Robin’s Battle July 31, 2007

I decided not to blog about this topic until I had a full day to digest it.
You have no doubt heard by now that “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She made the announcement Tuesday morning on GMA. She did it as she has done everything in her life [...]

Love Does Conquer All July 31, 2007

It might have been the greatest ending to a football game I have ever seen. Remember the Fiesta Bowl game between highly-ranked Oklahoma and upstart Boise State? Maybe you don’t remember the game, but you may remember the ending. Ian Johnson scored the game-winning touchdown — and then scored once again. Moments later, he ran [...]

Closing Time & Cookies July 30, 2007

This morning, Shannon Perrine was filling in for Kelly .. and she started getting nostalgic. That’s because we soon realized were anchoring the final show from our set as you have come to know it over the years. While I can’t get into details, our set will be going through some “changes” in the coming [...]

Saved on a Screen July 27, 2007

I’m not one of those people to put a whole lot of personal mementos and pictures on my desk ( even though I bear my soul everyday in cyberspace ). I guess I have never felt comfortable about having my family and personal life on my desk, even though I do it on-line everyday ( [...]

What’s Good About Our Town July 26, 2007

This blog was inspired by a conversation I had with a viewer while shopping. He asked me what my career goals were – and to be honest – I said I did not know. I wasn’t being evasive, I just have not thought about it much recently. The viewer went onto say I hope you [...]

Taking You Out to the Ballgame July 25, 2007

Child porn .. friends dying .. Presidential debates. Even I have to admit I’ve been blogging about some pretty depressing and down things the last few days. But, as you know, I am naturally an upbeat person so it’s time to bounce back with something sure to warm your heart on a summer day.

If you [...]

Learning Too Much .. and not learning enough July 24, 2007

There are two things on my mind this morning. Let me start with the more pleasant of the two topics on the table.
I watched a good part of the CNN/You Tube debate last night. While I found the format exciting, intriguing and perhaps the dawn of a new age of political debating, I was also [...]

Losing a Friend & Teacher July 23, 2007

Last year, one of my first blogs was about my likes and dislikes. Among the things I said I hated was death. Of course, I don’t anyone who’s a big fan of dying, but still it’s one of those things that I hate to see, hate to talk about and hate to deal with ( [...]

The Problems with Vick July 20, 2007

Every know and then, I like to offer some commentary on what’s going on in the sports world because it’s still what I know best and often it’s a reflection on the larger issues facing our society. The latest sports issue to enter the mainstream conversation involves NFL quarterback Michael Vick and his indictment by [...]

Check This Out! July 19, 2007

First, I apologize for not blogging Wednesday. I got busy with a story that took the whole day and since I do not have a Blackberry, I could not blog on the run.

But I’m back today — and pimping something I do every Thursday night that I think you would be worth your time to [...]

A Team Member Departs July 17, 2007

At the end of the month – a key member of the morning team will be leaving us.
I know, you are wondering who: Kelly? Marcie? Demetrius? Melanie? Maybe, even me? No. None of the above. None of the faces you have gotten to know is taking off.
However, the person who has become the leader of [...]

A Late Night Stroll Through the City July 16, 2007

A late night traffic jam Saturday afforded me the opportunity to see Pittsburgh in a whole new way this weekend.
I met a former WTAE employee – who’s now working in New Orleans – for drinks at Station Square and it was a chance to catch up and talk about what’s new in our lives. Once [...]

The Tradition of Kennywood July 13, 2007

Traditions die hard in western Pennsylvania. While our region is growing and changing daily thanks to an influx of new people and newer technologies, we still hold on to traditions that make us unique.

WTAE Kennywood Day is one of those traditions. For 41 years, moms and dads, sons and daughters, grandparents and grandkids have come [...]

Near Miss … and a Direct Hit July 12, 2007

You might have read reflections in the local papers about the Pirates season of 1997 – the one bright moment during the current 15 years of baseball futility. For those who don’t remember, the Pirates used a $9 million payroll to nearly win the division and make the playoffs that season.

The high point of the [...]

NASCAR Nation July 11, 2007

Steeler fans … you have some competition.

NASCAR Nation showed its colors Tuesday at the Waterfront when four-time champion Jeff Gordon made a special appearance. He was there as part of the 25th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Grand Prix .. and his major sponsor in also located in Pittsburgh ( Glaxo Smith Kline ).

I have covered [...]