Well, a belated happy new year to everyone. I've been planning a blog for some time about new years resolutions, but haven't gotten around to it. There will be a couple assertions in it that not everyone may agree so I'm still thinking it over. Not that I've thought all that much about cheesing people … Continue reading Hey! Where’s Shakes? →

Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the state and is the county seat of Allegheny County. With a population of 334,563 at the 2000 census; by 2006, it was estimated to have fallen to 312,819. The characteristic shape of the city's downtown is a triangular tract carved by the confluence of the Allegheny and … Continue reading The “Most Liveable City”?, Who knew? →

Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the state of Colorado. It is nicknamed the Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile, or 5,280 feet (1,609 m) above sea level, which explains the lack of oxygen. . The United States Census Bureau estimated that the population of Denver was … Continue reading Denver again? Can I carry an oxygen bottle on the plane? →

This trip started out on the wrong foot, to be sure. Unlike other trips, since I'm covering for another department, I get the luxury of a day travel both ways. This left me with quite a bit idle time prior to hitting the airport, something I'm not used to but ended up being a good … Continue reading Why, oh why, did I agree to this… →