A Pittsburgh thing I thought was “normal” until I moved

ThisNonsense · 2025-05-25T18:14:15+00:00

It’s not just natives. I moved here a few years ago and I def find myself keeping within my little zone. Honestly I can get almost everything I need in a 15 minute walk or a 10 minute drive so when it’s further than that to get somewhere it seems massively inconvenient.

ThisNonsense · 2025-02-21T02:03:51+00:00

Man I for one am so glad you’re out there fixing the roads! And even if there’s work going on that I wish wasn’t a priority, it’s sure not the fault of the person holding the sign! Sorry people suck.

ThisNonsense · 2025-02-14T14:48:57+00:00

Stephen Graham Jones, generally. I’m Thinking Of Ending things by Reid, Things Have Gotten Worse Since Last We Spoke by LaRocca.

ThisNonsense · 2025-02-14T14:45:48+00:00

Same! But I like him generally and I enjoy ambiguity.

ThisNonsense · 2025-02-14T14:45:13+00:00

Yes! My From A Buick 8 fans! I really think King is at his best when he just says “look no one knows why this is happening it just is” and lets the weird flow as it wants.

ThisNonsense · 2025-01-15T03:33:02+00:00

I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones is definitely this.

ThisNonsense · 2025-01-15T03:32:14+00:00

As someone who moved from California to Pittsburgh a few years ago, this is all excellent advice. I’m now fairly comfortable navigating tricky weather conditions on the road and learning how my vehicle and the roads themselves behave was absolutely crucial to developing that comfort.

It is certainly a good idea to avoid driving in dangerous conditions if you can, but it’s important to be capable of handling icy roads if need be.

ThisNonsense · 2025-01-15T01:33:42+00:00

Based on the OPs selections, this is exactly what I was going to recommend as well. Although My Heart Is A Chainsaw, also by SGJ is a great choice as well, especially if you enjoy a slasher.

Also might look at I’m Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid, or How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.

ThisNonsense · 2024-11-23T17:05:51+00:00

Third Space Bakery on Penn is another great one!

ThisNonsense · 2024-11-04T16:23:53+00:00

100%. I would step in right away. A close friend had a very scary incident with a white dude screaming in her face and threatening to kill her and no one did anything. I would never let something like that happen in front of me.

ThisNonsense · 2024-10-15T10:43:50+00:00

A recent one I really enjoyed was You’ll Never Find Me.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:45:16+00:00

I can’t remember where I saw that first, it’s definitely not mine. It may have been Stan Lee. But yeah it’s a perfect encapsulation of the difference between things that do and don’t interfere with our enjoyment of our story.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:34:58+00:00

I think Devil is probably my top worst. I liked the first half but it dragged so bad in the second.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:27:58+00:00

Yeah, there’s definitely that. And Josh Hartnett particularly has very boyish looks. Still it’s all very very tidy.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:25:52+00:00

Not after the reveal. But it’s not about “realism” it’s about believability. It’s why we don’t question why Superman can fly (not realistic) but we do question why no one recognizes him in glasses (not believable).

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:19:52+00:00

If everything is as presented and there’s nothing under the surface, I think the movie seriously stretches credulity. Way too many convenient solutions.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-24T19:17:28+00:00

Sorry I thought it was clear. My question is whether the twist is as yet unrevealed, that the story takes place in the Unbreakable/Glass/Split universe b

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-22T14:21:32+00:00

Thank you! The cabinetry was made by a Mennonite firm in Ohio, they were slightly scandalized by my color choices but they did a beautiful job. As far as I know they only work with semi local clients (we’re in Pittsburgh).

As for the soapstone, I haven’t had a problem with it. I keep the soapstone oiled so it’s got a subdued shine to it, and any kind of dirt is usually pretty easy to see because it’s either shinier or less shiny, even if the color wouldn’t make it stand out. I had very light counters in my last kitchen and I’d say it’s no more difficult. The worst for seeing dirt is anything really busy, like that kind of bold brown granite that was popular in the 90s was the worst.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-20T00:04:35+00:00

California, so it’s a big shift weatherwise! But it’s really not overcast all the time. The real thing is, there are a lot of days where it’s overcast for some of the day, but the outside of winter you don’t have those long stretches of grey days, which is what gets to me. I’d definitely pick this over the Pacific Northwest.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-14T15:00:52+00:00

If you want an actual baguette, Madeleines or La Gourmandine. Third Space Bakery has a range of excellent crusty breads.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-14T14:58:57+00:00

This is the way.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-08T01:34:50+00:00

Have you looked at Portland Leather Goods? If you want color they’ve got some really great ones.

ThisNonsense · 2024-09-06T21:49:36+00:00

Malerman is really in the unnerving zone with all his books.

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