Archive for January, 2028
Tuesday, January 11th, 2028
Beginning of the End
My final semester at Pitt has begun, and it has begun with a bang. It’s only my second day, and I’m already feeling completely overwhelmed!
I have always loved the first week of classes, and I thought this would be one of the best. Besides my directed study with Dr. Lemley and internship at CRR, […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Classes by Frank
Monday, January 10th, 2028
Surviving on a nonprofit salary
I got a call from my brother today. He went to college in DC and stayed there after graduating three years ago. When I answered my phone, I could practically feel his excitement coursing through my veins. Turns out, he got a new job. Previously he had been working as a program associate at a […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Life, Gretchen's Fam, Personal, Pittsburgh Development by Gretchen
Friday, January 7th, 2028
Breaking Down the Digital Divide - Part II
A couple months ago, I wrote about the organization that my mom is involved with called Breaking Down the Digital Divide (B3D). A few friends of hers founded it, and my mom getting a job with them was the main push that brought my family, who were originally from Western PA but living in DC […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Tech Scene, Frank's Fam by Frank
Monday, January 3rd, 2028
The Tubes @ Venue 13
Last weekend, Gretchen and I were lucky enough to score tickets to The Tubes concert, and it was awesome. Neither of us have seen The Tubes since they made it big nationally and, as I’m sure you know, tickets were not easy to come by. It just so happens, though, that they recorded […]
No Comments » - Posted in South Side, Music Scene by Frank
Sunday, January 2nd, 2028
Scenes
The wind saws at my legs as I pull my winter coat close around my body. This is one of the few disadvantages of living downtown - the wind tunnels caused by the tall buildings. One of these days I’m going to blow away.
I hurriedly press on toward the Wood Street station, eager to descend […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Life, Writing, Personal by Gretchen
Saturday, January 1st, 2028
Happy New Year!
Happy new year to everyone! Here’s hoping that 2028 will be the best year ever. Regular posting resumes tomorrow, after we stuff ourselves silly with pork roast, mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.
