*I used the video from R Carp on Youtube, awesome Avett Brothers videos. Subscribe!
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daily jam-the avett brothers
The Avett Brothers have come out with a new album recently and there is one song that I can't stop listening to. Its called "Bring Me Your Love" and it is today's daily jam. This beautiful song embodies the kind of song I would put at the end of an amazing movie. I can't stop listening to it. I actually am using someone's recording of this song from a recent show because the song is so good that they use it as their encore. The Avett Brothers come back into Pittsburgh next year in March and I am looking forward to hearing this song in person.
life lately
Life lately according to my iPhone camera. Stories included are a recent Halloween party where I won an honorable mention for my 'behind the times' costume, yes that rubber duck again (it has now left Pittsburgh), fall foilage, and a picture of my breakfast after my softball game was cancelled even though it had not rained in the past couple of days.
the duck
I have said this before, but Pittsburgh is pretty unique and awesome. This time, it involves a giant rubber duck. Yes you read that correctly, a giant rubber duck. The Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman created a giant rubber duck sculpture that "creates a sense of healing because it has no frontiers, it doesn't discriminate, and doesn't have a political connotation. “We are living on one planet,” he told WESA Pittsburgh, “and all the waters in the world become our global bathtub, so we are one family where we have to take care of each other in this bathtub of the rubber duck.”
The duck's arrival marks the start of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts -- and is the first time one of the ducks has bobbed in U.S. waters. In true Pittsburgh fashion, there was a giant welcoming party on one of the closed down bridges which brought hundreds of people out to witness this magnificent and silly piece of art. And it did not disappoint.
With it's three rivers, Pittsburgh is the perfect place for the duck to make it's American debut. It has been anchored by on the river right by the fountain in Point State Park. I first saw the duck from afar while driving through the city. From far away it looks kind of ridiculous and small, I thought. However, this past week, when on a run with my friend Angela*, we finally got an up-close-and-personal view of the duck. There were an absurd amount of people out just to see the duck. It is massive standing close to it. It is such a strange thing to see just sitting on the river but now, it's absence will be strange.
The duck's arrival marks the start of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts -- and is the first time one of the ducks has bobbed in U.S. waters. In true Pittsburgh fashion, there was a giant welcoming party on one of the closed down bridges which brought hundreds of people out to witness this magnificent and silly piece of art. And it did not disappoint.
With it's three rivers, Pittsburgh is the perfect place for the duck to make it's American debut. It has been anchored by on the river right by the fountain in Point State Park. I first saw the duck from afar while driving through the city. From far away it looks kind of ridiculous and small, I thought. However, this past week, when on a run with my friend Angela*, we finally got an up-close-and-personal view of the duck. There were an absurd amount of people out just to see the duck. It is massive standing close to it. It is such a strange thing to see just sitting on the river but now, it's absence will be strange.
Images via Iphone
*Ang and I didn't plan the outfits, we have just known each other for too long and tend to think alike!
october birthdays
October is a big month for birthdays in my family. My mom leads off the month and it is a long list of family members and close friends birthdays (including mine!). Over the weekend I spent most of Saturday at a 1 year old party and a 2 year old party. I know, quit being jealous of my life people. It seems as though candy, pumpkins, and trucks are the go to theme of little boys.
The first couple pictures are from my god son's Elijah's first birthday party at the pumpkin patch. My great friend Donel brought her little niece Tommie to the party and I couldn't resist snapping a couple of pictures. Seriously, though, that outfit she is wearing is adorable, those boots kill me.
birthday
Another year older. Yes it is my birthday, October 8th. The best day of the year if I do say so myself. I am lucky enough to celebrate life for yet another year. I will be spending my night toasting a beer at the Pens game tonight. More celebrating will continue over the weekend with great friends. I can't wait.
daily jam-lorde
A fantastic little sixteen year old from New Zealand named Lorde might be my new favorite rapper (she's really a singer/songwriter but I refer to her as a rapper). She has this broody sound thats infectious and I think she's pretty brilliant and frankly, a little badass. Her breakout hit is "Royals" but I am a fan of "The Love Club" and "Tennis Court." Lorde, like Twenty One Pilots, is comprised of a drummer, an electronic beat, and a singer. Listen below and let me know what you think.
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#BUCTOBER
It's pretty hard to live in Pittsburgh and not be an all consuming sports fan. All of the teams share the colors of black & gold and a long legacy of greatness. In my short 25 years of life, I have witnessed two Superbowl wins by the Steelers and a Stanley Cup win by the Pens. Both teams tend to always go deep into the playoffs each year and it ignites this city.
But what about the Pirates? Well...eh...they have a great stadium to play in? That USED to be the common response until this year. The Pirates finally achieved a winning season and are heading into their first playoff series in 20-some years. I was lucky enough to go to a playoff game and witness this city's energy that has been bottled up for the past 20 years. The energy inside the stadium was palpable and indescribable. Unlike any playoff Steeler game or Pens playoff game I've been to.
The ticket was an early birthday present from our good family friends Elaine and Chris. The three of us went down to the game early to tailgate, take in the atmosphere, and eat the best pizza on the bridge. We each had single tickets. I was up in section 310 surrounded by strangers all wanting to witness greatness in October.
When you play against Pittsburgh, you play against the entire city #BUCTOBER #LETSGOBUCS
But what about the Pirates? Well...eh...they have a great stadium to play in? That USED to be the common response until this year. The Pirates finally achieved a winning season and are heading into their first playoff series in 20-some years. I was lucky enough to go to a playoff game and witness this city's energy that has been bottled up for the past 20 years. The energy inside the stadium was palpable and indescribable. Unlike any playoff Steeler game or Pens playoff game I've been to.
The ticket was an early birthday present from our good family friends Elaine and Chris. The three of us went down to the game early to tailgate, take in the atmosphere, and eat the best pizza on the bridge. We each had single tickets. I was up in section 310 surrounded by strangers all wanting to witness greatness in October.
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| The scene on Federal Street before the game, the old Sports Illustrated with Stargell and Bradshaw hangs on the building |
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| After being down early in the game, the Buccos win! |
When you play against Pittsburgh, you play against the entire city #BUCTOBER #LETSGOBUCS
Lets Go Bucs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a winning season in 20 years and this city is going insane. We have waited so long for this team to be playing in October again. Roberto would be proud. #letsgobucs I hope they go well into the playoffs but if not, they have at least reignited the faith in baseball in this city.
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