A Pittsburgh Summertime Scene
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Monday, July 26, 2021
Sunday, July 25, 2021
July's Bright Red Full Buck Moon Was A Stunning Vision Last Night
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Saturday, July 24, 2021
A Busy Day And Now It Is Concert Night And Tomorrow Brings Much Of the Same
John and I are music lovers and there are plenty of free and low-cost concerts in and around our area. Tribute bands are popular in Pittsburgh and we have some really good ones. Tonight we are headed out to see Full Moon Fever. This Canadian Tom Petty tribute band will perform some of the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 23, 2021
We Are Headed Off For A Seventy-Seven Mile Bridge Adventure
After finally getting a day off together, John and I are headed for Greene County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the southwestern part of the state, in the furthest corner that lies just above West Virginia. This area is known for having some of the most beautiful wooden truss bridges that are... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Relaxation, Nature, Beauty, And 400 Years Of History All In One Setting
The one-mile Longfellow Trail is a part of the Forest Cathedral hiking trails and a favorite among nature lovers. The trail is visited by roughly 60,000 people who hike the trail each year. Many of the trees in this area have been standing for well over 300 years, and some of the hemlocks date back... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Better To Be Safe Than Sorry
I have been dreading this particular doctor's appointment. After getting both shots for the COVID-19, I am not looking forward to any more shots but there have been enough warning signs coming my way that tell me that I had better just get past my fear of the Shingles shot that I am getting this... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
One Of Pennsylvania's Prettiest Toll Houses Is Still Standing
Located in Fayette County in the village of Searight's, the Searight's Tollhouse is one of the prettiest toll booths in the state although its days of collecting money are long gone. The historic tollhouse is located on the portion of the National Road that was built sometime between 1811 and 1818... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 19, 2021
It Was One-Hundred And Ten Years Ago Today When Pittsburgh Got Its "H" Back
In 1891 with the stamp of approval from the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, along with his Geographic Board decided that a few things about how towns should be spelled and named would be carefully considered. The men on the Board eventually concluded that in names of cities... Sign in to see full entry.
Another Pennsylvania Beauty Waiting Patiently By the Pond In Lancaster
Green Herons are known for crouching quietly while waiting to pounce on unsuspecting fish. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Since We Are Showing Them Off Today, Here Is A Few Of Our Prettier Ones
Our area is filled with these beauties. Below, pictured in the center is the "Three Sisters Bridges." They cross over the Allegheny River between Downtown and the North Side. They are called the Sister Bridges because of their identical yellow appearance. Officially, they are Rachel Carson (Ninth... Sign in to see full entry.