Odds and Ends

Downtown Pittsburgh is always bustling with activity. The Northside is located just a few blocks from downtown, where the "trench trains" are a huge part of the local scenery, as are the many forms of wildlife that enjoy the sights and sounds they inhabit in the Allegheny Commons Park. Pittsburgh's... Sign in to see full entry.

For whatever reason, autumn has taken her sweet time to hit Pittsburgh, but she is finally gracing our presence. I love the colorful leaves in the trees. Sign in to see full entry.

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John and I tend to avoid going to the theater due to the cost, but after seeing the previews, we have been wanting to watch Roofman. The movie is based on a true story. The crime comedy movie follows Jeffrey Manchester, played by Channing Tatum, a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns... Sign in to see full entry.

TAPS post reminded me of just how special the Appalachian Mountains are to the people who have seen them. I live near the base of the mountain near Pittsburgh. Thousands of visitors tour the area every year, but there was a time when travel on the mountain was nearly impossible. The first pioneers... Sign in to see full entry.

Every bookworm has experienced that sickening feeling of no backup book once they have finished reading their current book. Abibliophobia is the fear of running out of something to read, and it happens to millions of people wordlwide who don't have access to magazines, books, libraries, or the the... Sign in to see full entry.

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I've heard people talk about Ramen noodles being their college meal of choice during their years of poverty. I have also heard that beans, rice, cornbread, peanut butter sandwiches, hot dogs, and macaroni & cheese are top contenders when eating on the cheap. For my husband John, his dad would make... Sign in to see full entry.

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This little guy made himself at home in the least likely of places. 🐸 The place you call home isn’t about the walls that were built around you, but about how you feel within them and where you feel happy and safe. Sign in to see full entry.