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Renee
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I had that very specific late-century Florida childhood every middle grade author wishes they’d had

also, if i ever complain ever ever about being tired <at ALL> on here, pls remind me to check the barometric pressure
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Jingle-husky Season has arrived!
December 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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my currant bush in pittsburgh, pa is budding? 🤔 🌱
a bare currant bush breaking out in buds in 26°F with 3” of snow on the ground. close up of the buds on a branch
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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after ten years, they were _finally_ starting to be able to handle non-highway San Francisco roads safely when i left

and while SF has some twisty roads, it’s hella straight compared to pittsburgh

they are def not ready for the snow-covered version this, right out of the gate
the pittsburgh infographic showing our most cursed 5+ road intersections in light yellow, bright yellow, orange, and white graphics.
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Good morning!
a large barn-style pumpkin-colored shed in a snow-covered yard is in the center background, with a partially iced-over rock pond in the left foreground. a large stand of dry, tall, bleached-out fountain grass is begins the pond. there are many trees behind the shed, full of snow. there’s a large, twisty apple tree on the right, also covered in snow. yellow metal tape measure sunk into a ledge of snow, showing exactly 3” of accumulation
December 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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standing on the shoulders of giants
a scene from Harold and Maude in which Harold is in Maude’s very artsy home. He’s peeking out furtively above a giant wooden sculpture representation of a vagina, with his hand reaching into it.
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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I knew Penzey’s was going hard, but this description is amazing.
A spice packet that has red and white stripes it is circular pattern around a dark blue heart that has a lot of little multicolored hearts in the center of it. It says it is it resists spice blend. The description of the spice blend is as follows: BEST BY NOV 2027 Look at him. Imagine waking up every day knowing we lost the greatest democracy in the history of the world to such a corrupt, pathetic, lying, cheating, teenage girl creeping, bankrupt in every way "man." No, just 250 years ago we held a Revolution against men like him. Keep it alive. Roast meats, carrots, cauliflower, eggs, popcorn, burgers, hummus, wings. Season Liberally®
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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This guy, though, def won the day
The black lab in the Santa hat and beard with his mouth open as if he’s singing Christmas carols. It’s the same pic from the first post. The same black lab still singing with his head tilted back. This time the black lab is not singing, but has a curled lip like a prizefighter in a Boston bar in 1890
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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the nervous crew
young german shepherd with a pink bow around her neck. She’s glancing up into the side, as if she does not trust this process at all. two older dudes wearing holiday bow ties and cream, sweaters with red berries and green leaves sewn onto them. One is an Italian greyhound? And one is of similar build, but has a more mixed breed face. They look like they’d like to be anywhere else.
November 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Toby would not pose nicely for Christmas pics at the groomers yesterday (nail trims are the one thing that makes him bitey and anxious) but at least he isn’t the only one who ended up looking slightly unhinged lol
Toby, tongue out and looking a little crazed in the eyes. silver and black husky mix. a black lab with mouth wide open like he’s singing. he’s wearing a santa hat and beard. a shih tzu (?) with a red bow in her fur like a baby, with a strong underbite and eyes that look askew
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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bit of a hike for you, but can confirm that these two are authentic and amazing. Anthos is on the T line (Willow station), too! Gali’s is in Pleasant Hills.
PGH City “Paper Best of” Best Greek Restaurant Anthos 3803 Willovi Ave., Castle Shannon. anthosjoods.com 2nd: Aladdin's Eatery 3rd: Amel's Best Gyro Mike & Tony's Multiple locations. mikeandtonysgyros.com 2nd: Gali's 3rd: EVIA Greek
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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not a single flake. virga, maybe?
radar shows light blue (snow) over Western Pennsylvania
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse in Pittsburgh chimichurri list: Chimmi-churri ~ herbs & garlic Ajo ~ roasted garlic chimmi Cebolla ~ caramelized onion chimmi Pimenton ~ wood-fired red pepper chimmi picture of a beef eye of round roast seasoned, and cooked in a pan with juices. Place roast in the preheated oven and reduce temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) (preheat was 500°F) Roast for 21 minutes (7 minutes per pound), then turn off the oven and let roast sit in the hot oven for 2 1/2 hours. Do not open the door at all during this time.
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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the snow storm: oh, like…that’s just my _arm_.
radar map showing MN, WIS, IA, MI, IND, WV, absolutely covered in a giant amount of light blue (snow), with OH, and Western PA on a map with a (comparatively) small line of light blue color (snow) coming towards pittsburgh from the SW.
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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me, looking at radar: oh. it’s coming for us!
radar showing WV, OH, and Western PA on a map with a decent line of light blue color (snow) coming towards pittsburgh from the SW.
November 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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and it started out SO high this morning (see photo/alt text), so the plummet is gonna be doozy, i imagine. i was great until ~3pm and now i just want alllll the naps
a column of numbers showing the barometric pressure at Pittsburgh international airport from 11am today (30.49) at the bottom. going up to the top at 3:51pm, it’s fallen to 30.38.
November 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Pittsburgh friends, if you want to clear out the fridge from thanksgiving:
Bethany Hallam 2d • Hi everyone! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! If you have any leftovers from any of your turkey day meals this week, please comment or send me a DM as we would love to put your leftovers to good use feeding the homeless homies with Ccrip Pittsburgh! We can accept drop-offs in the Northside anytime before 1130am from now until Sunday or in the South Side at noon on Sunday, or pickups anytime in between! We will accept anything from your Thanksgiving feasts, and thank you IMMENSELY in advance!! Bethany Hallam (replies to) Aidan Setlock: this is for Sunday at 12pm! We start at 801 Bingham st. Then head over to 700 Second Ave. around 130pm Ccrip Pittsburgh 92 friends Community Care & Resistance in Pittsburgh (CCRIP) is the advocacy and outreach arm of 1Hood Media
November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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@governor.pa.gov any chance you can get the W. PA townships, counties, & PENNDOT on this? Already had one fatal accident in S. Strabane last night, b/c despite knowing snow showers & fluctuating temps were happening, i’ve seen 0 salt trucks. if they’re waiting for Monday night, Sunday will be deadly
US National Weather Service Pi... ~ ..• 1h • ! A heads up for those on the roads tonight. Road temperatures are cooling with sunset, and any wet spots from melting snow today are at risk of freezing over and creating hazardous travel conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses. Take it slow tonight if you encounter any areas that appear wet as they may be icy. 7:23 •ll 5G: (66, Close Severe Weather Special Weather Statement for Allegheny County Issued by National Weather Service Pittsburgh, PA 5:28 PM EST Fri, Nov 28, 2025 ...SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS MAY RESULT IN ICY SPOTS ON ROADWAYS TONIGHT... Widely scattered snow showers will continue across portions of far eastern Ohio through western Pennsylvania tonight, though tapering off towards midnight. While snowfall amounts are expected to be light, enough melting of the snow on area roadways combined with falling temperature may will result in icy spots. Untreated bridges and ramps are often the first surfaces to ice up. Anyone traveling tonight should be alert for a wide range of conditions and slow down in adverse weather conditions. Sunday, Nov 30th showing rain forecast during temps that will go from 41°F to 28°F in South Park, PA, but “snow” not forecast until Monday night. these roads will freeze earlier than the trucks will go out.
November 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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stay safe, local frens
Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner... • 26m Reports have started of slippy road conditions around the region. If you're out, there, be careful. Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh-scanner... • 14m Police are taking note that the bridges are starting to freeze up.
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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pittsburgh doughnut hole alive and well for this first snow event 😂
radar is light blue (snow), and it’s covering the map of western PA with the exception of a large oval around pittsburgh, which is mostly white (no snow or scattered snow)
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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people out golfing in this weather always cracks me up
Green grass on a golf course with a bare tree line in the background. There are about eight people playing golf as it lightly snows.
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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hmmmm…might’ve been a little too hasty on the “no gifts” thing this year? 😍

