The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

This Little Cutie is Guilty as Charged for Eating My Flowers and Berries

There is an abundance of deer running amok up and down the river along the railroad tracks next to my house. They have a hearty appetite this time of year for flowers. While they are adorable, they are destructive. We feed them corn to deter them from our lilies and bushes, but they know what they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Fresh Made Mud Pies Made from Mud Puddles Was Also a Part of the Picture

One of my fondest memories was making mud pies at my Mommom's house, using the miniature cake pans that came with my Easy Bake oven. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

The Sight of These Unexpected Visitors is A Lovely One

They were basking in the sun while I sprayed a light mist on my lilies. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Man Who Dared to Save Over 7,000 Lives with His Strange Exhibit

Although he claims to have earned a medical degree, no records have ever been found to back up his status as a licensed medical doctor. Despite not having a medical degree, Dr. Martin Couney saved over 7,000 lives through strange carnival exhibits that charged.25 cents. In the early 1900s, when the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Happy Father's Day to All of the Wonderful Dads Out There

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Gramma Says, Thank You!

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Friday, June 6, 2025

When You Have A Reading Problem

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

My Pretty Yellow Rosy Posy is In Full Bloom Today

Walking to the southern section of my yard to see how my newest blueberry bush is doing, I spotted this yellow beauty in full bloom. This is exciting for me since my last yellow rose bush, which I planted a few years ago, didn't make it. Rosy Posy is housed between my foxglove and my grandmother's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Pittsburgh Ride That Has Been Enjoyed by Millions Since May 28, 1870

The Monongahela Incline connects Mount Washington with downtown Pittsburgh and opened to the public on May 28, 1870. It is the oldest continuously operating funicular railway in the U.S., transporting more than half a million passengers each year. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 26, 2025

During Grade School, Participating in Spelling Bees Was My Jam

Here's the buzz. The "bee" in "spelling bee" doesn't refer to the buzzing insect. Instead, it comes from the English word "been" or "bean," which means "help given by neighbors." This word is related to the Middle English word "bene," meaning "a prayer" or "a favour," and is the root of our word... Sign in to see full entry.

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