The First Day of School September 30, 2008

Before I start blogging, I wanted to let you know my schedule. Now that O am working nights, I will be blogging  before I leave at 11:30pm. That way you will have a post before when you wake up in the morning. This one, for instance, is for Tuesday.
Do you remember your first day of [...]

“Spitting” Image September 25, 2008

Forget north vs south, east vs west, man vs woman or black vs white. This country is divided, but not be demographic, sex or location. The dividing line that has grown over the past decade has been politics … also known as red vs white … and the divide has gotten not only larger but [...]

Hitting 400 September 24, 2008

400 is a magic number in baseball. For those of you not familiar with the significance of 400 in baseball lore, that is the magic batting average that for years players have chased and hasn’t been hit reached by a hitter since Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox finished the season hitting .406.
I have [...]

Stockey Goes Shopping? September 23, 2008

Thank goodness Wendy Bell is back! Yesterday was the first day in nearly two months that I did not anchor both the 5am and 5pm broadcasts. In fact, I was done early after shooting this week’s “Test It Tuesday” so I went home and played the role of house husband which included cleaning the garage [...]

Weekend Warrior September 22, 2008

I guess I have forgotten when I used to be an athlete.
This weekend was a reminder how much fun it used to be when I would spend my weekend playing nothing but sports. From a Dek Hockey game on Friday night, to a softball game on Saturday to a round of golf on Sunday this [...]

The Battle for the Perfect Temperature September 19, 2008

Time to take you behind the scenes of the morning show once again.
Every morning, there is this battle that takes place between power forces, each trying to impose its will. It becomes a stalemate most mornings and often in can leave one of the parties with the scars of battle. Those scars, in this case, [...]

Kelly Rides the Train September 18, 2008

She is so lucky! Kelly got the plum assignment of riding with the crew of Good Morning America on their whistle stop tour as it made it’s way to Pittsburgh Wednesday. It’s amazing what they have created, a train that has turned into a broadcasting studio.

Kelly talks with Robin Roberts & Diane Sawyer on the GMA train
Kelly and photographer Eric [...]

A Real Revolution September 17, 2008

I know that I am getting closer to that magical goal of adulthood: I actually went to a lecture. Voluntarily. I went to Heinz Hall last night to join a capacity crowd and listen to New York Times writer and author Thomas Friedman. I read his book The World is Flat which discussed globalization in [...]

In Favor of Facebook September 16, 2008

The hardest thing for anyone to do is to admit when we are wrong. However, I think I am a big enough person ( at age 40 I hope I’m big enough ) to admit when I made a mistake. In this case, my error comes to my conclusions about Facebook.
A while back, I talked [...]

I’m Back … and so are “The Women” September 15, 2008

I’m back after a blogging break and a much-needed rest. Thanks for being patient and coming back to visit my blog. Now that I’m a bit better rested I can blog with a clearer head and maybe makes my points and my arguments stronger.
Besides sleeping, one way I spent my weekend was a trip to the movies. [...]

On Blogging Break September 10, 2008

A recent e-mail … and my daily workload … has convinced me that I need to take a blogging break. I’m going to stop blogging for the remainder of the week and return on Monday.
I know this borders on “blogging suicide” but frankly I’m tired right now and burning the candles at both ends along [...]

America’s Vice September 10, 2008

I have to admit, as a life-long observer of politics, the so-called “Palin” effect maybe the most interesting development in recent memory. No matter how you feel about the Governor, her running mate or the election in general, you must admit that her inclusion has changed the conversation and the discussion going on in this [...]

A Very Good Year …. for Movies September 9, 2008

Be warned: this blog is only for those of you who have tangible memories of 1983 … so I am guessing those of you who are at least 35 or older. I guess I’m freezing out much of the “web” generation, but sometimes you have to tell the younger members of our society that there [...]

Making History … and Not Happy About It September 8, 2008

We are the of the Three Rivers, the home to industry and new technology, “America’s Most Livable City” and we lead the way when it comes to the “greening” of America.
Pittsburgh can now add more title to its list of accomplishment. We are now the home of the worst professional sports franchise – ever. Thank [...]

The Love Affair Continues September 5, 2008

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has declared today “Black and Gold Day” in the city of Pittsburgh, It might as well be for the entire region for southwestern Pennsylvania is Steeler country and this Sunday resumes one of this nation’s great love affairs: the relationship between the Steelers and their fans.
I have been a sports fan all [...]