The most important thing in a romantic entanglement can be summed up in one sentence.  And that sentence is this:  The one that cares the least controls the relationship. In my illustrious career, I’ve been in some relationships where I... Read More

It was announced in July of this year that the parent company of the DVD-rental kiosks known as Redbox filed for bankruptcy.  Operations are being shut down.  So, good-bye to the Redbox.  From the inception in 2002 and a peak... Read More

The 1980 U.S. Men’s hockey team authored the greatest upset in Olympic history when they defeated the U.S.S.R. team on their way to beating Finland’s team for the gold medal.  It was a major national event.  The game against the... Read More

One might think it odd that I’m writing about parenting as I have no children. I do have a stepdaughter with whom I have a great relationship. When I was engaged, my girl and I were pregnant. But there was... Read More

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