We have entries from AA, the Sister, Kewyson, Dawn, HP, Ethel, Spoon, Jack, Burgh Baby, Gina, Mystery Michelle, Mr. Burns, Large, Fred and, thanks to a lot of coin flippage, Juan. And in the interest of being as transparent as possible — and because I have a shitload of work stuff to do today and… Read More ticktickticktick.
We’re about 24 hours away from the start of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament; that means you have about 24 hours to complete your entry for the Fourth Annual Uncle Crappy NCAA Final Four Challenge. I know from past challenges that yinz guys will be horribly slow in getting your entries to me. I’ll… Read More faucnffc approacheth.
It’s perhaps one of the most difficult jobs anywhere — working as a guitar tech for the Avett Brothers. I’ve seen these guys twice, both at free shows during the Three Rivers Arts Festival. And I can say this — those instruments get abused: banjos tossed around, strings broken everywhere, a cello wielded like a… Read More jumping.
Ohio State couldn’t complete its run through the Big Ten tournament, but no matter — they’re ready to start the Big Dance, and that means it’s time for the Fourth Annual Uncle Crappy NCAA Final Four Challenge. The regulars know the drill, but I’m hopeful, as always, we’ll have some newcomers to join the fun;… Read More faucnffc.
@ The first-ever Mrs. Crappy Weekend was an unqualified success. We had a relaxing Sunday, the highlight of which was a nice breakfast at First Watch in Cranberry with Woy and (surprise!) Father Spoon. And then there was napping and work (for me) and leisurely shopping (for Mrs. Crappy). She was more than sufficiently cheered… Read More success.
When the guys who own the Penn Brewery announced last year that they were looking for a new home for the restaurant — and shipping off their brewing duties to the Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre — my gut feeling was that we’d never see Penn brewed in Pittsburgh again. I am very happy to say… Read More staying home.
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