Category: Charleroi
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9/11/2023 start to a new week that will be less than ideal.
I remember that morning in the AK valley, heading into town, listening to Howard and Pamela when Gary came in to interrupt after the first plane hit the tower. I was at the gym before work when the second plane hit. Downtown Pittsburgh was cleared out before I had to go in for work that…
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Pride month vs mirror propaganda
Are you an ally? Do you speak and show love toward people who are being silenced? Create a safe space. manipulation | məˌnipyəˈlāSHən | noun 1. the action of manipulating something in a skillful manner: the format allows fast picture manipulation | [count noun] : conscious manipulations of oral language. 2. the action of manipulating someone in a clever or unscrupulous way: there was no deliberate manipulation of visitors’ emotions | [count noun] : he saw through her manipulations. Why am I writing about manipulation in…
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Flag Day, Crawford Play, dos Y cero and the rains in PA.
Here in Aspinwall we observed Flag Day on June 14–so did Lower Burrell and East Brady. Later this week we observe Juneteenth. These two federal observances reflect on this country’s history. While we claim our democracy to be great, we do have issues with how we’ve treated all inhabitants of our land. We are now…
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Spring is in the air.
Phoebe and Crawford know it’s spring. Their backyard has a big bunny… so far they have not caught the bunny. However they are both on alert for the bunny. If you’ve followed the story of spring in this Aspinwall house–you will know this isn’t our first bunny in the backyard. I know it’s spring thanks…
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Did you know? In 1963?
Hello Mon Valley– this one goes out to your beloved human polar bear who swam in the Monongahela River and the English Channel. In our effort to share some history of both the valley and the Pittsburgh region this little tid-bit was worthy of a share. Once upon a time in the Craven Plan I…
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Arrigo Stuffing. . . .
Ok so how is this all going to come together? Hear ye, hear ye our Christmas special menu follows: Chartucerie and Cheese Plates Heirloom tomatoes with basil and balsamic Arrigo Italian Stuffing Grass Fed Beef Wild caught prawns of the sea in a garlic butter reduction Broccoli Blended Potatoes traditional style Cookies, pies, tiramisu Coffee,…
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Zucchini Casserole
For those that tried it on Thanksgiving, Christmas or whenever. Zucchini, 4 medium sized, sliced 1/2″ thick 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped onions 6 tablespoon butter 2.5 cups Pepperidge Farms herb stuffing bread cubes 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup sour cream (you can add an extra 1/2 cup if desired)…
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Twenty-twenty-too Beach Walk
On this day 5 years ago we were walking and laughing and dancing and loving on the beach. The song of the day has been the theme for the last 5 years of the rollercoaster of life. We’ve learned to be flexible and focus on progress over perfection. We’ve been faced with a whole lot…
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20-twenty-too. Happy Easter!
Happy Easter from Pennsylvania. Leslie, Phoebe and I celebrated the risen Christ with Brad this morning. . . and Patsy and Louise. Some times Easter service gives me tears of joy, sometimes tears of sorrow and always memories of those I’ve celebrated this holiday with before. Me The Pankiewicz, Riley, Arrigo clan did some interesting…
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Aspinwall Riverfront update 07 Feb 2022
Phoebe did it. She checked on the river level, the river ice, the riverfront park, the dog park and ball playing. Here are a few items from Sunday. The excitement on Sunday revolved around Leslie’s SHARK. Add in the early holiday of roses and chocolates and lots of love from Ms. Kissie Monster it was…
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Starting the New Year with @onepeloton
Hello 2022, I really did not make a New Year’s resolution to workout more and practice better nutrition. If you know me that’s always been a goal, habit and way of life from me since college. Yes I did have a reframing occur in 2008 when I rehabbed from my second ACL reconstruction, complete with…
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As we end 2021 and look back on the year. . .
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,…
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Why Cities Are The Way They Are
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…
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A 2nd Covid-19 Christmas. . .Merry, Merry Christmas!
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…
