Per my earlier blog about betting and predicting the presidential elections--remember that I said I quit betting because you never know what's gonna happen. The shooting in Butler is a case in point. Unexpected, out of the blue, and a possible game changer--hopefully...

All, At the bottom of this blog is a very cool presentation our good friend Diane Chido created for us to propose making Erie and Chornomorsk sister cities. Sister cities are a good way to connect people through schools, universities, businesses, sports teams,...

All, As you may know, LP sponsors the American University of Kyiv (AUK) and has several interns from there visiting the US and working in Union Station in Erie. At the bottom of this post is an email from the President of AUK, Dan Rice. We are also currently hosting a...

Reprinting this from July 3rd. Was "crazy" at the time. Looking pretty damn good now. 5 of my 6 predictions came true. And the 6th is looking pretty good too now. Maybe I should NOT have quit betting all those years ago? 🤪 *************** July 3, 2024 All, Most of you...

All, One of the many things LP has done since the war is set up hockey camps for some of the Ukraine kids we know (and some we didn't know). Along with Fedor Zakusilo from Vorex and Brian Lilly from Lilly Broadcasting, we have sponsored camps in Erie, Buffalo, and...

All, Back home in time to watch the debate last night. I usually stay out of politics. Not because I don't follow it, but because after being VERY involved in it for years, I've made it much more of a "spectator sport" for me, than being on any field of play. I made...

A wonderful visit. Thanks to all who made it such a memorable experience. One that I won't forget. Thanks everyone. There's an old trucker saying and since I am an old trucker--to ALL of you who made this such an unforgettable experience for Derek and me--- See you on...

Our last day in Kyiv was another special treat. First, we stopped back at the office  It was our colleague Sergei Sous' birthday, and (lucky for him, they sell alcohol at those roadside gas stations, remember? 😉) We were able to pick him up a bottle of vodka (his...

We bid a fond farewell to Odesa and our LP colleagues. Odesa is a BEAUTIFUL city, and (other than the constant air raid alarms) life goes on there pretty normally. It's hard to imagine, but I think that's true most of the time in a situation like this. My Dad was a US...

We had a lovely evening with the Odesa team. Shared some good stories, had some good laughs, and learned a bit about everyone's personal history. Next, we're heading back to Kyiv (and ready for more Road Dogs 🤪) Onward! Visit...