Author Archives: kevin
Spark
When I came up with this idea back in March I was mostly confident I could pull it off (,mostly), but honestly I wasn’t sure what would come of it. Would I get a couple proposals and be forced to … Continue reading
Posted in The Ending
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The 31st Date…
And on the 31st Day… Kevin flew to Beijing China. Some folks when they first heard this on Halloween when I disclosed this little twist (or big twist depending on how you look at it) thought “oh wow, he just … Continue reading
Posted in Beijing, China
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Bird in Hand
Have you all seen the Geico Commercial that pokes fun of Antiques Roadshow? It is quite possibly my favorite commercial of all time. When that black woman reacts to her antique being worth “two in the bush” I nearly pee … Continue reading
Posted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Balloon Boy
A Balloon Ride… It’s quite an amazing experience to feel like you’re floating over a gorgeous countryside. My very first balloon ride ever was a complete success. I felt just like the “balloon-boy” except I was actually in the balloon, … Continue reading
Posted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The View from Up Here
I’m a firm believer in man-made beauty. One of my favorite views is the sun showing the red hues of sunset side-scattered off the Hong Kong skyline as seen from Victoria Peak. Above was the start of my date in … Continue reading
Posted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Only YOU can prevent Wildfires
I was a firebug in high school. Whenever our class would do historical reenactments of early European settlers and Native American tribes I always insisted on being the guy who tended the fire. I love watching campfires burn, and still … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, Ohio
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Aunt Lucy’s Delicious Flakey Buttery Paula Dean Crusted Apple Surprise
To look at this photo again after days have gone by since I ate it It sorta looks like alien vomit. I guess you had to be there to get the smell of the whole operation to get a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, Ohio
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Urban Gardening
My date in Cleveland practices urban gardening (growing vegetables and crops within city limits). Cities in the rust belt are finding themselves with an overabundance of unused, vacant land. Of course not all this land can be used to grow … Continue reading
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Relics and Pixie Sticks… Seriously!
Let’s define our terms: A Relic (in Catholic tradition) is a piece of the physical body of one of “God’s Servants” placed in a special housing (usually of artisanal construction) for use in ceremony, worship, and ritual. A Pixie stick … Continue reading
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What’s Hot in Cleveland?
Our Cleveland date began with cheese! In preparation for a wonderful dinner we were to cook together my date drove me over the Guardians of Transportation to the West Side Market for fresh ingredients. Lunch was “the best falafel known … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, Ohio
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