
Pittsburgh: Football, Steel … and botanicals?
September 10, 2009. The Black Eye Peas and Tim McGraw gave a free concert in Point State Park to kick off a new season of football in what may very well be the most beloved city-of-a-shrine to the game in the US.

Friend/Pittsburgh Native Michael Bubert (in Toronto)
But then again, when is it NOT football season in the land of the world-champion Pittsburgh Steelers?
Here on my blog, I can admit the truth: even after years of cheerleading in High School and then following the sport well into adulthood, I still do not understand the rules of this game. But I DO revel in the excitement it creates in its fans. Be it a Steeler, a Giant or a Cowboy, these folks are serious about their pigskin — and why not? Football’s a great contact sport, one that lets us get out our aggression and still be able to walk off the field with a shake of the hand or pat on the back.
Pittsburgh is one big metal-coated homage to the Steelers and indeed the team’s namesake, Steel. Purple and Gold ablaze everywhere. But Pittsburgh —
land of Heinz and Warhol — is also a lovely town within the beautiful state of Pennsylvania. Lush landscapes and beautiful botanicals abound in every nook and cranny. Pittsburgh is rich with diversity, pride and warmth that make you want to learn more about its colorful history. It’s also within an hour’s drive of Ohio and West Virginia, and two of Lake Erie.
I must admit that I’ve visited Pittsburgh on a number of prior occasions but I usually tended to just relax around my friend’s home, enjoying the benefits of his good cooking and good company. But, I never experienced the town until last weekend.
And now there’s so much more I want to know…
You can see more of our Pittsburgh shots for this particular visit on Flickr in the Pittsburgh set/
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