Jackson’s Death June 26, 2009

   I’m not sure what to say or think about Michael Jackson’s death.  He was a musical genius. The controversy surrounding his personal life was extremely disturbing.  On his passing, I will try to remember how his music impacted my life.  I think back to high school and think of classmate, Dana Burton, blasting songs [...]

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Stops By June 25, 2009

In Bizzaro World… yesterday, Joe Perry from Aerosmith stopped by our building.  First, we spotted his tour bus in our parking lot. Then watched him walk into ESPN radio which is on our first floor.  I ask Scott Paulson if I could come take some pictures… and he said for me to come on into [...]

Lisa’s Surprise June 25, 2009

My infamous cousin, Lisa, is always doing something special for my kids. Always. Incessantly. It’s ridiculous.
So on our last day of vacation last week she woke us up before 8:00 with this surprise. She and her husband, Wayne, brought over this monstrous toy.

      We plugged it in … and a few minutes later it [...]

B-day with The Clarks and The Cup June 23, 2009

Blog reader, Tammy wrote to tell me about her cool birthday and I wanted to share. 
She had seen my post on The Clarks concert and wrote in and told me that she and her husband bought tickets to celebrate her birthday. I told her to be sure and send me photos and tell me how [...]

HockeyTahn T-Shirt June 22, 2009

I”m back from vacation and pictures are coming soon…. but for now I wanted to share this cool find.
I just saw this and I am going to order one! I love it! I’m also going to get a couple for gifts (including one for Paul Van Osdol, whose brother came up with the slogan “Hockeytown” [...]

What Zach was Screaming About June 20, 2009

We were at my parent’s house when all of a sudden my son starts yelling for us to rush into the living room.  This is what we saw through the window:

We have no idea from where he came or to whom he belongs…. but my kids immediately claimed him as a pet. 
His name is Indigo. 
My [...]

Hey Dad, What’s For Dinner? June 18, 2009

           My dad took a recent trip to Alaska and brought back about 50 pounds of fish. So we’re hunting for a good recipe to use Saturday night. I would appreciate some suggestions if any of you have any. : ) 

     Click here to see where he went on his [...]

Take That Osgood! June 15, 2009

My awesome friend Chris sent this to me. I love it!

Video of Pens Celebrating the Stanley Cup June 13, 2009

Hossa Picked the Wrong Team June 13, 2009

      His teammates admitted they were surprised when Marian Hossa left the Pens for the Redwings right  after last season ended.  He turned down a long term offer worth $50 million dollars for a one year deal worth $7.5 million because he thought he had a better chance of winning the Stanley cup with [...]

Steelers Are Impressive Building New House June 10, 2009

        The Steelers learned a “new formation” as they helped build a new home with Habitat for Humanity for a deserving homeowner, Debbie Miller.  I took a few photos for you but I really wanted to blog this for one reason. These players did not come here for the publicity. They only wanted [...]

Elvis and Eat ‘n Park! June 9, 2009

I was assigned to go by the Arts Festival and check out the way Eat ‘n Park is celebrating its 60th birthday. 
Here’s the answer: 

   How better than to get dozens of your employees to dress up as Elvis impersonators and walk around Pittsburgh?  Eat ‘n Park is more than a place for smiles… it’s giving [...]

Greiner and the Hummingbird Pictures! June 7, 2009

Jon Greiner was telling me about his experience feeding the hummingbirds so I made him send me photographic proof!

 
   Jon and his wife, Susan, stand by their feeder and wait for the birds. He says the birds aren’t scared at all and will land on their fingers to eat. 

   Isn’t that awesome?!!!  Jon says it [...]

Thanks for Pens Bracelets! June 5, 2009

   Thanks to blog reader/fellow twitterer Carol T. for making me these two awesome Penguins bracelets! I’ll be wearing one and my daughter the other during tomorrow’s game! GO PENS!

Steelers Training Camp Schedule June 5, 2009

      For all of you who plan to go watch the Steelers at training camp in Latrobe… here is their schedule: 
 
THE PLAYERS REPORT TO SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE IN LATROBE ON JULY 31-ST.
THE FIRST OPEN PRACTICE IS THE NEXT DAY AT 2:55 IN THE AFTERNOON.
THEY CONTINUE AT THAT TIME UNTIL AUGUST SIXTH.
ON AUGUST SEVENTH, THERE’S [...]