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Comment on Wikiburghopedia? Wikiburgh? Pittswiki? Okay, let’s just stick with CitiWiki by Amy

Amy — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:01:35 +0000

I would totally go for some kind of cell phone interaction with the Port Authority. On Tuesday I was in Oakland and walking towards the bus stop when my bus flew by about twenty minutes before I expected it to. Was my bus super early, or was the previous run super late? I started running contingency plans through my head in a bit of a tizzy. I’ll definitely see if I can figure out this CitiWiki stuff.

And… wait, you’re that Christina [formerly of the Blurgh]? Yay! Kinda wondered what happened to you two.

Comment on One Big Happy Family by christina speaks | Wikiburghopedia? Wikiburgh? Pittswiki? Okay, let’s just stick with CitiWiki

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:01:14 +0000

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Comment on One Big Happy Family by Eleanor's Trousers

Eleanor's Trousers — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:50:15 +0000

“Sometimes I think that could be the city of Pittsburgh’s logo: “We’re here, let’s make the best out of it.” ”

Found you in this week’s City Paper and have to say, that may be the best summary of what I love about Pittsburgh, flaws and all. Let’s write the mayor- I’m sure the new motto will go over like gangbusters

Comment on One Big Happy Family by greg

greg — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:42:10 +0000

It’s always good to be around someone who enjoys their work and has a positive attitude.
Nice blog !
Greg

Comment on One Big Happy Family by Laura

Laura — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:40:07 +0000

what a beautiful post! it reminds me of my “sir william” post–that warm feeling you get when you encounter someone who makes you feel genuinely good inside, someone you see regularly. thank you so, so much for sharing it with us. it put a huge smile on my face.

will stop back again soon!

with love from pittsburgh…

Comment on One Big Happy Family by heather

heather — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:42:46 +0000

hi christina,

i had to send this to my husband. he LOVES pittsburgh and the free transportation. even though i know it will make him hate miami even more when he reads it, it is beautifully written + perfectly captures life in the burgh.

bises, heather

Comment on One Big Happy Family by Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:58:21 +0000

Wow, I’ve never gotten a cool bus driver like that.

Comment on One Big Happy Family by christina

christina — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:37:05 +0000

Yeah, when we got to Smithfield and 6th, he also said, “Macy’s, formerly Kaufmann’s.” I thought that was pretty cool.

Comment on One Big Happy Family by Amy

Amy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:07:32 +0000

I remember that same 71A driver — loved him! There was also an older blonde lady who did the same thing, but when going through downtown, she would announce all of the stuff that used to be there, too, which I thought was pretty darn cool. I’m glad to see that someone else is keeping up the tradition.

I never thought that I would miss taking the bus every day, but I met some really great people on those trips between downtown and Oakland and my house. Some scary ones, too, but the good ones were definitely in the majority.

Comment on Live and learn and then get a new job by Amy

Amy — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:22:42 +0000

I’m so glad to hear that you’ll be working at a job you love — it can totally change your attitude about so many things, not dreading going to work every day. People look at me like I’m crazy when I tell them that I love my job, that I look forward to going to work, but it’s had such a positive impact on everything else.

Keep up updated on the crazy awesome things!