(not that i’d ask my parents for anything this expensive, _ever_, but one can dream)
an eight-piece set of Wüstoff knives in a light purple color (the handles) for $995, on sale from $1,260
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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link to re-subscribe to PPG (if so inclined) that is beneficial to the returning reporters:

actionnetwork.org/letters/subs...
Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh Recently, many of you have asked if now is the time to drop your boycott of the paper and re-subscribe. The answer is YES, albeit with one *extremely* important caveat. Use this re-subscription tool we set up to ensure the Blocks and local execs know that you are returning to the paper with US. Leave no doubt that while we all value the paper — we wouldn't have struck if we didn't — your continued support of the publication is contingent on fair treatment of union journalists going forward.
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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and it’s already taken a decent nosedive since last night here in Pittsburgh
a column showing the hourly altimeter readings for pittsburgh, pa since midnight going from 29.99 at midnight yesterday 29.85 at 6 PM today
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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heads up for wednesday into thursday: big barometric pressure drops coming for midwest, great lakes region & northeast
Rapid changes in barometric pressure have been known to cause or contribute to aches, pains, sinus pressure, and overall general discomfort in some instances. The change in weather over the next 48 hours will be significant. If you're sensitive to big changes in weather and barometric pressure...or the weather, you may feel it. For those traveling through this region or spending time here through Thanksgiving the quick change may be evident too. Welcome to winter in the Great Lakes! map of midwest, great lakes region, and northeast showing fast, large barometric pressure drops on wednesday and thursday
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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40,000 years ago, a hungry wolf approached a campfire…
a small silver and black husky mix staring into space while vigilantly protecting his goofy orange and blue stuffie, “Fox” from _the cat_, with his paw.
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM