August 22 Run or Walk: Meet at Biddle's Escape, corner of Trenton and Biddle Aves.

Next time we can explore Frick Park, Wilkinsburg, Point Breeze - many options - starting at Biddle's Escape, corner of Trenton and Biddle Aves., which has outdoor seating with umbrellas, bathrooms, and they are currently highlighting their ginger peach scones.  What's not to like? Be there at 7 am as usual.  (That's for the new folks on the list - hi there!)

Last week, while we missed many of you out traveling the world, a hardy few of us traversed the South Side, finding tons of wildflowers lining the trail, and checking out the Pittsburgh Highline, OK, it's not like NY but there aren't a million people breathing on you, and it's right on the Mon! Also, several thumbs up for Cup-Ka-Joe's, nice urban chic alternative to the Big Dog down the street.

Endorsed:

• Cedar Creek Park, much to do there, not far and right on the Great Allegheny Passage trail
• Fabulous show at the Frick Museum of Women's Sporting Costumes (way better than it sounds - you have to see these up close) and if you go on Th - Sun. midday, the Cafe is open.
• Relaxing things to do:  swimming and grouting
• Keeping out undesirables:  Ace Locksmith on Baum Blvd.
• Finding local professionals:  Thumbtack - evidently most popular in Pgh now are electrical wiring repair and wedding officiants
• Watch on Apple TV (free for one week and then $4.99 a month): Ted Lasso, and The Morning Show.