When you aren’t looking
I like change. I think it’s good, and I seek it often. But I find myself upset by changes that happen back home when I’m not there. It’s one thing to experience the changes, to roll with them, to be...
View ArticleConversion
Folks proselytize all the time. About politics, religion, electric cars, sushi, or video game systems – anything that engenders strong feelings invariably engenders the desire to spread those feelings...
View ArticleLook, I started a new trend…
…moving back to Pittsburgh. The Post-Gazette today reports a bit half-heartedly on an apparent initiative to publicize PGH’s reputed ability to weather the economic storm. I can’t tell if the author is...
View ArticleResolved
It is the year that I move home. I’m going to say it again, because it sounds so good. It is the year that I move home. I don’t need any New Year’s resolutions this year, because I made a resolution...
View ArticlePittcetera
1. No, no, no, no, and no. That is all. 2. Spring training is underway, and if you care, follow the analyses here, here, or here. This is the bestest time of year. Almost time for baseball joy, but no...
View ArticleExplain something to me
Explain to me… the decorative fireplace. If you have never lived anywhere but Pittsburgh, you may never have thought about what a ragingly stupid concept this is. So think of it now: it’s...
View ArticleTravelogue: Peace, love, and a little dirty trick
Good morning Pittsburgh. Time to find out if I can still be funny and interesting while I’m here. I woke up before my alarm yesterday, which was set for 3:30 CST. Threw on a sweater (yes!) and waited...
View ArticleProof
Just in case you’ve been yearning for visual proof that I hung out on the deck at the Grandview the first week in March: Also, I apologize for not being around so much since I’ve been back in Oz-tin....
View ArticleSo, what’s up with you?
So. I hope you’re doing well. Mr. TR drove away today with our pets and all our stuff. Goodbye pets. Goodbye stuff. Goodbye husband. Hello rented room. And I thought I was ready to get back to...
View ArticleBeen waiting to say…
Toto, we’re home. Home! And this is my room, and you’re all here. And I’m not gonna leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all, and – oh, Auntie Em – there’s no place like home!
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