Sex and the City: A Man’s Perspective May 30, 2008

Ladies — and yes, this post is for you — this is the night you have all been waiting for. Slip on your Manolo Blahniks and start making those cosmopolitans. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha are back from their six-year hiatus and ready to take us back to the sexually-charge streets of Manhattan for fun, fashion and frolicking. [...]

Madden Gets Canned May 28, 2008

I know those of you who read my blog are probably not the same audience that listens to ESPN Radio 1250 sports talk show host Mark Madden. The two of us could not be more different, however we have gotten to know each over the years since we do work in the same building ( [...]

And The Winner Is …. May 27, 2008

There will be an interesting and hopefully revealing meeting tonight in Canonsburg.
At 7pm at the Canonsburg Eagles lodge, the Washington County Humane Society will explain why they failed to win a million dollar makeover contest sponsored by the website zootoo.com. For those of you not familiar with the contest, the pet-friendly site offered a million [...]

The “Let’s Go Pens” Video May 23, 2008

One critic called it a “Black and Gold” conga line while another said it made him “cringe”. Many viewers hav e-mailed the station to say it has made  laugh and fired them up for the playoffs and we have gotten more than a few requests for copies of it.
What is it? It’s WTAE’s newest promo cheering on [...]

Not A Banner Day May 22, 2008

There are days I’m proud of our city and take pride in the advancements we have made to bounce back from the economic downturn of the closing of the steel mills to being a technology-driven, modern city worthy of the title “America’s Most Livable”. Then, there are those moments that make wonder if our city [...]

Talking About My Generation May 20, 2008

Turning 40 Friday wasn’t just a awakening for me, it really speaks to where my generation is. Oh, by the way, I’m part of Generation X. You remember “Gen Xers”? We were the hip and cool generation about a decade ago. Gen Xers are described as those born after the Baby Boom, between 1965-1980. We grew up [...]

A Very Big Thank You May 19, 2008

I have to say a big “thanks” to everyone who turned what I thought would be a quiet birthday into one of the best moments of my life.
Last Friday was my 40 birthday and the morning crew decided to have a little fun with it. Kelly made her famed super moist cake and took time to [...]

A Once-In-A-Lifetime May 16, 2008

I wanted to come up with a title that didn’t blurt out the subject for this blog … which happens to be my birthday. I hate to toot my own horn, but I thought this particular birthday would be on worth talking about. Today, 40 years ago, I was born in a hospital in Chicago [...]

A Waste of Time? May 15, 2008

There are some stories that I just don’t get. Spygate is one of them.
It’s not the basics of the case. I understand the Patriots are accussed of stealing signals by videotaping them and that’s a no-no. I know they were found guilty and penalized by the league for their transgressions including the 200 AFC Championship [...]

Can It Be This Easy? May 14, 2008

My first beat when I arrived as a sports reporter at WTAE in 1995 was covering the Penguins “quest” for the Stanley Cup. The team was made up of veterans like Ron Francis and Larry Murphy and I would travel with the team as undertook that grueling ordeal known as the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Players and [...]

A Voice from the Past May 13, 2008

One of the really great things about my job is that because we are featured prominently on TV and on the web, it’s easy for your former classmates to find you. Such was the case last week.
I got an e-mail from a former classmate of mine at Simsbury High School. Her name is Sarah Bayne [...]

A Mother’s Day Tradition May 12, 2008

Hope everyone had an incredible Mother’s Day!
Mine was fantastic. Of course, anytime I can have my mom and dad spend a weekend with me, it’s special. As we have the past few years, we spent mom’s day in Schenley Park taking part in the Race for the Cure.

Taking a snapshot at the finish line with [...]

Happy Mother’s Day May 9, 2008

I’m met Kelly Frey’s mother last night at the Great Tasting at Heinz Field last night. Now I can see where she gets her smile, her charm and her sense of humor. Someone once told me if you want to know what a woman you are dating will be like when you are deep into [...]

Wild About Wine May 8, 2008

Before I delve into the world of wine, a story about an attempt by some overzealous fans inspired our desk assistant, Kevin. He had a great idea for a bet between the mayors of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for the upcoming Stanley Cup semi-finals.
Kevin says based on an effort by some Penguin fan to get someone [...]

A Special Walk In Waynesburg May 7, 2008

I don’t know how many charitable events I do every year. I have lost count. I’m not saying this to brag, rather I’m pointing this out because part of my responsibility in my position is to give back … and that includes hosting everything from awards ceremonies to golf tournaments .. and there are many. [...]