1. It is perfectly sane, nay, NORMAL to want to dance in the rain but to also be irrationally terrified of thunderstorms to the point that you need someone to hold you during them. Do you smell that? That’s bullshit. 2. Wow. I wish I had a giant bag of SENTENCE-ENDING PUNCTUATION TO THROW AT [...]

Category: Weird Burghers | April 3, 2008 | 21 Comments »

In a surprise move, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today threw his support behind the concept of merging the city and Allegheny County, as he joined county Chief Executive Dan Onorato and University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg in unveiling a detailed report on governmental cooperation. Listen to me.  I don’t care if you made this [...]

Category: Dan Onorato, Mayor Ravenstahl | tags: Luke Ravenstahl | April 3, 2008 | 18 Comments »

Well, the Buccos of Suckitude (gee.  I hope that catches on to the point that the media actually accidentally calls them that to their faces) lost last night.  In a big way.  In a 10-2 way.  But they’re still playing .500 ball! Thanks to once again the collapse of pitcher Damaso Marte: He faced five [...]

Category: Pirates | tags: Pittsburgh Pirates | April 3, 2008 | 5 Comments »

Do you ever find yourself maybe driving down the highway blasting your favorite song, or perhaps walking in the park with the warm sun and cool breeze on your face, or laughing with your family when a sudden wave of happiness washes over you? Your life is just fine right there. Your problems are manageable [...]

Category: Random | April 3, 2008 | 29 Comments »