. The National Weather Service says we’re supposed to get another 1 to 3 inches tonight. I’ll believe it when I… Read More after.

before.

This is our porch this morning. We’re supposed to get 18 feet of snow by the time I come home. And another 37 feet by this time on Friday. No. Not really. But if you listen to the panic in the voices of Pittsburgh’s TV weather readers, that’s what you’d think. I’m certain there’s not… Read More before.

curve ball.

You didn’t think I forgot about skiiing, did you? We’re getting only flurries here, but it’s cold enough in the Laurel Highlands that Seven Springs has been making snow since last night. It’s going to stay cold enough all week, in fact, that they may make enough snow to be open by the weekend. I’m… Read More curve ball.