Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Here Is A Photo Of the Guilty Little Shit That Causes Unexpected Impacts

They are irresistible to watch in action and fun yard companions, but they are one of the world's biggest troublemakers when it comes to electrical difficulties. The American Public Power Association (APPA) says that squirrels are the most frequent cause of power outages in the U.S. The APPA even... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 13, 2021

One Very Cool Combination And Every Book Nerds Happy Place

Dining among hundreds of title-filled shelves of books is where feeding our souls and our bellies come together at the Library Bar & Grill. Inside customers will find rows and rows of books, vintage photos, history, a fully stocked bar, and a place to sit and read while feasting on hearty... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

One Of the Coolest Hikes In The State Will Lead You To Stunning Beauty

When you take the short hike to the waterfall staircase in the Delaware Water Gap in Milford, Pennsylvania, you'll arrive at the state's tallest waterfall, and not only are the sounds of the falls mesmerizing, it's a majestic sight to experience. With its magnificent 150-foot drop, the three-tiered... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Streaking Grandma And the $10.00 Bet

Two eighty-year-olds, Connie, and Jean were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall in Pittsburgh where the annual botanical gardens flower show was in progress. The short one, Jean, leaned over and said, "Life is so boring. We never have any fun anymore. For $10 I'd take my clothes off... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Excuse Me, But You Are Invading My Home

After putting in a hard day's work of running up and down the tree, building a nest for the future little ones, this brave squirrel finally decides to confront the neighborhood intruder who has taken over his new home. The Pennsylvanian Great Horned Owl pays no mind to the squirrel and continues to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Pittsburgh's Famous Piece of Urban Décor Is A Hotspot Meeting Place

The famous 2,500-pound bronze Kaufmann's clock located on Smithfield and Fifth has been the famous meeting spot for Pittsburghers for over a century. Kaufmann's Clock: The History of Downtown's Iconic Timepiece | Pittsburgh Magazine Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

This Vibrant Flower Dots PA. Hillsides And Is A Huge Part Of Our Landscape

These beautiful Tiger Lillies can be seen just about everywhere around southwestern Pennsylvania. I dug up some from a hillside a few years ago and now they have spread across my front yard. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

I Have Never Really Liked This Drink Much, But Millions Of People Love It

This is not my first choice when it comes to soda, but it is loved by thousands of people, and even more fans of root beer enjoy the syrupy concoction blended with vanilla ice cream, often referred to as the brown or black cow. Hires may have marketed the drink first, but today, Barq's and A&W... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 6, 2021

It May Be A Temporary Thing Once Again, So We Will Enjoy It While We Can

Today is the perfect day to be outside. The weather is beautiful, and it is that time of year once again. Other than the two years that the COVID shut down this annual event, each summer since we moved back to Pennsylvania in 2002, we go to the Fayette County Fair where my hubby John is from. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Next To the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Sit's This Little Cutie Bistro

Located in the Bloomfield neighborhood, this little gem offers excellent eats and drinks, European decor, and artwork by local artists. The ultra colorful Caffe Mona La Bistro is a breakfast and brunch restaurant that offers latte's, fruit platters, bagels, and french toast to gourmet crepes and... Sign in to see full entry.

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