The term God’s Country has been used many times to describe many places. It’s also the title of a great song by Irish band U2. The first time I heard it connected to the South Side of Pittsburgh was from... Read More

What’s a Life Coach? A person who knows how to separate others from their money. The money has value, what the Life Coach sells doesn’t. At the risk of putting Life Coaches out of business, here is a list of... Read More

Now it’s a health club feeding America’s fitness mania Once upon a time there was a unique bookstore in my neighborhood. The store had two levels, comfortable seating in the reading nooks, an escalator that offered great views of the... Read More

I think about this story throughout the year; not just at the end of the year.  It’s the tale of a memorable Christmas present I once received. I am a member of the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club.  Marshall “Major”... Read More

December 12, 2023 December 12th should already be a holiday.  It’s Frank Sinatra’s birthday.  But the day will now become an actual holiday—one that Hallmark will not make cards for.   This year—and every year thereafter—December 12th will be known as... Read More