Zoo Night May 25, 2007

This is the feisty little fellow that wouldn’t let us get by him at the zoo! We nervously laughed and waited for him to attack. I have the greatest picture of my friend trying to get by but she begged me (make that threatened me) [...]

Eye of an Elephant May 21, 2007

They say the eyes are the window to the soul but this guy is still a mystery to me. He is beautiful, isn’t he? I have to wonder what a big guy like this is thinking when he’s looking back at me over the fence.
I [...]

Phipps Amazing Show May 20, 2007

You have to make the time to go see the AMAZING glass show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.I took this picture and it’s my new screensaver.International glass artist Dale Chihuly’s exhibit is BREATHTAKING.Pittsburgh is the seventh city chosen to host the show.If you’ve never been, Phipps is in Oakland inside of Schenley Park. It’s [...]

our glass flowers May 20, 2007

I promised I would show you some of our glass flowers when I got them. Here they are. Aren’t they special? They are my Mother’s Day gifts. For those of you who didn’t read my earlier post. We went to tour the Pittsburgh Glass [...]

Race for the Cure May 15, 2007

This was my view at the Race for the Cure. Amazing. More amazing every year. I’ve been helping with the race for 13 years. It’s wonderful to see how far it’s [...]

Goodbye Gwen May 15, 2007

The very first time I ever interviewed Commander Gwen Elliott I knew we’d be friends. She had a way about her to make me feel so comfortable. [...]

Pittsburgh Glass Center May 13, 2007

We took a tour of the Pittsburgh Glass Center on Penn Avenue near South Negley Avenue. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org It is amazing. This is Amy. She showed us around and explained everything that goes into glass making.

Then the kids got their shot at [...]

Go Red for Women May 8, 2007

I learned a lot this weekend at the Go Red For Women Luncheon in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.It was all about our hearts… and how women play an important role in keeping the family heart healthy…. both figuratively and literally.

The Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs organized the event. Here are some facts [...]

Recipes/Cool Website May 8, 2007

Soon to come are pictures of my weekend in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County and the “Go Red For Women Luncheon”. Many people at the event emailed me photos and I’ll share them soon.
For now, check out this cool website my cool producer, Kevin Kalia found on the web. It’s a sunlight map of the Earth. [...]

Local Illustrator, John Manders May 6, 2007

I wanted to say thank you to illustrator John Manders. He gave my daughter, Allison, one of his books and signed it for her. SHE LOVES IT! I think his work is amazing! Ally has read this story to [...]

Nemacolin Secrets May 4, 2007

Nemacolin’s Spa Secrets.I love that place! It’s wonderful and the staff was wonderful to share some cool things we can all do at home to relax and enjoy our time with our families a little more.We first met the Executive Chef Jeremy Critchfield who made for us three yummy dishes that are designed to help [...]

Steelers Fan Blitz May 2, 2007

The fan blitz at Heinz Field was a blast! It was raining but there was no way we were going to miss a chance to step on the hallowed grass. So we went with some friends at braved the day and it was no surprised that the place was [...]