Archive for September, 2007

New Bishop Coverage
September 28, 2007

Good morning. We are busy here today getting ready for the installation of Pittsburgh’s new bishop.
Bishop David Zubik is from this area…. and returns here from Green Bay. He will be Pittsburgh’s 12th bishop.
The ceremony starts at 2:00 and we will [...]

Open letter to Arnold Palmer and "Bill"
September 26, 2007

Dear Mr. Palmer,
I was robbed! I was bidding on that wonderful item you donated to the Polo for the Cure event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You offered to donate your time to take an 8 X 10 portrait with a family and then autograph it. I was bidding away… but at the last [...]

Cool London Art
September 22, 2007

Isn’t this cool? This is obviously in London by the River Thames by the Tower Bridge. The Discovery Channel commissioned the art statue to promote a new show.

Another Collins Moment
September 17, 2007

Since I got so much great response from my last Billy Collins poem …. I thought I’d take a quick minute to post another one:
This one has extra meaning to me because right after I had Ally…. our neighbor’s dog would bark all day [...]

Bowling Birthday
September 17, 2007

Happy Birthday to our beautiful friend, Destiny. She has a rockin’ party every year… this year we all went bowling. Also, thanks for all of those hand-me-down clothes!!!! Destiny: You are beautiful on the inside and out! XXOO

Bill Deasy CD/Good Book
September 17, 2007

Here are a couple of ways I’m spending my free time: First I just got a copy of local singer/songwriter Bill Deasy’s new album: The Miles. He’s great. It’s great. I highly recommend it.
I’m still trying to figure out my favorite song. Right now it’s between, ‘I [...]

Polo for the Cure
September 17, 2007

Thanks for all the advice on my lawn. It is such a mess! Many of you think it’s grubs… and some critter going after them. I’m sure you’re right. We have raccoons and deer and although I’ve never smelled a skunk… it wouldn’t surprise me. Thanks so much for writing in to [...]

What did this to my yard?
September 16, 2007

HELP! Can you tell me what critter is tearing up our yard? And any advice on what I should do?

Downtown Lunch Break
September 15, 2007

Now *this* is the way to spend a lunch break. Sally, McFeely, Iceburg, Mike, Me and Steely McBeam. Yes, Sally and I promised Mike we’d call him McSteamy… just to fit in with all the other Mc-Mascots. Then we decided we’d better [...]

Pumpkin Spice Latte
September 13, 2007

Today marks my first anniversary of this blog. I’m going to celebrate with a Pumpkin Spice Latte! Have you tried one? It’s devine! I’m addicted. [...]

Dancing with…. Sally and Demetrius
September 13, 2007

You know my good friends, Sally Wiggin and Demetrius Ivory just participated in Dancing With the Stars. It’s a local fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Well, guess what???? After searching for a while….. I FOUND THEIR VIDEO! They both look great! Enjoy!Sally dancingDemetrius dancing

Come back in a minute:
September 13, 2007

Hey, come back here in a minute. I’m getting ready to post the video of Sally and Demetrius dancing! It was for that fundraiser they did last week. I finally found the video…. coming after lunch today!

Wendy eating
September 12, 2007

Our viewers often send in food. We love it. Here is Wendy, taking a break, eating a pie from Teresa and Diane.

September 11, 2001
September 11, 2007

This first day of preschool picture was snapped just before the world changed. It was about 8:30 am September 11, 2001 when we pulled up to the preschool and prepared to let three year old Zach go.
My friend, Lisa, made this sign for us [...]

Billy Collins poem
September 9, 2007

I love this poem.It’s written by former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins.I have several of his books. I think his work is amazing.Litanyby Billy Collins
You are the bread and the knife,the crystal goblet and the wine.You are the dew on the morning grassand the burning wheel of the sun.You are the white apron of the [...]