My Daily Travels

A significant piece of history has been deemed worthless because it costs more to produce than it's actually worth. In Philadelphia, November 12 marks the striking of the final circulating penny. The penny takes me back to my childhood when a small brown paper bag could be filled with a plethora of... Sign in to see full entry.

Autumn is hanging on tight in my area. The forecast called for snow yesterday, but as of today, there is no sign of the white, fluffy stuff; instead, there are miles and miles of colorful falling leaves. Sign in to see full entry.

Thankfully, John is easy to please when it comes to meal planning, but on his top five list of favorites is spaghetti and meatballs, so today I'm going to give the guy what he loves. My favorite addition to the meal will be cheesy garlic bread, salad, and wine. Sign in to see full entry.

Except for jeans and towels, I prefer to hang my clothes and garments outdoors on the clothesline when the weather permits. You would never know that we are expecting snow tomorrow by the sunny, mild day with blue skies we are having today here in Pittsburgh, but the weatherman predicts otherwise. I... Sign in to see full entry.

One of my favorite berries is blueberry, so a blueberry coffee cake aka Boy Bait is perfect for staying in on a chilly day. I learned about the recipe by watching a YouTube food video and knew I had to try it. I always have blueberries on hand due to using them in pancakes and in my yogurt cups. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Once in a while, McDonald's brings back the semi-retired McRib sandwich. I'm not really sure why they take it off their menu each time it makes a comeback, but they do. John has been craving the barbecue slab of pork on a toasted bun that comes sprinkled with white onion and thinly sliced dill... Sign in to see full entry.

Sign me up, please! You don't have to ask me twice when it comes to feasting on one of my favorite foods, and nachos can go anywhere from simple to complex when it comes to loading them up. I learned today that each state has its favorite location for the tastiest nachos, and today is National... Sign in to see full entry.

We arrived home last night from our trip to Nevada. Our flights included four different airports, and despite the warnings of delays, long lines, canceled flights, and the possibility of unfriendly TSA workers due to the government shutdown, everyone was friendly, and there were few to no issues. My... Sign in to see full entry.

When John and I planned our vacation months ago to visit my parents, who live out west, we never anticipated a government shutdown that would lead to extended delays at the airports. Although I haven't read any negative news regarding the Pittsburgh Airport, including flight delays, the shortage of... Sign in to see full entry.

Living in southwestern Pennsylvania, it is not a rare sight to see the Amish doing everyday things like the rest of us mere mortals, but it is unusual to see them passing through a fast-food drive-thru. Sign in to see full entry.