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{pursuit of support} Pittsburgh Gives Day of Giving

Day of Giving is NOW. Go to Pittsburgh Gives today before midnight to support your favorite local non-profits. This is a really great opportunity to give back to your community, as whatever you donate (minimum $25 for this program) goes even further to fund local causes. {OPEN TO READ MORE}

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Toonseum Giveaway: 2 Winners!

Short contest, sure — but AWESOME, nonetheless! Congrats to selected random winners (per random.org): Commenter #1: BARB Commenter #5: AMY Contact me in the comments or via email so I can mail you your passes. And enjoy the TOONSEUM! Thanks again to Toonseum for all the passes....

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SATURDAY: made for roller derby!

It’s BOUT TIME again. Buy your tickets now at Brown Paper Tickets!

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Social Media Saturday Haps

Seeing that I had a drafted post from LAST month about Social Media Saturday (which just happened again yesterday) — totally unacceptable — I’m using it for today’s Sunday post. Ahhh, my first adventure in Robinson. I missed the (376) Parkway entrance three times. THREE FREAKING TIMES. Each time I’d see the sign, I would miss the turn or the lane… so freaking...

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Guest Blog Post: ‘Burgh Living (Second in a Series)

In my second article of my Rookie of the Year series at ‘Burgh Living, I answer the Big Questions. You know, about living in downtown Pittsburgh.

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And Friday, I’m in love with this city.

I think waking up in the middle of the night, pushing myself out of bed while pulling my shoulder out of its socket made my current roller derby decision for me. My shoulder is officially effed up (or “edged” as my WordPress app wants me to auto-correct). Moving on… This city loves its Friday Happy Hour as much as its fireworks. And you won’t hear me complain (unless it comes to any...

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‘Burgh Living: Rookie of the Year!

I was looking for an appropriate online “place” to collaborate with someone about my Pittsburgh experiences, and I found that great relationship with ‘Burgh Living (out of Pittsburgh PodCamp, of all places). I really look forward to writing this series about being a newbie in this city, and I hope you will as well. Check out ‘Burgh Living’s so sweet introduction to my...

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Rookie of the Year!

This was a my goal when I was in roller derby — to be named Rookie of the Year. In this “figuring out my athletic career” phase (and acting as Interim Lamest at Making a Decision), being labeled with such high regard for my guest posts to ‘Burgh Living is sincerely just as sweet. I really look forward to this collaboration, and I hope you enjoy as well! Check out ‘Burgh...

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This city water is awesome for my hair, but horrible in my mouth.

First things first: is it even SAFE to drink the city tap water? I don’t know about any funky amoebas or parasites that swim around these parts. If it’s only the rust belt taste I need to get used to, then we’re good. And fluoride is good for me, mmm-kay? In Phoenix, you can’t drink the tap water because it’s so hard (TWSS). It will seriously give you the worst cramping...