Feb. 23 Run: Meet at Arriviste Coffee, 5730 Ellsworth in Shadyside

We're meeting at a new coffeehouse, Arriviste, at 5730 Ellsworth (between Maryland and Summerlea,) 7 am as usual, and will proceed in some direction from there.  And let it be known that there is now not only a Walk as well as a Run, but there has been a Walk to the Walk!  OK, maybe a little confusing, but just ask on Sunday.

Last week we tried to get to the panoramic view from Robert E. Williams Park, but somehow got lost in the maze of stairways leading up past the Peterson Events Center.  Aimee recorded that we climbed 663 feet in elevation in search of it.  "While we didn’t find the tower, we nearly climbed a mountain!" 

Coffee as always was a comfort, and an inspiration to read, listen, watch, and especially, try to shut off electronics during vacations (not easy.)
Endorsed:

• Books:  Anything by James Michener (so many!), stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Tatooist of Auschwitz, The Weight of Ink, Angle of Repose.
• Podcasts:  Invisibilia, How I Built This, Wondery (esp. The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed.)  
• Movie:  Defiance (Partisans in the forest during WW2.)
• Concert this Sunday:  Sing a New Light - series in memory of victims of Tree of Life shooting, one of which was Richard Gottfried, brother of Carol, fellow RG member.  Information here.
• More places RG can run to.
• Five Points Artisan Bakeshop Cafe is now open!  Maybe next week...
• Your ancient iPod - still works!