June 16 Run: Commonplace Coffee for a Father's Day Run on the fly

Next week we really couldn't decide on, since so many of us are going to be out of town (including me, so someone else is responsible for napkin recording duty.)  So we'll go with the backup Commonplace Coffee run - and perhaps someone will come up with a good Father's Day theme.   We did however think of some super ideas for the future:  checking out all the new stores on the Strip, and biking all the new trails, including tandems for anyone who doesn't have a bike.  And let's not forget Allegheny Center.  So many runs, so little time!

Today went beautifully according to plan as Virginia led us to many downtown fountain locales, finally reaching literally the heights (150 ft.) of the fabulous renovated Fountain at the Point.  Not only did we take in its awesome power and sparkle, we got a special tour from its generalissimo, Damon (pictured below.) He gave us a fascinating insider's view of its many new aspects, such as:  how it operates - buttons replacing rusty old levers; it symbolism - 3 smaller "peacock" fountains standing for the 3 rivers; and what Channel 4 didn't mention in this newscast when it was fired all the way up and it soaked the governor and fellow VIPs - take a look at second 14 and you'll see their tiny figures in the back running like hell.

Coffee was under the trees outside Starbucks at Market Square, which inspired reminiscences of trips downtown with grandmas, including white gloves and Candyrama.
Endorsed:
Jacquie:  The Perfect Cappuccino - documentary film
Laurie:  Running and Being - book - and his son lives in Pittsburgh!
Everyone:  Cafes - much better for meeting people than bars.