Trip #664 Kenilworth Street, Brookline, Pittsburgh took place on November 8, 2021, and was published on November 22, 2021.
We all carry the seeds of positivity, even when we’re not feeling especially hopeful or enthusiastic. These little embryos, so full of potential, long to grow and develop and connect to kindred spirits throughout the world. And just as the seeds of a plant need water, soil, and sunlight to flourish, we too need supportive, healthy conditions to keep us going. Our lives will always contain roadblocks, sinkholes, and landslides – there’s no escaping that fact – but when we acknowledge and address these temporary conditions, we’re fortifying ourselves and growing healthy and strong. In turn, the fruit of that work then offers nourishment to many others and becomes part of the infinite, all-encompassing cycle of love and compassion our Earth so desperately desires.
Field Notes: This flight connects a very steep patch between Brookline Boulevard and Aldyl Avenue. However, there have been some patch jobs over the years (there’s a wooden platform that replaced a concrete section that must have decayed). The safety flasher is helpful but getting DPW to repair this would be even better. Looks like I’ll be 311-ing this soon!
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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.
