Archive for July, 2006

I’m petrified of sharks. I love the beach more than any place in the world, but the entire time I’m frolicking around the surf, images of sharks are never far from my mind. I’m a victim of my childhood–having been old enough (did my parents really LET me see JAWS?) to see JAWS but not [...]

Here’s a piece relating to the research that says people have barely enough good friends to keep them afloat in times of trouble… http://post-gazette.com/pg/06190/704285-149.stm  The column talks about how hard it is to break into Pittsburgh society.  And they’re not talking the country club/junior league crowd.  Making friends in Pittsburgh (outside of those in college) [...]

As you know, I was MIA in the blogosphere for a while. But, I have to be honest.  I still checked in at Dlisted just about every day. I’m not proud to admit my pop-culture obsession, but if you have one, no one beats Dlisted.  It can be gross.  For instance, a crotch shot of [...]

take a look at this link. http://cbs13.com/topstories/local_story_183194617.html It brings to light the tightrope walk my family is walking… I can imagine the hurricane of emotions this family must be experiencing. I mean, Jake only flipped his father off. Can you  fathom flipping off your entire studio audience. What’s the world coming to? Nothing like an [...]

With many apologies! You probably think I’ve been sunning in the Bahamas or run off with the gardener. Yeah, right like we have a gardener. I’ve been busy with finishing up a grant I was doing part-time for University of Pittsburgh and now I’ve started another small job for them.  I’ve been writing and researching [...]