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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Welcome, all. The Scoobies and I tried to figure out how we could participate in Dan Antion’s current theme for “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” (CFFC).  This week’s topic is “Street Views — Commercial.”

Velma:  I see the street, but I don’t get the “Commercial” part. Those are the things on TV that make Yummy Human yell at the television.  You know… I think we should make her a swear jar, and make her put treats in it every time…

Daphne:  You’re thinking about all those political smear campaigns and the stupid Project Jupiter datacenter propaganda ads.  I don’t think this kind of “commercial” is the same thing…

That’s right, Scoobies.  In this case, “commercial” means business.  Do you remember listening when I played the audiobook of Dan Antion’s new book, The Museum Murders?  Good. He mentions some fictional “commercial” places in the book, but there are also real-life street names.  We’re going to look at examples of those kinds of places and streets.

Velma:  I see. But Yummy, I saw some of what you were typing, and I don’t recognize any of those street names.  What? They’re where?  Pittsburgh? That’s a long way away from here. Thank Bastet for Internet magic!

Daphne: Commercials and commercial… English is a weird language. Everybody should just speak cat. Okay, Yummy Human… well, get on with it then.

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Dialogue snippets from The Museum Murders book will appear in dark green text.

Dan mentions a pub that is not far from Polish Hill, a historic, hillside neighborhood in Pittsburgh known for its steep, winding streets, deep Polish roots, and creative arts community.

The driver pointed ahead and to the right. “That bridge takes us up Polish Hill.” He noticed a bit of a shocked look on her face. “It’s not a disparaging term, that’s what the area is called.”

Jack smiled. “O’Malley’s. It’s a bar and grill, but it’s nice. I’m a student at Pitt, and I live out that way. I’ve been there several times. The full name is O’Malley’s Pub. It’s on Walnut Street, smack dab in the middle.”

Nicholas gestured for them to wait. He stepped back into his studio and returned with a business card. “Brenner’s Fine Art. The gallery is over in Squirrel Hill.”

Scoobies:  Woah! Did you say Squirrel Hill?  Yummy Human, can we move there?   We love to watch squirrels on TV.  We don’t see very many from the windows. There must be squirrels everywhere on Squirrel Hill!

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“I doubt you remember, but we’ve met before.” Henri shook her head slowly. “It was two years ago. I covered the Three River’s Art Festival, and you were sharing a booth with another artist. I think he was a sculptor.”

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Scoobies:  Cat-tastic, Yummy Human.  We like this kind of “commercial” a lot better than the propaganda stuff.  Can we have our vitamins now?

Click here for The Museum Murders 

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Here’s the obligatory shameless self-promotion

Although it’s a twisty mystery, it’s also a quick read.  As I usually do, I included a section about technology and cultural items that are mentioned in the story. 

A Peril in Unseen Frequencies

Universal Purchase Links

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Virtual Voice Audiobook:  relinks.me/B0HKNDVYDM

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