June 27 Run/Walk: Oakmont green space at 201 2nd St., Oakmont, PA 15139

There really were no new endorsements from last Sunday; mostly more discussion on "Mare of Easttown," and "Luca."

This coming Sunday's run will be around the new riverfront development in Oakmont. Meet at the green space on College Avenue in the complex (put 201 2nd St., Oakmont, PA 15139 in your GPS and you'll come right to the green space.)

From Allegheny River Boulevard, it will be your first left on College Avenue once you enter Oakmont. Go three blocks to the corner of 2nd and College. You'll see a big flat green field with plenty of parking around it.

We could do coffee at either The Lot at Edgewater (which opens at 8 a.m. and is two blocks away) or drive up to the Oakmont Bakery, which opens at 6 a.m.

June 20 Run or Walk: Meet at 61C Cafe

Father’s Day run or walk: Meet at 61C Cafe 

Walkers and runners enjoyed the charming streets of Aspinwall and Virginia found her street sign! (see photo)

Endorsements included:

-Cobra Korean bbq karaoke Bloomfield 

-"In the Heights" movie-- see it on the IMAX screen at the Waterfront!

-"Luca," Jesse Andrews wrote the screenplay!!  It's a coming of age, animated movie that is released Friday June 18 on Disney+

-Mandalorian Disney+

-"Mare of Eastown" on HBO Max but even better the SNL sketch is great (but ruins it for watching rest of series) 

-Janet's kids created a podcast for Mother’s Day 

-Paint porch ceiling "haint blue" to protect against evil spirits.  Common in New Orleans and Savannah.

-Massage kale

-Fifth season brand of salad greens (greenhouse grown locally in Braddock)

June 13 Run/Walk: Meet at the Aspinwall Riverfront Park parking lot

We're going back to Aspinwall because the river is glorious and the gardens are even cuter now, and also if you are a frequenter of yard sales, there is a town-wide one starting at 9 am.  Coffee takeout is available nearby, and there are seats on the riverfront.  Let's hope the weather gods oblige.

We had a Squirrel Hill comfort-zone treat on Sunday - the familiar combo of Schenley Park plus the 61C.  Much was discussed and there was also some running/walking.  RG medical personnel dispensed the best advice as always, especially about gardening, pastry and shoes. 

Endorsed:

• birdwatching in 61C patio - we were THIS CLOSE to a mom feeding her chick - too cute!  also Merlin Bird ID.  You can also ask Chris about their respiratory systems, apparently unique to birds and crocodiles.
  
• Prantl's new location in Squirrel Hill and the mini-almond torte
• Three Rivers Arts Festival - who cares if you've never heard of any of the groups - there is an actual festival happening, people!
• Duolingo app - 36 languages, including Klingon, Navajo, and Yiddish - you can waste time on your phone now without really wasting time.
• UPS has notaries but you need to call first.
• Jewish youth organizations (sometimes): BBG, CRUSY and NFTYNEL (not to be confused with NFL)

June 6 Run/Walk: Meet at the Wendy Bennett Trailhead, Overlook Dr. at Greenfield Ave. in Schenley Park

We'll start at our favorite Trailhead, that of Wendy Bennett (map), and explore Schenley Park for a change.  Then head to 61C for a schmoozefest.  

Last Sunday's excursion, designed by Beth (Lainy's daughter,) was spectacular, traversing the Mexican War Streets and then climbing up the Fineview Fitness Trail to a seemingly endless series of those very fine views.  Coffee and convo were at the adorable park outside of Commonplace Coffee, where our escort, Weasley the dog, was finally able to relax (see photo.)  It was a long wait to get coffee at the cafe, and, more urgently, impossible to use the bathroom.  But Wendy and I discovered that the officers at the local police station were kind to Grandma-types in distress. 

Endorsements:

• Randyland, with a sad news alert: poor Randy was subject to a ransomware attack the day after we visited!
• Long ago running group trip to Braddock and coffee at the Fettermans, about which there is documentary evidence (where is it?) - see the 2014 entry for details.
• Watch:  Circus of Books documentary, Wylie Ave. Days documentary, Lupin (oo-la-la)
• Read: The Four Winds
• Dancing in Squirrel Hill on Nov. 7
• Alaska 5-1-1 Liquid Fish Fertilizer
• Atlas Obscura - finds weird and curious places to visit wherever you are, i.e. Randyland

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