January 20 and 21 Runs: Sunday at the Ineffable Ca Phe 3920 Penn Ave., Monday at 7:30 at 61C - Holiday Run

Trying something new and intriguing:  meet at the Ineffable Ca Phe which actually opens early enough for us on Sundays, at 3920 Penn Ave., near corner of 39th, and on to explore Upper Lower Lawrenceville. And then the usual default holiday run (this one at 7:30) from 61C in Squirrel Hill.  I'll be away so make sure someone signs on to scribe duty for next week.  Also - walkers please come, we need you!  Actually our speeds are converging.

Last week, we went down into the park to get bathed in the violet light that happens when snow falls at dawn.  It wasn't even too slippy.
We came back and, with an abundance of pastry on the table, had a pretty high concept conversation about the Constitution, adolescent love, and old slide projectors, and endorsed:

• PBS Great Performances program about Hamilton
• 13th - documentary by Ava DuVernay
• Ear Hustle podcast - now in American history context
• Interview with Jill Lepore who was just in Pittsburgh- ditto
• Laurel Hill State Park
• the UPMC Shuttle that goes from stops in Oakland to Children's Hospital in Lawrenceville - anyone can take it supposedly - schedule here
• Quote:  "Nothing says weekend hobby like a hazmat suit"
• Last but definitely not least - MONTHLY RG HAPPY HOURS - next one on Wed., Feb. 6, 5:30, William Penn hotel lobby downtown - be there!