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The big question

I’ve been asking myself some big questions lately. Who am I? Why am I here? Where did I park? Getting lost in the Costco parking lot can change your life. In most of my travels, I have a particular aisle or a secluded parking spot near a reference point, under a shady tree, near an ...

Revolver class is now in session

Recently I had the privilege to host a most unusual self-defense class. As a law enforcement firearms instructor as well as a civilian teacher of the firearms arts, my classes usually have a similar look for the most part. They have motivated individuals seeking knowledge of the combative ...

Don’t bet against the Steelers being better

The win total for the Steelers in Las Vegas sportsbooks remains at 7.5, even though the juice on that heavily leans toward the under, as most bettors seem to realize that coach Mike Tomlin’s teams always finish at .500 or better. The Steelers have a new offensive coordinator in Arthur ...

The longest ride

As if I have fewer than two working brain cells, I decided to go for a bike ride on Western Pennsylvania’s hottest day in years – a humid 95 degrees. The plan was to get on the trail before 9, but that didn’t happen; figuring the temperatures would still be bearable if I got the ride in ...

Star-spangled tradition

It begins with a race and ends with a grand fireworks display. The Fourth of July is my favorite day of every year. While other holidays are their own seasons, the Fourth comes neatly packaged, with a definitive beginning and ending; somewhere between the Whiskey Rebellion 5K and the ...

Welcome to July

If you haven’t made it to Kennywood yet this summer to ride the Thunderbolt, Jack Rabbit or Racer, never fear! We’ve already had enough excitement (though not nearly as much fun) with rollercoaster temperatures not to mention an incredible number of tornadoes and severe storms with ...