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Make it local, make a connection, stay present.

January 6, 2022 by dpankiewicz

I started writing this on New Year’s Morning. I had spent my holiday with my brother and dad, spent most of our town outdoors and shared differing views on health care, politics, golf, good eating and lifestyle choices. In order to pull in some data and reflect on what us humans can do differently I set it aside for a few days. In that time I talked to two more friends who were home and tested positive for Covid, sent […]

Categories: #TrumpVirus, 2022, COVID-19, Pittsburgh, QRO, Raleigh • Tags: TEDTalk

As we end 2021 and look back on the year. . .

December 31, 2021 by dpankiewicz

On this last day in 2021, I look back at the good and bad of the year. Phoebe and I definitely miss having Crosby around for our morning belly rubs, walks in Highland Park, long car rides and laying around on the deck. We did set an action plan in place to connect with nature, move more and inspire change and managed to live according to that plan. Thanks to that plan my dogs found the best walking routes, our […]

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, ALS, Aspinwall, Baby Life, Brady's Bend, Charleroi, Columbus, COVID-19, Cupid, Dave Matthews, Destin, Ford City Trail, golf, Hilary, Holidays, HOTMAMA, Lady Riverhawks, Liam, Lindsey, Magic town, PHOEBE, phoebe n crosby, Pittsburgh

Why Cities Are The Way They Are

December 27, 2021 by dpankiewicz

A comprehensive look at the elements that have shaped our cities over the last 100 years… in a single blog post. Why Cities Are The Way They Are Today after the holiday, the family time, the meals, the laughter and the puppy walk I really didn’t have anything to write, but I did truly reflect on this post from my feed. I chose change, love and hope. I love finding like minded humans. Just me in the lounge chair.

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, Broadway, Charleroi, Christmas, Columbus, COVID-19, Destin, Ford City Trail, Holidays, Magic town, PHOEBE, Pittsburgh, QRO, Quad Cities, Raleigh

A 2nd Covid-19 Christmas. . .Merry, Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2021 by dpankiewicz

The year is 2021. This Christmas the whole world continues its celebration with Covid-19 protocols in place. To think back in December 2019 we were watching the Covid-hospitals being built in Wuhan. At the end of 2021 we are all still living in this pandemic. We still need to rejoice in the ability of mankind to adapt, innovate and unite this Christmas. We need to keep the hope alive that we will return to a better, simpler world post-Covid. We […]

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, Baby Life, Brady's Bend, Charleroi, Christmas, COVID-19, Holidays, HOTMAMA, PHOEBE • Tags: I’mWithCupid, Philosophy

It’s not quite this warm in Pittsburgh.

December 23, 2021 by dpankiewicz

I really don’t need a white Christmas. I’m ok with white sand instead of snow. Right now rain looks like it will be greeting Santa. right now I’m going to think warmer thoughts.

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, Holidays, PHOEBE

Questions about the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. . .

December 22, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Ok, PL&D Tours was taking notes and wanted to give you the 411 that was a little too much to go over while taking in the sand, sun and sea. The Yucatan is made up of Three Mexican Provinces. We were in the state of Quintana Roo and were in Solidaridad, just south of Cancun and north of Puerto Morelos. Puerto Morelos is the largest port city in Quintana Roo and also the municipality with the highest seaweed amounts due […]

Categories: 2021, QRO

Typical situation in a typical town.

December 21, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Hey pups of Puppsburgh, this is one sweet dog world right now as my humans have been really letting me rule their world. I thought I had it good when I was being trained by Ms. Crosby but now that I’m an only, all the walk choices have been mine. The meals have been made for just me so it’s always pork and beef. I no longer have a couch buddy in the office so I’ve been sticking to my […]

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, Brady's Bend, Charleroi, Columbus, COVID-19, Destin, Ford City Trail, HOTMAMA, Move Everyday, PHOEBE

Holiday gratitude.

December 20, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Sometimes we may never know. . .

Categories: 2021, Christmas, Holidays, Pittsburgh • Tags: Philosophy, Reba and Crosby

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December 19, 2021 by dpankiewicz

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Categories: 2021, COVID-19, Eat Real Food, QRO, Springer-Riley Wedding

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December 18, 2021 by dpankiewicz

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Categories: 2021, COVID-19, QRO

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December 12, 2021 by dpankiewicz

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Categories: 2021, COVID-19, Move Everyday, QRO, Springer-Riley Wedding

The town that talks about death.

December 7, 2021 by dpankiewicz

I’ve almost forgot about this piece featured on NPR’s Morning Edition back in 2014. After the past few weeks of everything I’ve been processing I’d like to share this piece. This is actually something that you should talk to your loved one’s about! If you never have talked about advance directives, quality of life, dying with dignity and what’s important with this natural life event, please don’t wait and remember to visit this annually or whenever life changes. Personally, I’m […]

Categories: ALS, Baby Life, COVID-19, Hilary, Liam, Lindsey, Springer-Riley Wedding, taxes • Tags: advancedirective

Photo dump week of 01Dec2021

December 6, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, Brady's Bend, Christmas, Holidays • Tags: Alan Watts, Allegheny River, Aspinwall Beans'nCream, dog walk, Philosophy

Don’t go on 28!

December 5, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Dear Dog Family, Today’s Lesson was all about my neighborhood. We started with the entrance to 28 at the Highland Park Bridge and the Mattress Factory. I’m allowed to pee near the on-ramp and when they get me my permit I can play on the softball field. Until then I have to go bark at the goldens in the corner house by the crazy playground where 28 Northbound enters with its own lane toward Kittanning. After that we made a […]

Categories: 2021, Allegheny River, Aspinwall, datass • Tags: ih8t28, Phoebe, Sexual Harrassment, Whistle

Are you doing your holiday differently in 2022?

December 3, 2021 by dpankiewicz

Covid-19 questionaire time: A year ago we didn’t have vaccines or rapid tests available, we do now in 2022. Will you be doing this Christmas differently than 2021? Will you enact some travel isolation and testing protocol in your family? Were you invited to a Christmas party? Do you know if everybody will be vaccinated and tested? Did you get tickets for a musical or play? Do they require masks and vaccination cards or testing? Do you use a contact […]

Categories: 2021, COVID-19, Holidays

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Make it local, make a connection, stay present.

As we end 2021 and look back on the year. . .

Why Cities Are The Way They Are

A 2nd Covid-19 Christmas. . .Merry, Merry Christmas!

It’s not quite this warm in Pittsburgh.

Questions about the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. . .

Typical situation in a typical town.

Holiday gratitude.

Protected: QR21: Dia siete

Protected: QR21: Dia seis.

Protected: QR21: Dia una

The town that talks about death.

Photo dump week of 01Dec2021

Don’t go on 28!

Are you doing your holiday differently in 2022?