My Daily Travels

There are a few safety hazards when you live near so many rivers, especially pissed off geese. These guys are normally friendly until you get too close to their nests or their goslings. These guys are living their best lives down by the Allegheny River near the walking trail. Sign in to see full entry.

I go through spices and herbs pretty quickly since I prepare several homemade meals every week. While I do grow some of my herbs during the warmer months, I turn to the bottled variety in the winter. Except for a few, they are affordable. Spices, on the other hand can get pricey, especially seafood... Sign in to see full entry.

There has been quite a bit of advertising for this new addition to Arby's menu, and John and I have had our share of good and bad cheesesteaks, so we will see where it rates today when we order it for lunch. I have heard great reviews from friends, especially about the garlic spread that cinches the... Sign in to see full entry.

I had completely forgotten that I planted gladiolus a few years ago. Their leaves are similar to my lilies and irises, so I assumed they were more of the same variety, that is, until I spotted this pretty white beauty tucked in between my other flowers this evening. Sign in to see full entry.

There is never a shortage of fireworks in and around Pittsburgh throughout July. Throughout my life, I have seen fireworks from the West Coast to the East Coast, and Pittsburgh boomers are among the best. They rate high on my list right along with Disneyland and Virginia Beach fireworks displays. Sign in to see full entry.

Columcille Megalith Park is located in eastern Pennsylvania. The one-of-a-kind park offers visitors stunning trails and scenic views featuring more than 90 stone settings strategically placed throughout the 20-acre park. Most of the Stones were found either on site or in local slate quarries and are... Sign in to see full entry.

At any age, it is not ideal to take a flying lesson, especially when it is across the kitchen floor, which in my house is ceramic tile. My hands were full, my balance has not been great lately, and my footing was off coming through the door. I scraped my ankle on the threshold and landed hard on my... Sign in to see full entry.

This little guy sat up on his butt and ate the sandwich like a little gentleman. He is our newest resident groundhog. Sign in to see full entry.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would require all students to learn the lost art of cursive penmanship. State Representative Dane Watro says cursive handwriting skills are more than signing checks and legal documents. Since nearly everything has become digital,... Sign in to see full entry.

Although necessary, starting a new month with a needle jab to the gum is not my idea of fun, but that is what is in store for John today, and for me on Wednesday. There's no fun when living in pain, so we are working on getting what's left of our pearly whites taken care of; therefore, going to the... Sign in to see full entry.