Category Archives: pittsburgh

A Water’s Eye View Of The Ohio River

posted by: | October 2, 2011
Achievement: #17. See a River From Two New Perspectives | #7. Just Ducky Tour

Last year, we had the fabulous experience of biking the Eliza Furnace Trail, a bike-friendly path that goes along the Monongahela River and into downtown. On that trip, we got to see the river from some angles that we’d never … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine Flights With The Great Pete Hanowich

posted by: | September 22, 2011
Achievement: #47. Go to a Wednesday Wine Flight Class

Well, my dear readers, I’m going to have to admit something to you here: my husband and I may be the very tiniest bit of wine snobs. Okay. Maybe that wasn’t something new that I’m admitting. Maybe anybody who has … Continue reading →

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Just Ducky Tour: Just Take One, Already!

posted by: | September 19, 2011
Achievement: #7. Just Ducky Tour

If you’ve ever been in downtown Pittsburgh during the day, you’ve probably seen the duckboats. They’re only boats part of the time, when they’re actually on the river. The rest of the time, they’re duck-shaped vehicles navigating the streets of … Continue reading →

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Is It Summer In Pittsburgh? Then You Gotta Regatta

posted by: | July 10, 2011
Achievement: #85. Actually Get to Go to the Regatta!!!!

Outside of Pittsburgh, the phrase, ‘you gotta Regatta!’ may not mean much, but here in the city, it’s an important three-word statement that means it’s officially summer in the ‘Burgh. The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is now held over the … Continue reading →

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We Do The Pittsburgh Half-Marathon

posted by: | May 16, 2011
Achievement: #44. participate in a 5k half-marathon

My fellow Yinzers, it is with great joy and also exhaustion that I inform you that today, for the first time in history, my husband and I participated in and completed the Pittsburgh Half-Marathon. And now that I’ve had a … Continue reading →

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Prepping For The Pittsburgh Half-Marathon

posted by: | May 14, 2011
Achievement: #44. participate in a 5k half-marathon

Ladies and gentlemen, after months of preparation and weeks of anticipation, I am pleased to announce that at last, RACE WEEKEND IS HERE!!! At the end of last year, when we were coming up with our new list and talking … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Groupon! A Discounted Evaluation Of Pittsburgh Rare

posted by: | March 25, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

I will admit, it took me a little while to get excited about our fourth Groupon. We had this one sitting on hold until almost its final days before we finally decided to use it, all because I was being … Continue reading →

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The Elaborate Monthly: A Ukrainian Easter Feast

posted by: | March 24, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

It’s no secret that despite not being Catholic, I have a very fond affection for Lent. Last year, one of our Achievements was to go to a fish fry, and although it’s not *official* this year, we’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

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Michael Is A Statue: Franco Harris And Hines Ward

posted by: | March 6, 2011
Achievement: #46. Michael Poses in Front of 10 More Statues

We loved this Achievement so much last year that we’ve decided to repeat it, but up the ante a little. Instead of posing in front of just 7 statues, Michael must pose in front of 10. And, because I’m mean … Continue reading →

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The Carnegie Library Readathon

posted by: | January 8, 2011
Achievement: #75. Participate in the Carnegie Library Readathon

As writers, we are also both avid readers (although Michael is significantly faster than me and gets to claim he reads ‘more’ than I do), and we also both love our fantastic little Pittsburgh library system. The Carnegie Library has … Continue reading →

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