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Friday, June 27th, 2008 Wednesday morning, as I prepare to visit the Titanic Exhibition at a local museum:
“Carnegie Science Center.”
“Hi! I know you’re supposed to call a couple days in advance for reservations, but my sister and I were planning on arriving at 1, and I wanted to be sure there was room…”
“I’m sorry, we’re not showing today.”
“Oh, [...]
Sex and the City of Pittsburgh
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
A theater close to me, one of the newly-built, large, flashy cinemas, opened Sex and the City last night, and you would think that Pittsburgh was holding the national red carpet premier with all of the big hair, heels, tiny sequin dresses, and groups of squealing BFF’s flooding the surrounding Waterfront.
I didn’t see it, [...]
Over the top
Monday, May 26th, 2008I went to Kennywood yesterday and used a disposable camera for the first time in at least five years. I started using a cheap Kodak point-and-shoot sometime around 11th grade.
There was something kind of cool about being limited to twenty-seven shots. Where I would usually take five or six pictures to get something right, [...]
As I drive
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008I swear, for the past week, I’ve awakened every morning to beautiful, sun-filled blue skies. I’ve stretched and smiled and said, “so pretty!” And it never fails, by the time I get myself together and set foot outside, the sky is overcast and it’s at least 25 degrees colder than I feel it ought [...]
2008 Burghies, better than a Bloggie
Saturday, March 15th, 2008 It apparently started in the comments section of this blog entry, and when I arrived at a screening of Ghostbusters last night with my very favorite people, I was greeted with wine, a chocolate fountain, and the biggest award I could’ve ever hoped to receive.
Norm got it on video:
“I went all the way to [...]
Gearing up
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
I was emailed a video this morning, and I’m somewhat perplexed as to his identity. Anyone? Anyone?
At this time in two days, I will be somewhere between flights on my way to Austin, TX for the SXSW Interactive conference and 2008 Bloggie Awards. I am excited, and I am petrified. If I’m not high [...]
Pittsburgh helps a blogger out
Thursday, January 31st, 2008 I’m really lucky to be from Pittsburgh.
When the news of the Bloggies made it through the grapevine on the local level, I was contacted by Ashley DiParlo (seriously, between her and Andrew Stockey, how could anyone not claim serious eye candy? WTAE has the hotness) to do a little interview that would run Thursday, [...]
Dearest daily newspaper consumers
Monday, December 17th, 2007
I’m well aware of the person you think I am, as my general idea would have been similar if I had ever wondered how the newspaper got into my front yard every morning before I decided to become your delivery girl. But please, and especially for the elderly among us, let me clarify.
It is [...]
This is the city
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
I ran out of Christmas cards the other night and was forced to make a 2am run to my 24-hour Giant Eagle for backup.
I threw on a hoodie and left my apartment. It was dead quiet, and as I walked to my car I heard a gentle who, whhoooo and immediately stopped to listen. [...]
Santarchy in Pittsburgh
Monday, December 10th, 2007As I sat on a bench at one of my spots in the city, eating a pita and wishing I had brought mittens, I noticed a small gathering of Christmas characters congregating alongside the road. Perhaps for a show? A parade? Were they on break from working the department stores?
Something’s going on here.
Oh! Wait. [...]
Attack
Thursday, November 29th, 2007 It was after midnight and I was driving through the Liberty Tunnels, which run about a mile and connect the south part of the city with town. My music was turned down low, barely audible, and I was in a daze, aware that there weren’t any other cars around me.
As I drove, and my [...]
Light up night / A post in pictures
Friday, November 16th, 2007We headed into the city tonight for the Santa Spectacular.
Every person who lives in Pittsburgh was there.
It was hard to see because every parent had stacks of children on their shoulders, but there was a stage with some dancing.
Then a flamboyant Santa arrived.
He pointed his big stick at things and they lit up, like [...]
Five seconds of fame
Friday, November 9th, 2007 Yesterday was Blogfest’s third birthday, and news personality Andrew Stockey made an appearance to shoot a brief story about the local blogging scene.
(Have you ever been in a room while a news story was being filmed? It’s captivating.)
I finally met a bunch of local writers for the first time in person, although in most [...]
A story of heart and penguins
Saturday, October 20th, 2007This is my sister, Molly. She’s 13.
Earlier this summer, before entering 8th grade, Molly found out that her best friend had a lump on her brain. A few weeks later, the lump was found to be cancerous. In these past five months, Molly has matured quicker and more completely than I thought possible in [...]
Pittsburgh on Google Street View
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 Pittsburgh is on Street View. I haven’t really dug through it yet, and so have yet to find individuals being hit by cars or pigeons being kicked by individuals, but they seem to have covered the city pretty thoroughly.
And hey! Here’s the Steel Phantom!
And my previous place of employment!
And the sanctuary!
Also, speaking of Pittsburgh, [...]
Creative Marathon
Sunday, September 30th, 2007The Creative Treehouse held the 24 Hour Creative Marathon over the past two days. From Friday to Saturday night, with a 24 hour time limit, artists gathered to create pieces based on a theme (this time’s was “lost and found”). The event culminated in a public gallery showing (during which time the finished works [...]
Out of the Darkness
Monday, September 24th, 2007Photos from the AFSP benefit walk to build awareness for suicide prevention. Complete set here.
A thrilling comparison of high school marching bands
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 Which would you prefer to watch for an hour and a half?
Band Style: Suburban
Structure: Formal, Proud
Size: Very Large
Venues (aside from football games): Presidential Inauguration Parades, NFL Halftime Shows
Uniforms: Crisp, Clean, Neat, Glittering
Notes: A traditional, profound performance. Plays classics, anthems, with ease and class. Musicians march with perfected precision. Brings [...]
Raising smaller voices: Facebook as a medium
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 Once in a while, I creep on over to my high school alma mater’s Facebook group to check changes and catch gossip through the eyes of the students. My findings are usually pretty insignificant:
Plaster falling from ceilings: Check.
Classroom Shortages: Check.
Constant matball: Yes!
On my last visit, about a month ago, I noticed a wall post [...]
Did my heart love till now?
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Spent the day at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.
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