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Pete Scalia in Pickerington Magazine/CityScene Columbus

Posted by By Pete Scalia January 26, 2021

Pete Scalia in Pickerington Magazine/CityScene Columbus

Thank you to Sarah Robinson and Pickerington Magazine/CityScene Magazine for the opportunity to share our story! (And for giving me the chance to tell the world how much I love and appreciate my valentine Amy ahead of Valentine’s Day…) 😍 Look for the print edition coming soon!

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The Pete Scalia #PSNeverGiveUp Podcast Episode 04: John Lawson (part one) is now LIVE! 🎙

Actor John Lawson shares his incredible story — overcoming insurmountable odds to live a life that truly embodies what it means to never give up.

A double amputee for more than half of his life now — John has metal hooks for hands.. but there’s so much more to his story.

He is a true champion for all people living with disabilities… and personifies fortitude and perseverance.

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NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙

The Pete Scalia #PSNeverGiveUp Podcast Episode 04: JOHN LAWSON (part one) is now LIVE! 🎧

John Lawson’s story is nothing short of incredible. The talented actor/writer/producer/director and musician is also a double amputee — but there is SO MUCH MORE to his story.

Like any good story or classic comedy or tragedy… John’s story has multiple acts. As a result, I’ve broken our conversation up into two parts.

In PART ONE John reflects on the tragic accident that claimed both of his hands — and the unbelievable things he’s accomplished since then.

John has been a HUGE inspiration for me personally — and a great friend. In fact, he is THE first person I thought of when I came up with the concept of PSNeverGiveUp.

I’m so glad to FINALLY be able to share his story with you — just before our shared birthday (January 1st) 🎉

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My friends in L.A. are hosting their event May 19th... Columbus friends are hosting a socially-distanced event in June 8th... and Cincinnati will be later this year on August 29th.

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#MondayMotivation Just when you think you can’t, YOU WILL.

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Whatever it is you’re working toward, don’t give up now! If you do, it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll never get there.

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#WednesdayWisdom Take time to appreciate what you have ⌚️

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Think about it: the things you have now are the things you wanted yesterday. We are constantly evolving. Our wants and needs change all the time.

APPRECIATION is “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.”

Find the GOOD. Recognize how FAR you’ve come — and be GRATEFUL for your journey so far.

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#MondayMotivation “What to Wear Today? How About Your AWESOME?”

For the past year or so, there’s been little desire to bother with wearing things like, say, pants. Except maybe yoga pants. (Although I don’t think anyone wants to see ME wearing those...) 🙅‍♂️

Loungewear and/or sweatpants has been THE go-to attire for most of us. “Business attire” for many has been what I like to call the “Zoom suit” — business up top, and shorts or sweatpants (or no pants) below. I’ll be honest — I can certainly appreciate a fine suit — but I definitely don’t miss wearing one every day. 👔

Now that we’re finally able to *GASP* meet FACE-TO-FACE again (and might need to make ourselves look somewhat “presentable”), there’s one accessory that has never let me down — CONFIDENCE.

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When times are tough, it can be hard to find. But like a missing cuff link or earring, once you find it, it just sort of completes your whole “look.” More importantly, it can change your entire OUTlook as well.

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#WednesdayWisdom: The Smallest Steps Cover the Most Distance. 👣

Lately Sofia has been very curious about Daddy’s feet. She knows that — like my hands — they look “different” from hers.

Thanks to my collapsed arches, my feet point outward and my toes overlap. My bunions are at almost 90-degree angles. The damage and deformities in my feet look very similar to my hands. Some of the joints are bent backwards — for me, a short walk feels like making a fist and walking on your knuckles for miles. My toes are frequently calloused and sore.

To be honest, it can be painful to wear shoes, let alone stand up — but ironically, I can’t stand on hard floors without them. Strangely enough, standing barefoot on soft carpet or even in the grass feels AMAZING! (Walking in the sand on the beach feels pretty good, too...)

Sofia knows that Daddy’s feet didn’t always look this way. I covered a lot of miles with my “old feet,” before they changed. Now, I just appreciate each step a little more.

No matter what you’re facing, every little step counts. Look at all of the steps you’ve taken to get to where you are right now! Some strides might be longer than others. Maybe you’ve even had to tip-toe a few times... The point is, you’re still moving forward.

I’ve got a lot of road still to travel with my “special feet” — I look forward to celebrating every step along the way. You should, too. 👣

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Even a small step forward is still a step forward. Take that step. Then another. And another. And one day you’ll realize just how far you’ve actually come — and how much you’ve accomplished!

