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

What’s wrong with this picture? The data for this chart comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm) and NCHS (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2018). The knowledge behind the reasons why the chart looks the way it does... Read More

I’ve owned a 2-door, 5- or 6-speed Jeep Wrangler for 32% of my life.  I had the privilege of driving two green Jeeps.  I sold the second one a few months ago.  Enough time has passed.  I can now write... Read More