Trip #669 Repeal Way, Brookline, Pittsburgh took place on November 10, 2021, and was published on December 6, 2021.
Lately, I’ve been trying to identify habitual ways of thinking that no longer serve me well. One of these is a tendency not to use my time effectively. I’m notorious for pushing the “big hairy to-dos” aside until they reach a crisis point. This behavior happens for various reasons: I worry about my ability to complete the work to my standards, I think I might not have enough time, or I don’t “feel the magic” I believe is necessary for untangling the growing mess before me. Instead, I opt for completing quick, short-term items on my to-do list. By doing this, I get an immediate happy boost because I feel productive (“Look at everything I’ve done!”), but in the long term, the dreaded “big hairy to-do” looms larger every day. Today, I’m officially announcing that I’m casting my vote to repeal this neurotic behavior. I need a change! 🙂 If you’ve read this far and have suggestions, tips, or strategies that might help, please let me know!
Field Notes: This quiet flight has one of its endpoints on a historic, red-brick street. I’m glad that these streets now have more robust protections. Not only do they help with traffic calming (much more challenging to drive above the speed limit!) but they’re also better for assisting with rain and water runoff and preventing flooding.
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Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
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.
