Time cannot diminish special memories

As the sixth- year anniversary of my beloved dad’s passing ( Nov. 1, 2014) approaches, I found myself smiling and crying at two recent articles in the paper: one about the Original Oyster House ( Oct. 11, “The Oyster House Celebrates Sesquicentennial”) and the other about the 1960 World Series ( Oct. 14, “1960 World Series: Reliving Maz’s Magical Moment, Despite Pandemic”).

While Dad usually spent his lunchtime eating a sandwich in his optometry office in Downtown Pittsburgh, he sometimes treated himself to a fish sandwich and a glass of cold buttermilk at the Oyster House. Several years before he died, I took him to the Oyster House. The manager enjoyed Dad’s stories about the evolution of the Downtown area — and his many positive memories of the Oyster House. After lunch, the manager hugged my then 95- year- old dad and refused to accept payment for the meal.

Sixty years ago, when I was 13 years old, I met Dad at Forbes Field for the seventh game of the World Series. A friend of his had given him the tickets that morning. From the second tier on the third- base side, we watched a miracle unfold as the Pirates — thanks to a team effort and a magical home run by Bill Mazeroski — won the game. Dad jumped up with such excitement that he hit his head on a beam, but no headache could ruin such a wonderful day of baseball.

I miss my dad every moment of every day. Thank you, Post-Gazette, for reminding me of the many experiences Dad and I shared. Not even time can diminish the memories. RONNA L. EDELSTEIN

Oakland

Ballot deadline

I was happy with the state Supreme Court’s decision to extend Pennsylvania’s mail- in ballot deadline.

But I was flabbergasted by U. S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R- Pa., calling it a “blatantly political decision.” As though hiring a major Donald Trump supporter, with no postal background, to run the U. S. Postal Service — a person who proceeds to tear down the Postal Service, resulting in major delays — isn’t political.

Then there’s state Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and Majority Leader Jake Corman saying the ruling “trampled on the fundamental principles on which our nation was founded,” as though the impeachment proceedings, with a trial denied by Republicans, didn’t trample on the principles? Not to mention lying about coronavirus and numerous other issues ( conspiracy theories about Democrats, Joe Biden and many others in the United States of America), corruption, disrespect of our service members and allies, etc.

I hope the fear of all Republicans comes to fruition in November and Joe Biden and other Democrats take back the country. I, for one, am so tired of the evil, mean- spirited, nasty lies!

LYNNE LUCCHINO Bethel Park

Best team?

After six years, the University of Pittsburgh fired former head football coach Dave Wannstedt. This despite its first 10win season since 1981. Pitt’s current coach, Pat Narduzzi, is also in his sixth season. After yet another disappointing loss to underdog Boston College recently, it looks like Mr. Narduzzi’s underachieving unit will be lucky to match his medio-creat- best 8- 5 teams. And this with his self- proclaimed “best team” ever. Pitt alumni and fans deserve better for their $ 3 million man.

GARY MULHOLLAND Edgewood