Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans
I believe it was John Lennon who first penned this quote and I think it perfectly outlines the past few months for us. Last July, my husband and I decided to take a leap of faith and move back to Pittsburgh after living in…
Glenn, the Good Witch of Pittsburgh
Yes, we are still on the Yellowbrick Road to The Emerald Steel City. The past few weeks have been a reminder to me that our journey back to Pittsburgh really is mirroring The Wizard of Oz. Just like Dorothy, I…
Torn
I knew this day was coming but I didn’t know it would bother me so much. I had a professional meeting today and it was uncharacteristically positive and productive. I was discussing the future and vision of my subject and…
Which Hoops and How High????
July, 2009 – About 4 months ago, my husband asked me to update his resume and cover letter. After being assured that he was not being laid off (ALLEGEDLY!) I agreed. NOTE: Remember in The Full Monty when Tom…
(Almost) A Sea of Black and Gold
It is 7:oo am on a Thursday morning in early September and I step out of my classroom for hall duty. For those who do not work in the hallowed halls of education it just means that my colleagues and I…
"I Think You Should Apply for It!"
While living in NC for 14+ years, my husband and I would pack up the fam and make the 8 hour trek home at least twice a year and sometimes more often. On the way north, we eagerly awaited the chance to be greeted…
But Why Would Y'inz Leave? – West End Girl
I was never one of those people who planned to leave his or her hometown as soon as possible. On the contrary, I remember the day I was forced to accept the fact that I would have to leave Pittsburgh….
There's No Place Like Pittsburgh!
Installment 1 – The decision is made. Correct me if I’m wrong here but as I remember it, all Judy Garland had to do to get back to Kansas was the following: 1. look thoroughly annoyed from having wasted so…
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