Tag Archives: Steelers

School Nights and Absent Friends

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dan Antion

If we were having a beer, you would start with a nice gesture. “Hey, sorry about your Steelers. Everything’s on me today, beer, wine, wings. Order up.” “Thanks. That’s nice of you. It’s also nice of you not to rub … Continue reading →

Posted in Absent Friends, Family, If having a beer | Tagged beer, Boston, Corona, Limona, Penguins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Steelers | 56 Comments

One-Liner Wednesday – The Curse

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Dan Antion

During an email conversation with my brother last week, I mentioned that I was going to call our mom later that day. I told him that I felt bad that I hadn’t wished her a Merry Christmas on Christmas, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, One Line Wed | Tagged Appleton, Church, curse, football, Pittsburgh, Rocky Bleier, Steelers, Superstition, Vietnam War | 59 Comments

Welcome Back (Football)

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Dan Antion

If we were having a beer you would be chomping at the bit to switch the conversation to your topic. “Pitt? How many teams do you support and how much team gear do you own? And, if I may add, … Continue reading →

Posted in If having a beer, SoCS, Sports | Tagged beer, Big 12, football, Green Bay, Pitt, Pitt v PSU, Pittsburgh, SoCS, Steelers, UConn Football, WVU, yuengling | 75 Comments

The New Menu Blues

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Dan Antion

If we were having a beer, we would both notice the new Specials Menu on the bar, but you would be less worried than me. “I think this will be OK. A little change is good now and then.” “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Customer Service, If having a beer, Opinion, Rant | Tagged beer, comfort, comfort food, menu, nutrition, restaurant, Steelers, upscale, vegetarian, wine, wings | 82 Comments

SoCS and SoCKs

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Dan Antion

Earlier this week, I stumbled across a blog from one of my periodic blog buddies. I don’t mean that sometimes we are buds and sometimes not, but she writes on a somewhat irregular schedule. Anyway, Jess posted a 10-minuted SoC … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Shopping, SoCS | Tagged blogs, LL Bean, shoes, socks, Solomon, Steelers | 61 Comments

Wipe Those Feets

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Dan Antion

Every morning that I get stuck with the duty have the privilege of taking Maddie out to make morning rounds, when we return to the porch I will tell her: “we have to wipe those feets.” Yes, Microsoft, I understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Opinion | Tagged data, dog, Grammar, jacki, Penguins, pets, Pirates, Pittsburgh, plural, Steelers | 79 Comments

Oooh a Bonus Word

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Dan Antion

I mean, who can resist a bonus? Actually, this prompt arrived just in time to help me avoid a bonus. As of 8:00 AM, Friday, November 28, 2014, Amazon had sent me no fewer than 10 emails telling me about … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Prompt, SoCS | Tagged amazon, BBQ, Black Friday, contest, decorations, Holidays, shopping, SoCS, Steelers | 37 Comments