June 16 Run/Walk: Meet at Beth's House: 9384 Hilliard Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Beth Dutton has offered to host coffee on Sunday 6/16.  We are looking forward to coming to the verdant hills of the North!

This past Sunday in Troy Hill started off with too much excitement-- no, the mishap wasn't related to the scary Rialto Street, but rather a scary pothole on 579 ramp (between Blvd Allies and Veteran's Bridge) on the way to the run.  A tire blowout for me, and a lift up to De Fer in Troy Hill (thanks to Virginia) so I could ignore my flat tire for a couple of hours and enjoy life for a short while....

The run/walk was glorious-- perfect weather and nice sights.  A view around every corner and over every hill.  Unique murals, yummy food (Scratch kitchen) and holy bones/relics at St. Anthony's.  Such a cool neighborhood.

Coffee conversation at the delightful De Fer cafe revolved around:

• Speculation that AAA's largest share of revenue has got to be those who let their memberships lapse and then call for roadside assistance;
• What is scarier/more dangerous: white water rafting or deer leaping over your head while on a bike trail;
• Buffalo Rose is playing on Friday 6/14 at the Original Pittsburgh Winery: Doors open at 7:00pm.  Buy tickets here.
• Buffalo Rose will also be playing at Aspinwall Riverfront Park on August 9 and at Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville on August 11.

Running events coming up from Gretchen: "Here are a couple of 5k run/walks happening next Saturday morning that you could join or support:

• Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma: my brother, Kurt Weiss, is a sarcoma survivor and very active in this group. The run/walk is at 9 AM starting at the North Park Boathouse. Here's his team: https://runsignup.com/Race/144196/Donate/SiRuxjWz99OQ8XUY   
• Highmark Walk for Vincentian: I've formed a team to support Vincentian's network of senior care/human services, including Schenley Garden in Oakland. The walk starts at Stage AE at 9 AM and ends in the stadium. Here's my team:  http://hcf.convio.net/site/TR/Pittsburgh/HighmarkWalk?team_id=18798&pg=team&fr_id=4720. (The Luddites at Highmark haven't upgraded this to a secure https url yet. If your Chrome blocks it, you could try another browser or your mobile device)"