For the sake of clarity and history in the 1970's those people whose ancestors came from Africa wished to be referred to at that time as African Americans. When folks discussed them as a group that...

Shirt wise, Columbia has some nice vented types. If you happen to be near an outlet store they may have some bargains this weekend.

Had a Sportkilt - Black Watch on Monday that I wore out and about. Received compliments at the Post Office on its appearance. It also held up well after 10 hours of driving on Tuesday drawing some...

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Stopped into Mulanney's Harp and Fiddle (www.harpandfiddle.com) tonight. Each Tuesday night they have a band. Although I didn't arrive until about 9:30, the band was still playing and the...

Not sure what the weather in NM is usually. But the next couple days here in western PA are forecasting lows of 8 F and 0 F. I can recall a local forecaster stating we wouldn't have any more lows as...

I was in Pittsburgh, PA putting some salt on a sidewalk I had just shoveled when a walker stopped to ask me about salt. Seems he came from somewhere that its need for sidewalks and roads was...

Winter may finally make it to here, just north of Pittsburgh, PA. A bit milder for this mornings walk at 23 F. Got out before daylight as the wind was supposed to pick up and drop the chill factor to...

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The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival started on August 22-23 and continues on Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day thru September 26-27. Located in West Newton, PA just off of I-70 south of...

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The 25th annual Irish Festival will be celebrated September 11-13, 2015 at the Riverplex in Pittsburgh, PA. Details can be found at www.pghirishfest.org.

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The Highland Games will be at Edinboro University, in Edinboro, Pennsylvania from September 10-13, 2015. New this year is beer tasting on Saturday, September 12th from 12PM - 3PM....

Yes Folks, it's that time of year again. September 5-7 are the dates for this years Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Hope to see you there !

Anyone know of any special Tartan Day activities in Pittsburgh?

I usually do not wear a sporran with kilts, be they tartan or otherwise. Much of my kilt time is around the house or yardwork. I really wouldn't want to get it caught in a piece of rotating...

For the Kansas tartan you have blues in both the KU and Royals uniforms, although different shades. You have some flexability with the wheat as you could go with a gold, yellow - soft, or tan. I was...