Trip #640 Peola Road, Beechview, Pittsburgh took place on September 18, 2021, and was published on September 27, 2021.
It’s unfortunate how so much of our society is driven by comparisons. Before we even begin to tackle goals and projects, we’re confronted with greater than and less than equations. Who are the winners and losers, the fastest or slowest, the strongest or weakest, and so on. It’s easy to think we can come out on top if we work harder, but many variables are often outside our control. One day we could be in first place, but the next finds us placing dead last. So that begs the question, why does it even matter? Being the best at something doesn’t guarantee a happy, satisfying life (in many cases, it brings the opposite), so instead of trying to “best” everyone else, celebrate the personal accomplishments you and those around you attain. That’s the true path to feeling happy and committed to the activities we undertake.
Field Notes: This flight is overgrown in the middle but passable (with a little bravery). At the bottom is the service department for Toyota. On this strip of road, car dealerships and repair shops are everywhere! Despite all the development, there are still some pretty plants growing along the hillsides
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Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling.
