Category Archives: Philly / Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Post-Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: After the storm, I went for a long walk along the Schuylkill River in Center City. The height of the river, and speed of the currents, was impressive, and the mammoth collection of garbage was a reminder that while hurricanes are dramatic, humans are truly disgusting. Continue reading →

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“The Dark Knight Rises” is filming winter scenes in Pittsburgh.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Yesterday in Pittsburgh it was ninety degrees and muggy, and Bane and his army of soldiers or minions or whatever were wearing winter coats. That’s fake snow that’s blowing around on the steps of the courthouse. Makes me a little … Continue reading →

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Sharing the road

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I took advantage of the gorgeous evening in Philadelphia last night with a long-ish bike ride through the city and along the Schuylkill River Trail and Kelly Drive. Not too many cities offer 30+ miles of prime riverside trail, and … Continue reading →

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AGAIN This??

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

…in the words of Michael Helms.

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Ashamed of my alma mater

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

I am ashamed and angry at the response from the University of Pittsburgh. It’s not bad enough that K-12 students are taught to OBEY, we are now extending that education to universities? Continue reading →

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