Pittsburgh & Philly

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Dear Diary, Every week, my daughter and I play pretend. We spin a tale about a magical kingdom, far, far away and reinvent ourselves into a queen and a princess. Sometimes my daughter dresses the part,...

Dear Diary, The other day when I drove my daughter to school, I saw a sign that read, New president. Same God. That's the reason why my friends and I aren't down and depressed about the elections. In fact,...

Dear Diary, Growing up, my parents taught my sister and I to love our neighbors. I never heard those exact words until I read it in the Bible. Rather, my mother and father demonstrated the meaning of the...

Dear Diary, Recently, I asked my daughter what was her favorite subject in school, and she quickly shouted science. Her answer threw me for a loop. I expected her to say English. She's always toting a book...

Dear Diary, Students across Allegheny County headed back to school, signally the unofficial end to summer. Amusement parks aren't open as late. Swimming pools are preparing to close. And fireworks have...