The Grandstander

Many, many years ago, when I was probably in either first, second, or third grade, the good Sisters at St. Philomena School gave all student...

Many of you may be aware that this past January, my youngest sister, Patty, died at the age of 61.  Some of you may not be aware of this fac...

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ryan Shazier.  Of course, many of the draftniks out there in Steelers Nation have already decreed yo...

John Stallworth, Mel Blount, Ernie Holmes, Donnie Schell, and Glen Edwards. What do those five guys have in common?  Well, they all played...

It is always fun to discover something new and have a pleasant experience in doing so.  Such was the case yesterday when the old Ex-Highm...

Marilyn and I took in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's production of George Bernard Shaw's "Candida" last night.   I...

When the Pirates fell behind 6-2 against the Blue Jays last night, I disgustingly switched channels to Turner Classic Movies and watched the...