I feel better. I don’t feel better knowing that George Trosky is in charge of policing the entire east end of Pittsburgh — that’s still a little scary to me. But I was happy to find that I’m not the only one concerned about it. Check these out: PG editorial, which raises the excellent question… Read More even hotter.
This, boys and girls, is not good. The Dispatch tells us today that the new Big Ten Network plans on airing three Ohio State football games this season — the two openers against Youngstown State Sept. 1 and Akron Sept. 8, and a yet-to-be-announced conference game later in the season. The non-conference games won’t bother… Read More frightening.
Fred and Ethel are on their way for our annual Get A Room In A Downtown Hotel So There’s No Driving Involved Weekend. This year’s itinerary includes: Three Rivers Arts Festival. Gotta buy some more $800 purses. The 12th Annual Pennsylvania Microbrewers’ Festival, at Penn Brewing. Thirty breweries. Three hours. Sweet merciful jesus. Pirates vs.… Read More ouch (in advance).
* Thanks to everyone who participated in the Second Annual Uncle Crappy NCAA Final Four Challenge. Congratulations to Mr. Burns, who proved without a doubt this year that he’s capable of picking games all by himself, and therefore will be the recipient of the promised fabulous prizes. * An honorable mention goes to Columbus native… Read More swamped.
I’m not sure what to call what’s been falling for the past several hours. I know our truck was covered with ice when I walked out to the parking lot to head home. I know that the truck was pelted with something frozen during the entire trip. And I know, thanks to The Wife, that… Read More snow. and other stuff.
I woke up in the Rocky Mountains instead of the Appalachian foothills. Seriously, it’s dumping outside, and I wish I was stuck at Seven Springs instead of writing about the weather in the newsroom. I’m sure our friend in Yellowknife is probably amused at our hysteria over a snowstorm — after all, it’s a balmy… Read More milk, bread and toilet paper.
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