I have covered my share of fires while working here at the Register. Some have been homes, some have been cars and boats, and even an occasional scoreboard fire. (See small photo to the right)

Most people go to Gerold's Old Dutch Tavern for a beer or on a night like tonight, Thursday, a hamburger with some random topping like guacamole or applesauce. I go there for two reasons, eagles and volleyball. And the occasional liquid refreshment.

A picture is worth a thousand words in this case. This one was forwarded to me by my in-laws who live in Fayette County in western Pennsylvania.

Go "Stool"ers!

I moonlight as a columnist for our monthly FIT magazine. My "Come on, try me" feature started out with me taste testing various reduced-fat meals and reporting on their taste, texture and nutrition facts.