June 9 Run: Starting at PPG Place (Tomb of the Unknown Bowler) for a Fountain Celebration Run

How many times have we in sadness looked over from Mt. Washington or the West End Bridge to the empty spot at the Point where the glorious old fountain used to be?  Well, this particular thing that isn't there any more is coming back this weekend!  So we will be there to celebrate on Sunday a.m., starting at PPG Place - with its own fountain (surrounding the aforesaid Unknown Bowler.)  In fact, maybe some of us can think of more downtown fountains to make this a super-themed run - so write in if you want one on the tour and we'll connect the dots.

Last Sunday we traversed the 3 miles of trail from the Lowe's lot to the end of the new trail past Sandcastle, and turned back just exactly across from the famed eagles' next, evidently only minutes after one was seen swooping in (according to a dedicated fan who apparently hangs out there on Sundays at 7 a.m.)  Passing by the Eat'N Park patio with that sweeping view overlooking the Mon, we thought that next time we should try to get coffee there - so totally 'Burgh!  (Speaking of which, have you heard that we have recently beat out Portland?)

Back at Commonplace we got the distressing announcement from David that the S.H. Giant Eagle no longer carries its store brand shredded wheat. What's next - no more Klondikes?!  And then, the demise of the letter - our children will be the first generation maybe since the invention of paper not to hold on to those yellowing packets tied up in ribbons.  That actually is distressing.  But cheer up - we now have podcasts and audiobooks, two of which were endorsed:
 - Cocktail Waitress, by James Cain
 - In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson - this one (along with many others) downloadable from the Carnegie Library!
Is that an even trade?
Roye