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Important to grow old gracefully

As we age, how does one grow old gracefully and successfully? How do we keep our health and continue to enjoy an active life? Our bodies and minds are often sending the signals that it is time to slow it down. At first, we tend to fight these signs and perhaps think I am not there yet.Keeping ...

Renewing ritual: Grouse hunt a refreshing tradition

ThereĢƵ no photo of a downed ruffed grouse to make this column complete. ThatĢƵ fine. I didn’t kill one the lone day I hunted grouse this year. It wasn’t for lack of trying that I did not down a grouse that day. I came home with two empty shell casings to show for three windy, snowy ...

A look at SantaĢƵ college sports list

As Santa went on his 24-hour jaunt around the world bringing presents to kids everywhere, what would he bring college sports programs, players, coaches and fans?For the three major football programs in the area, Pitt, West Virginia and Penn State, bowl wins and a solid close to recruiting for ...

Athletes anxious for Christmas, too

With apologies to Clement Moore ... ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;Andrew McCutchen rested, content is his warm ...

Wrestling fans’ wish list for Santa

It is that time of the year, and this weekĢƵ column features a wish list for wrestling fans.Whether Santa Claus see this before he loads up Monday night is beyond me, but why not try!For local wrestling fans looking for shows to attend, there are several promotions in the Pittsburgh area.If ...