First Day of School August 31, 2009

This is the last year my kids will get on the bus together. Next year Zach heads to the Junior High and that means his bus will come an hour earlier. So this morning was my last chance to get my  traditional first day  of going to the bus stop photo. They took off running [...]

The Last Lecture August 30, 2009

Since I recently did the report on pancreatic cancer with Randy Pausch’s doctors I thought I should read his book. I’m only half way through but wanted you to know it’s fantastic. When the book first came out it was sold out everywhere so I couldn’t find one.  I remember seeing a copy on Jake [...]

Pro Wrestlers Donate to Local Arson Victims August 28, 2009

A Fayette County family was just starting to get back on their feet. Habitat for Humanity helped the single mother of two get a used trailer and the land to put it on. They were working on repairing  the mobile home when an arsonist struck… burning down everything they had.
Derek Widziszewski works for disabled and [...]

Try Out For A Movie August 28, 2009

Don’t forget the open casting call Friday night from 6-8 in Wexford at the Oxford Athletic Club’s Cabana Bar. It’s called Love and Other Drugs and stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway…. and maybe *you*!

Facebook and Twitter August 27, 2009

My latest story came through a tip on my Facebook page. If you have a story idea feel free to contact me through Facebook  or you can also find me on Twitter.
Click here to join me on Twitter. Click here to find me on Facebook.
Give me a story tip or feel free just to say [...]

Dangerous Housing Situation Story August 27, 2009

My story today took me into North Braddock with the Housing Code Enforcement Officer.  There are some 300 homes which need to be torn down.

The officer took photographer T.J. and me to see what he has to deal with everyday.
The officer cites the owners but nothing is done because the owners won’t pay to have [...]

Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Story August 27, 2009

The Pittsburghchannel.com just linked my report inside an operating room watching a robotic surgery on a pancreatic cancer patient. Click here to watch the report. The 47 year old patient who was kind enough to allow me to observe is doing well and should be going home in a few days.
Also, I wanted to share [...]

Thanks for the Emails August 26, 2009

I have received many emails to pass along to Kelly Frey and others asking me what is going on with her pregnancy.   Click here to read the story and remember to keep Kelly and her family in your prayers. Thank you!

Inside the Operating Room August 25, 2009

I’ve never done anything like this before and it was amazing!
Wednesday on Action News you’ll see my story from inside the operating room. I get to watch the Da Vinci Robot in action performing a Whipple surgery on a 47 year old local patient with pancreatic cancer. I talk about new efforts by UPMC  on [...]

Hilarious Skype Story August 25, 2009

One of my best friends is moving to England for a couple of years. We all decided to set up Skype to keep in touch. It’s amazing free technology which allows you to chat over your computer for free and if you have a web camera you can even see each other! It’s cool.
I told [...]

Be In A Movie August 24, 2009

I just got this invitation for an open casting call for a new movie set to be shot here.
It’s in Wexford at the Oxford Athletic Club’s Cabana Bar. It’s free and you can just sign up when you get there and it sounds like fun!
The movie will star Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway.

“OPEN CASTING CALL [...]

I Love Brad Paisley’s New Song August 20, 2009

My Interview with Kurt Angle August 20, 2009

I wanted to share with you some things about my interview with pro-wrestler Kurt Angle…. but first let me thank Coach Agnus Berenato for allowing me to post her blogs from her trip with the troops. I hope to sit down with her about her experiences soon since she is scheduled to be home tomorrow.
But [...]

Coach Berenato on Her Way Home! August 19, 2009

Day 9

“At the end of our explorations we will be at the place where we started and know it for the first time.”. T.S. Elliot

These words were shared with me by my daughter, Theresa Marie, before I left on my trip. She gave me 10 cards to open and they all had quotes on them. [...]

Day 8 With the Troops August 19, 2009

***Pitt Women’s Basketball Coach Agnus Berenato continues sending me her daily blog from visiting the troops in a very dangerous area. ****

Day 8

Today was a blast.  I walked to a Starbucks on the base.  We are in a dessert, literally, and it is so sandy and full of stones.  All the buildings look alike so [...]