A Man Actually Makes A Commitment October 30, 2009

Men are afraid of commitment.
I don’t know how many times I have heard this line … but I do know that to some degree it is true. Be it relationships, furniture or plans with friends, we of the male species seem to have this hard time committing and making it stick. I am no different. [...]

Of Boys Clubs, Birthdays and Beating Traffic October 27, 2009

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed some nightlife, some shows and good food …. as well as a very special birthday.
From time to time, I have mentioned a very special friend. Her name is Chrissy Lahew, a cancer survivor, who I first met when she was 6 years old. She has become a [...]

Honoring the Heroes October 24, 2009

I played pinch-hitter for Kelly Frey today, serving as a presenter at an event in which she has been a participant and supporter for years. The Amen Corner John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards at Sheraton Square each year recognizes the bravery, resourcefulness and daring of police officer in the line of duty.
In the aftermath of [...]

Reed Playing Sunday: No Surprise October 22, 2009

It’s amazing what an apology can do.
On Tuesday, 3/4 of fans voting on thepittsburghchannel.com were ready to show Jeff Reed the door. They were upset the Steeler kicker had his second run-in with the law in less than a year. This time, an arrest outside a north shore bar after a confrontation with police. He’s facing drunken [...]

A Very Good Hair Day October 21, 2009

 Television is first and foremost a visual medium.  While much is discussed and said in the course of a broadcast, its what people see that automatically grabs them. Whether it be a fire, a riot or a touchdown, its the visual that always makes the first impression.
That brings me to the latest visual that seems [...]

Unsettling Images October 17, 2009

I am not a parent … and may never be. So while I was mortified by the images of children in danger this week, I can never know what someone who is a mother or father is truly going through.
I do know the images on TV of that balloon flying across the Colorado sky was both [...]

Getting the Message to Kids October 15, 2009

This next statement may upset every parent who reads it.
The greatest influence on your children? Other children.
While parents will spend quite a bit of  time with their kids during their very early years, it’s often those grade school years and into high school where your children’s thought and ideas are shaped by their friends.
Now sometimes, that can be [...]

A Lesson in Respect October 14, 2009

Call it Channel Four Action News teamwork.
Meteorologist Stephen Cropper asked me to accompany him to Avonworth Elementary School Tuesday morning to address over 100 third grade students. The subject? Respect.
Sounds like an easy thing to discuss, but respect covers so many areas. It’s when you let others express their views, even ones you do not [...]

Life Lessons from the NFL October 12, 2009

Sports was my first love and something I learned while covering sports, especially professional football, is that there are images and reflections on life that you find at every game. I think that sometimes you learn more about life and people, and there are more life lessons at an NFL game than perhaps any place else [...]

Cleaning Out the Thought Drawer October 10, 2009

Weekend is almost here. I can’t wait. While I do love what I do, there’s nothing like winding down and enjoying the weekend. I seem to spend more and more of my time in the city. I think ist because after so many years living in the various suburbs of the region, its great to [...]

Hanging out at the Head of the Ohio October 6, 2009

What a great day weather-wise on Saturday. It was sunny, warm and the wind was blowing just enough to keep things interesting. With this backdrop along the Allegheny River, a watery tradition continued with the annual Head of the Ohio ( HOTO ) regatta.
You can read more about Saturday’s event on thepittsburghchannel.com

RiverQuest’s Eco-Vessel: A environmentally-friendly [...]

Olympic Bid Busted October 2, 2009

Pittsburgh is  and my home, but Chicago is my hometown. It’s the place of my birth and the residence of most of my family members. It’s the place of many of my sports loyalties ( the only time I cheer against the Steelers is when they are playing the Bears ). It is also one [...]

Living Independently … and Living Well October 1, 2009

When you see a person in a wheelchair, what do you think? How do you react? Do you make judgements about that person simply because they happen to be in a wheel chair. While we all would like to think we don’t see the chair when we look at the person, the truth is that [...]