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Sunday, April 24, 2011

May 1 Run: CommonPlace for a Panther Hollow Greenfield Run

Meet at CommonPlace Coffee in Squirrel Hill for a longish run through Panther Hollow, Greenfield lower and upper (we will climb those fun steps by St. Rosalia's) - our first run of May!

We dithered around enough this morning that the rain stopped by the time we finally set out, pleasing those who had considered going home and running later (or not). It was a Chatham, dead-end, all uphill, really spring run. Yes we ran through Chatham and explored several dead-ends including one above 5th Ave where we stopped to admire the Mansion at Maple Heights. We ran back up lovely Murray Hill Ave, deciding beauty trumped our desire for a more gradual up-hill route. Trees are now in full flower and we even spied a dogwood starting to bloom. It was an appropriate run to welcome spring.

CommonPlace was closed for Easter so we once again invaded the Sunday morning quiet at Coffee Tree. At one point there were at least 3 discussions happening at one time several across the tables - amazing! 

In a blatant display of parental pride I wanted to let the group know that my son Edward will be here this summer to dance with Texture Contemporary Ballet Company. This is a summer company comprised of current and former dancers at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as well as  former and current PBT grad students several of whom are now dancing professionally with other companies around the US. They will be performing July 8,9 at the New Hazelett Theater on the North side. They don't have a website but you can find them on Facebook. I will send out more information as the time gets closer.

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