Ritter’s Diner

What My Friend Texted Wednesday Morning

July has been a busy and satisfying month with the People at Work Show exhibiting at Panza Gallery. There was a well attended opening three weeks ago and now tomorrow (Saturday 7/28) the closing reception is at six.

Early Wednesday morning, my good friend Vincie texted me this photo she took when she opened her morning paper. What a happy way to start my day. It just felt great! Mary Thomas wrote a nice article (with four color photos) about the People at Work Show in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

V sent me the online version when it became available (link below )

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-architecture/2018/07/25/Ruth-Hendricks-People-at-Work-Panza-Gallery-Eric-Crosby-Andy-Warhol-Foundation-fellowship-Eric-Shiner/stories/201807180009

Later in the day, I received another text from From Vincie. Her cousin Paula had texted her the photo below saying “Great article about Ruth in the Post-Gazette today”

Very thoughtful of them both. Thanks Vincie and Paula.

It’s been a nice feeling to have good friends and family who cheer me on and encourage me.

Aphrodite at Ritter’s Diner came to see her People at Work portrait. Her photo was in the newspaper, too.

This is a good time to thank Panza Gallery Owner Mark Panza who (2 years ago) invited me to show my People at Work series and who hung the show beautifully.

Also thanks to his wonderful daughter, Jennifer Panza, whose generous help was essential in making the show a success. And a grateful nod to her fiancé J for getting the beer and ice.

(Mark Panza on left, photo taken by my son Mark)

Thanks to artist Carol Skinger, fellow member of Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild, who tutored me about publicity for the People at Work Show.

And special thanks to Tom Underiner of Pixel River Images for making me shine by printing my work expertly, using the archival pigment on the Hahnenmuhle rag paper.

Bernie Pintar was the official greeter and encouraged gallery goers to sign the guest book.

July 27, 2018 by Ruth Categories: People at Work, PhotographyTags: art, art gallery, Carol Skinger, closing reception, family, friends, guest blog, Jimmy Sunseri, librarian, Panza Gallery, people at work, photography, Pittsburgh PA, Pixel River Images, Post-Gazette, postaday, publicity, Ritter's Diner, Uncle Frank, Vintage car restorer 15 Comments

Tour Guide

Krista Stevens at WordPress creates some interesting photo challenges. This week we’re to show where we live with the theme Tour Guide,

Here’s a Pittsburgh montage. Knowing when to stop digging in the archives is the problem but it’s one AM so we’ll start with this gallery tonight.

If you enter the city from the south- Ft Pitt Tunnel and Bridge this is the view when you emerge from the tunnel,

Duquesne Incline and a view of the city

Statue of beloved Mayor Caliguiri on the steps of the City-County Building

Andy Warhol Museum Detail and the old Lobby

East Liberty Carnegie Library and Presbyterian Church

Mr Rogers Sweater and sneakers Mr. Rogers Sweater and Sneakers at the Airport Display

The Point and the fountain. Where the three rivers meet, Allegheny and Monongahela form the Ohio River,

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InclineSnowyNight

Incline in the Snow

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History\

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Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Museum of Art Sculpture Garden Courtyard

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Above-Forbes Field Wall and Bill Mazeroski Statue with Fireworks. 1960 World Series

Immaculate REception

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Ritter’s Diner

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St Paul Cathedral

St Paul Cathedral at Night

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Heinz Field at Night

Heinz Hall

Heinz Hall at Night

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Prantl’s Bakery-Home of the World Famous Burnt Almond Torte

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Heinz Chapel

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Keeping Tabs- Holocaust Memorial- Squirrel Hill

University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning

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From the Norhside- Fineview

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Carrie Furnace on the Monongahela River

Got Bridges? Why yes, we do!

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Lost Kennywood- Kennywood Amusement Park

North Side- Cloud Arbor by the Children’s Museum

ClubCafe

Southside Club Cafe Live Music VenueSt. Paul Cathedral in Oakland

PNCPArk PNC Park

AMTRAK station downtown

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Carnegie Library- Oakland

East Liberty- Motor Square Garden and the Presbyterian Church

StMArysMount St Mary on the Mount -Mount Washington

Guard rails, hills, and retaining walls.

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Phipps Conservatory

Lawrenceville Neighborhood- Arsenal Lanes

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Art Rooney Statue in the Snow

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Shadyside Variety Store

Kaufmann’s Clock Downtown.

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Kennywood Amusement Park- Racer

TOUR GUIDE

February 8, 2018 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: #kidspgh, Andy Warhol Museum, Art Rooney, Burnt Almond Torte, Carnegie Museum, Carrie Furnace, Cathedral of Learning, childrens museum, city scene, Cloud Arbor, Duquesne Incline, Heinz Chapel, Heinz Field, Heinz Hall, Holocaust Memorial, Mr. Rogers, Museum of Natural History, night game, night photography, Original Hot Dog Shop, photography, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Photograhy, PNC Park, Polish deli, postaday, Prantl's Bakery, Ritter's Diner, Roberto Clemente, smokestacks, sport, sports, St. Paul Cathedral, Steel Industry, technology 36 Comments

Wisdom and Love at Ritter’s Diner

Meet Sophia and Aphrodite.

Last week I made arrangements to photograph Aphrodite for the People at Work Series. Steve and I’ve known Aphrodite for more than 23 years now. Sophia asked me if I knew what Sophia meant and I had to admit I didn’t.

But I do now! Wisdom. And Aphrodite means Love.

I ordered two eggs over medium, dry wheat toast with butter on the side and potatoes with the well done crispy bits. Coffee and a glass of water.

I asked Sophia if I might photograph her, too, and she graciously agreed. I forgot to ask Sophia how long she’s worked at Ritter’s Diner but I know Aphrodite has worked there for 39 years!

Chances are if you’re from Pittsburgh, you’ve had the good fortune to meet both of these wonderful women.

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Sophia and Aphrodite

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Sophia Sophia at the cash register

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Ritter’s Diner on Baum Bloulevard-

A Pittsburgh Landmark just a block away from Shadyside Hospital

March 9, 2017 by Ruth Categories: People at Work, Photography, Pittsburgh PhotographyTags: Baum Boulevard, breakfast, diner, food, Greek goddesses, love, people at work, photography, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA, Pittsburgh Photography, postaday, Ritter's Diner, wisdom, women, women at work 13 Comments

Local:What Feels Like Home

Jen H at WordPress has created the weekly Photo Challenge: Local.

What feels familiar, home. The places you know by heart. Local diner, local playground, local neighborhood, local church,local streets-I live in the city by a park.

I notice I shoot a lot of local coffee, too.

Here’s my iPhone local gallery. Pittsburgh.

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: city, city scene, East Liberty, fireworks, Ft Pitt Bridge, Grant Bar, home, iPhone photography, Liberty Tunnel, local, Millvale, neighborhood, photography, playground, postaday, Ritter's Diner, the Children's Museum, U of Pittsburgh, weekly photo challenge, West Penn Hospital, Zeke's Coffee 14 Comments

Just after arriving from Sleepy Hollow, NY, my cousin Lori, husband Fredi, her college freshman roommate Patricia( who lives here in Pittsburgh), & my friend Steve met at Ritter’s. Can’t remember the last time I ‘d been in there. They’re on their way to Cincinnati to see friends. May 19th Lori will be Honorary Bat Girl for the Yankees and throw out the first pitch!(click link) She won the contest. Tonight she photographed her Peanut Butter pancakes but I forgot to photograph the food. I had two eggs over, wheat toast with butter on the side. Scroll down for gallery.