Stair Climb March 31, 2008

Here’s one more picture from our weekend Stair Climb for the American Lung Association. Check out the pre-climb energy sources:
Ashley has Gatorade, Andrew goes for some sort of energy juice drink…. and Tom and I went for pure Starbucks. ; )

Made It Half Way March 29, 2008

Here are the two main people who talked me into participating in the American Lung Association’s Second Annual Stair Climb at the Gulf Tower downtown. ; )You know, I think John and Lara are both grinning here because they realize that for the rest of the day I’ll have a little trouble walking.We [...]

Melanie, You’ll be fighting traffic! March 28, 2008

Melanie Taylor is soooo loved! Today is her last day with us… she’s moving on back to her former radio station.
Melanie, You’re a pro with an awesome personality and it’s been a pleasure working with you…. but I have to tell you, I may giggle just a little [...]

Make-up and Math / Science and Skin Care March 27, 2008

Our wonderful meteorologist Erin Kienzle is volunteering with an awesome program and I couldn’t wait to share it here. It’s something started by the Carnegie Science Center.. and it’s become so popular it’s spreading nationally. It’s designed to get girls more interested in science and math by showing a connection to something that interests [...]

Troy’s Hair March 25, 2008

  You have to check out the story I’ve been working on all day.
  It’s about Troy Polamalu and his hair.
  Today we found out the NFL will consider at the end of the month a new rule which would prohibit players’ hair from covering up their names on the jerseys.  So we wondered what Troy would look [...]

Join my stair climb team March 25, 2008

There’s only a few days left to join my stair climb team for The American Lung Association!  I’m up against Ashley DiParlo and Andrew Stockey’s teams. Click here for details www..climbpittsburgh.lunginfo.org We’ll be at the Gulf Tower in downtown Pittsburgh this Saturday March 29. Sign in begins at 7:30 and the climb starts at 8:30 am. 
If [...]

Hanging out with the Coach March 24, 2008

     Here’s a look at our awesome time at the Pittsburgh Penguins fundraiser. It’s part of the Skates and Plates event to raise money to fight cystic fibrosis. Here are: Jim Lokay, Janelle Hall, Coach Michel Therrien, me, and Ashley Diparlo.  It was held at the Carnegie Museum and all the players were dressed [...]

Happy Easter at Action News March 21, 2008

Happy Easter.
Here’s what the bunny brought to Action News:I think our loyal friends Theresa and Diane had a little something to do with the delivery.It didn’t take long for people to start digging in.Here’s director Bob checking out all the goodies.
Producer Tom looks surprised that we’re catching him red-handed.Photographer Gary loved it.

Basket Affair March 21, 2008

YEAH! When we pulled up to our house today…. my kids started screaming… “We have a present on the front porch!” It’s from my friend Laurie. She is working for a local company called Basket Affair. You can order a gazillion different kinds of treats and specialty baskets. What a fun surprise. I’ll post [...]

Sweater Day March 20, 2008

   I made everyone in the newsroom stop what they were doing to gather around for a Sweater Day picture. From the left is: Connie, Maria, Wendy, Jackie, and Becky. News director Bob Longo and Executive producer Jennifer Sloan are in the back and Producer Tom is in the front.  Many more people wore sweaters [...]

Wear a Sweater! March 20, 2008

    Don’t forget to wear a sweater today in honor of Mr Rogers. 
    Mr McFeely stopped by our newsroom yesterday to deliver some sweaters to remind us. 
    Here he is with our producer Kevin. 
    He came during our busiest time of the day…. about 4:15…. and somehow he managed to calm us all down. Everyone [...]

Happy Birthday Katherine! March 19, 2008

  Today is my friend Katherine’s birthday. For those of you who’ve been reading my blog for a while …. you know she’s my friend in San Francisco. She worked here at Channel 4 for a while before moving out west. 
  Happy Birthday Katherine!   
  I have so many stories that would embarrass her…. but I’ll settle for [...]

Yes She Is! March 18, 2008

  Yes, Wendy is pregnant. 
  She’s due in mid-August and we’re all thrilled for her. 
  I got three emails yesterday asking about it. One guy told me to please not mention to her that he asked if she’s not pregnant because he didn’t want to hurt her feelings. 
   I have admit.. it was pretty tempting to write back [...]

One more…… March 15, 2008

Since I got so many responses on what celebrities would look like if they were your neighbors post, I thought you’d like another… Here’s one for the weekend:
Can you recognize who this is?

If celebrities were your neighbors March 14, 2008

A friend sent these pictures to me…. saying this is how celebrities would look if they lived in Pittsburgh.
Here’s Sarah Jessica ParkerSharon StoneThe Olsen TwinsPamela AndesonJohn TravoltaJ Lo and Marc AnthonyJohnny DeppJennifer AnistonMichael Douglas and Catherine Zeta JonesGwen StefaniBritney SpearsCameron DiazAshlee Simpson
Tom CruiseI don’t know who is the master of photoshop with all these [...]