Author Archives: Dan Antion

About Dan Antion

Husband, father, woodworker, cyclist, photographer, geek - oh wait, I’m writing this like I only have 140 characters. I am all those things, and more, and all of these passions present me with opportunities to observe, and think about things that I can’t write about in other places. I have started this blog to catch the stuff that falls out, overflows and just plain doesn’t fit the other containers in my life.

The Big Hand is…

Posted on August 21, 2017

…near the one and the little hand is on the six. That’s how I learned how to tell time. My dad would ask me to go check the time and I would report back. He would then quiz me as … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Rant, Technology, Woodworking | Tagged analog, digital, drill press, smart tools, video | 46 Comments

Hashtag #nuffSaid

Posted on August 19, 2017

If we were having a beer, you’d have a technical question for me. “So, Mr. Wizard, I have a question for you about your blog.” “And that would be…?” “Are you actually up and writing these things at 6:04 am?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Current Events, If having a beer | Tagged Eat'n Park, hashtags, keyboard, nerds, schedule, shortcuts, soundhound, Star Trek, yuengling | 60 Comments

Thursday Doors – Walking by Doors in Pittsburgh

Posted on August 17, 2017

As I mentioned yesterday, I’m milking that long vacation weekend for all it’s worth. Faith and I walk a lot when we travel and we took different streets to and from our destinations, so we had different door opportunities. Faith … Continue reading →

Posted in Thursday Doors, Travel | Tagged Doors, gateway clipper, Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, PNC Park, Schendley Park | 62 Comments

One-Liner Wednesday – Just Like a Train

Posted on August 16, 2017

As you might have guessed from Monday’s post, Faith and I like to walk. My wife likes to walk too. Oddly enough, my wife and I would both like to walk farther than Maddie will agree to, but I digress. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, One Line Wed, Travel | Tagged Directions, GPS, Pittsburgh, River, Station Square, Tunnel, Wabash, walking | 68 Comments

Panther Hollow – Urban Hike

Posted on August 14, 2017

It’s summer and I’m enjoying a few weekends without a lot of writing. This week, I’m going to take advantage of photos and stories collected during Faith’s and my visit to Pittsburgh last weekend. Last Sunday, Faith and I spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography, Travel | Tagged Hiking, Panther Hollow, Pittsburgh, Schendley Park, University of Pittsburgh, Work Projects Administration, WPA | 65 Comments

Shredded Wheat

Posted on August 12, 2017

If we were having a beer, you’d be in a foul mood. “I have a bone to pick with you.” “Great. Save it for a while, we’ll order some wings later.” “No, this is personal.” “Oh geeze, before you guys … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, If having a beer | Tagged beer, breakfast, Shredded Wheat, soft-boiled eggs, vanity | 75 Comments

Thursday Doors – PA Trolley Doors

Posted on August 10, 2017

On our recent visit to Pittsburgh, we made a last-minute diversion to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum near Washington, PA. Truth be told, we always referred to Washington as “Little Washington” so as not to confuse it with Washington, D.C. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Thursday Doors, Travel | Tagged Little Washington, Pennsylvania, trolley, Trolley museum | 84 Comments