I am back …. and on the run! March 31, 2009

Let me apologize – profusely – for the last few days. I have been a bad boy and not updated my blog. I have been extremely busy. Believe it or not, we anchors do more than show up and read copy. I would get into details, but I don’t want the competition to know what [...]

The Sole of the City March 27, 2009

For all the wonderful things about Pittsburgh and its people, the greatest disappointment in our region is just how little we know about it. What I am referring to is the trait unique to this town where folks don’t cross bridges, go through tunnels and travel from one “hills” to another “hills”.

Sherris Moreira Byers taking visitors [...]

Are We Really That Different? March 26, 2009

Hi everybody. I have been busy as heck these last few days and unable to blog. I really should be doing some prep work but I need to write so I can get something off my chest and so I don’t lose you as a loyal reader.
Everyday before Wendy Bell and I anchor Channel 4 [...]

Blog Posting No. 500 March 19, 2009

It’s an anniversary or sorts. I have been blogging since June of 2006 when I made the move from news to sports. I started not knowing if anyone would ever read these thoughts. Now, sometimes 500 – 1000 people read my entries every day … and I appreciate it.
This is my 500th blog posting.
This milestone [...]

On Stage with the Symphony March 18, 2009

I have never been the musical one in my family or my circle of friends. I played the violin for one year before my parents finally let me given it up. tried the recorder in the grade school and I didn’t get it. Always wanted to play the sax because I thought it was a [...]

Sharing Words of Wisdom March 17, 2009

It’s  getting to be that time of year for me. For some reason, spring gets busy when it comes to making public appearances. I like doing charity fundraisers, enjoy trying new things like narrating shows and concerts and I wish I never had to turn down a golf invite.
All that being said, there is no [...]

What Makes A Man Manly? March 13, 2009

You might have missed this item in the news over the weekend. Sperling’s  Best Places, which ranks cities around the country on everything from pizza to traffic, has now decided to break down the top 50 metropolitan areas of the country – according to their manliness.
OK, there are many ways to rank cities … but [...]

What Travel Ban? March 11, 2009

I’m beginning to think that all you need to do is tell someone in political office that you can do something … and they won’t do it. This theory comes from a story done by Team 4’s Paul Van Osdol regarding an executive action by Governor Ed Rendell. One that apparently is not being followed [...]

Why Spend Money on Manners? March 11, 2009

Everyone is looking to cut costs in this failing economy. Everyone from your neighbor to the federal government says the want to save money and eliminate waste. I tend to believe the average citizen before I believe our government. My lack of confidence in big brother was proven yesterday.
By now, you have probably heard about [...]

A Lesson in Advertising March 10, 2009

So I’m going through my mail on this Monday when I come across a magazine. Actually, a brochure from Larrimor’s. I bought a couple of ties there once so I guess I’m on their permanent mailing list.
So I’m going through the spring fashion maagzine to see what the stylish man is going to be wearing [...]

Night and the City March 9, 2009

I’m sitting at my desk in the middle of the newsroom late this Sunday night. There are a few people here getting ready for the 11pm news: Shannon Perrine, Tara Edwards and our veteran 11pm, Connie Stewart.
Yes, I’m the only guy in the room at present.
Theer are seven or eight flat screens above me. Off [...]

Escaping to a Virtual World March 5, 2009

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved our national pastime: baseball. When I was in grade school, I would listen to Red Sox games on the radio in my parent’s radio that I would plug outside on the deck. I would grab some peanuts, still in the shell, and bring out my Red [...]

Really Dumb … But Really True March 4, 2009

You don’t see it because we are either in commercial or the video is up and running, but there are stories that simply make me sit and laugh from the sheer stupidity of the people involved.
Where do I begin? How about West Virginia. There is a lawmaker in the state named Jeff Eldridge who actually [...]

Is Rush Right? March 3, 2009

I know I’m going to get some heat for this … but here goes.
Driving around in my car Saturday, I caught radio talk show Rush Limbaugh’s address to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington D.C. Now I normally don’t listen to Rush ( or political talk show hosts for that matter ), but this [...]

Close to Home March 1, 2009

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