Don’t be afraid to fail. There are plenty of people out there who are trying and failing — but slowly moving ahead. It’s better to do that than to never try at all!

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Wednesday at 10:00AM on Cincy Lifestyle, meet Mia — the Youth Honoree of the 2024 Cincinnati Walk to Cure Arthritis! 💚

I hope you’ll join me and my fellow arthritis warriors on Sunday, May 19 at Sawyer Point!

📲 More info at walktocurearthritis.org/cincinnati

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Amazing menu tasting last night at Metropole in th

Amazing menu tasting last night at Metropole in the 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Cincinnati!

New executive chef (and Cincinnati native) Kam Losonsky knocked it out of the park — with tasty dishes like the seared Hokkaido scallops, grilled octopus (served with grits!), pork loin “schnitzel,” roasted halibut and grilled ribeye!

We also enjoyed a “Nightcap at the Museum,” and tour of the “supernatural” artwork on display with 21c Cincinnati GM Shelley Meszoly, and COO Sarah Robbins.

And of course, the lighting in the men’s room was stellar — so I had to snap a pic. 😄

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For Throwback Thursday — going back to 2015 when

For Throwback Thursday — going back to 2015 when Lola came to visit me on Good Day Columbus!

Columbus viewers might remember that Amy did regular segments on GDC as the “Queen of Chic,” and would bring Lola with her to the studio. (She even took some of her first steps behind the scenes!)

This particular photo was taken right after I had returned to work from bilateral knee replacement surgery. I had both knees replaced on February 10, 2015 — after having both hips replaced 15 months earlier on December 2, 2013. I was given three months to recover — but pushed myself to come back after just two.

I remember what a struggle it was — physically and emotionally — to get back to work, wondering what kind of daddy I could be for Lola Jean… after enduring so much over the previous couple of years, just to become a dad.

Fast forward nine years, and I still occasionally ask myself that same question — “what kind of dad can I be?” But now, as a father of THREE, I think I might finally have an answer: “the best dad I can be.”

It’s not always easy. I try to keep a positive attitude, even when my RA rears its ugly head. But I also try to make sure our kids understand what daddy’s dealing with — in the hopes that it will make them more accepting of others who might be going through something similar.

It’s hard to believe that Lola will be TEN this year! I am SO grateful for the journey so far, and the perspective it has given me. This Arthritis Awareness Month, I hope that by sharing these stories of my own personal journey, others will be able to realize that they are not alone.

I’ve been blessed to meet so many inspiring people along the way who have encouraged ME to NEVER GIVE UP. I guess I just want to return the favor. 🙏♥️ #PSNeverGiveUp

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A few (professional) photos from last week’s West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Everest Awards! Honored to be a part of this great event — and to be on hand as WCPO received a plaque commemorating its 75th anniversary. Pretty cool to play a small part in the station’s eminent broadcast history. 📸: @carajonasphotography #westchester #libertytownship #chamberalliance #everestaward #wcpo #RAwarrior #PSNeverGiveUp

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For National Concert Day, I figured I’d throw it back to little Lola Jean watching daddy play the Flying Pig Marathon “Victory Party” in 2018. 😃 Good times! #flyingpigmarathon #nationalconcertday #snidelyband #rocknroll #concert #lifewithlolajean #throwback #2018 #RAwarrior #PSNeverGiveUp

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It’s National Concert Day! What was your FIRST concert? Your FAVORITE concert? Let me know in the comments!👇#nationalconcertday #concert #music

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Arthritis Awareness Month 💚 What words inspire YOU? For me: Fortitude. Perseverance. Inspiration.

Some arthritis facts:

• Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.

• There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis.

• Nearly 60 million Americans live with some form of arthritis.

• Kids get arthritis, too.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect the eyes, heart and circulatory system and/or the lungs.

• Up to 22% of RA patients live with depression.

• There is no cure for arthritis.

Arthritis is a painful, debilitating disease that can also feel isolating. It doesn’t have to be! To learn more about arthritis, connect with my friends at the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org. 💚

You can learn more about my personal journey with severe rheumatoid arthritis by visiting PSNeverGiveUp.com. 📲

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Celebrating a special night at one of our favorite

Celebrating a special night at one of our favorite spots with my favorite girl. ♥️ No one works harder or is more deserving of success than you. Congratulations on your new show! They’re lucky to have you — but I’m the luckiest. #petenamy #PSNeverGiveUp

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I had a great time emceeing the 2024 West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Everest Award ceremony at the Cincinnati Marriott North last night!

