weather geekery.

When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning — as it did for Allegheny County just a few minutes ago — that means one of two things has happened: someone has actually spotted a funnel cloud and reported it, or NWS meteorologists have seen something ugly on the radar. Here’s what they’re looking at:… Read More weather geekery.

24 hours.

Good: The Avett Brothers show Tuesday night was spectacular. Brother Anthony and I each got stood up by our dates, who shall go unnamed *coughmrscrappyaaacough*, but we met Mr. and Mrs. Burns for drinks and dinner beforehand and I talked Yohe into coming down for the show as well. You missed a good night, ladies.… Read More 24 hours.

champs.

I think got through the entirety of the NHL playoffs without talking without talking to Fred, a native yinzer who now lives in Columbus. That almost changed the day after Game Six of the finals, when he sent me an email suggesting we talk just before Friday’s finale. Gah. I try not to be superstitious,… Read More champs.