The Everest Award honors “leaders and legends” along the I-75 corridor between Cincinnati and Dayton. This year’s honorees are Joni Fedders, President of Aileron; retired State Representative Margy Conditt; and FC Cincinnati co-CEO Jeff Berding.

It was great catching up with friend and featured speaker Mark LaRosa — President and Chief Culinary Officer of LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria — and former LaRosa’s CEO T.D. Hughes.

Also good to see Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix and State Senator George Lang.

The Chamber Alliance also presented WCPO 9 Vice-President and General Manager Jeff Brogan with a plaque commemorating WCPO’s 75th anniversary this year.

Thanks you to the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance for having me back as your emcee this year — and thank you for your generous donation to The PSNeverGiveUp Foundation!

A wonderful evening celebrating the people who have contributed to the tremendous growth along the I-75 corridor and the surrounding community.

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Loved chatting with Krystle Gaiser & Dr. Cory Gaiser about this year’s Westside Markets! The 7th season kicks off THIS SATURDAY May 4th in the heart of Westwood at Westwood Town Hall. 🛍️ SO many vendors, live music, and so much more — all located in the Westwood DORA district!

Plus — we’ll be there with a PSNeverGiveUp pop-up shop! A fun day for the whole family! Hope to see you there! 😃

#cincinnati #westwood #westsidemarketcincy #cincylifestyle #PSNeverGiveUp

What a pleasure talking with the incredibly talent

What a pleasure talking with the incredibly talented Colleen McKenna on today’s Cincy Lifestyle! 🎸

The Nashville singer/songwriter (and Cincinnati native) talked with me about music, faith and pursuing her dream in Music City! 🎤

Don’t miss Colleen’s next hometown show at Lori’s Roadhouse on May 31st. More info at colleen-mckenna.com! 🎶

#music #nashville #cincinnati #colleenmckenna #cincylifestyle #instagram

Excited about this one! Join us Thursday at 10AM w

Excited about this one! Join us Thursday at 10AM when Nashville singer/songwriter and Cincinnati native Colleen McKenna joins us on Cincy Lifestyle! 🎙️ #cincylifestyle #cincinnati #nashville #music #talkaboutthat

This is what a rheumatoid arthritis flare looks li

This is what a rheumatoid arthritis flare looks like.

That is to say, it doesn’t really LOOK like anything. You can’t SEE a flare-up… but you can definitely FEEL it. On the outside, most people would never know you’re in pain. And not the every minute of every day kind of pain that you learn to tolerate when you have RA… but real, intense, all-encompassing pain.

See, those of us with RA are ALWAYS in pain. We live with it daily. So when we SAY we’re in pain, you can bet that it REALLY hurts.

I haven’t had a noticeable flare in quite some time — but today, it’s hitting me hard. I knew the moment I woke up this morning, it would be tough to get moving, let alone get through the day. The truth is, when flares hit — you really don’t feel like doing much of anything.

It’s hard to explain exactly what a flare feels like… Sometimes, I feel feverish and might look a little flushed. Every joint in my body feels achy and swollen — like balloons full of sharp sand. It kind of feels like I’m floating in some sort of thick gel — and everything hurts.

The fatigue and exhaustion is crippling. You don’t really feel like doing anything at all. The brain fog is intense. It’s hard to think at all, let alone focus your thoughts and attention. All I want to do is rest, and wait for it to pass.

It hurts to walk. It hurts to stand. It hurts to sit. It hurts to just… be. As you can imagine, it can feel incredibly isolating — because no one can actually SEE what’s causing your pain. And you don’t say anything, because you don’t want to sound like you’re “complaining.”

If you’re a fellow RA warrior or live with any other type of chronic pain or chronic illness, just know that *I* see you, and you’re not alone in your battles. Just hold on. Know it will pass. And, as always, never ever give up. 🙏♥️ #PSNeverGiveUp

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David Rhodes Brown was an icon in the Cincinnati music scene. From The Warsaw Falcons to The Star Devils to 500 Miles to Memphis – he was a larger than life figure, and a giant on the stage.

I enjoyed talking with Stacy Doose, Mike Reeder, and Jerry Burck about DRB: Playing Dangerously - A Documentary Film about local music legend David Rhodes Brown. 🎸 The film debuts tonight at the Woodward Theater. #DRB #DavidRhodesBrown #WarsawFalcons #StarDevils #500MilesToMemphis #rocknroll #music #documentary #cincylifestyle #cincinnati

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