Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Friday, May 21, 2021

The Iconic Dessert That Is A Favorite Among the Amish Communities

The state's most iconic dessert originated in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dutch country with the sticky-gooey Shoofly pie that is thought to get its name from the sweet molasses in its filling that is a natural fly magnet. In theory, flies would have to be “shooed” away, but the strange named pie... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Our Local U.S. Coast Guard Protecting the Monongahela River

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

A Typical Day At Work In 1936 Near My Neck Of the Woods

These two seem happy and healthy despite the daily long hours put in at the American Radiator Mine in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Courtesy of Carl Mydans Miner and mule at American Radiator Mine, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | Library of Congress (loc.gov) Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Governor Tom Wolf Owes Pennsylvania State Troopers An Apology

Juneteenth is one of America’s oldest holidays and is observed each year on June 19 to mark the official end of slavery in the US. David Kennedy, President of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, issued a statement Monday saying Governor Wolf insulted his officers in a letter to all state... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 17, 2021

Besides Cheesesteak Subs, These Two Are Favorites In My Neck Of the Woods

When I first heard that Pittsburghers eat pierogies on their pizza, I was a bit taken back. It just did not sound mouth-watering in the least. Then I tried it. The combination for whatever reason just works, and there are a few food staples that everyone has in their fridge around these parts. The... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 16, 2021

A Sunny Sunday With Lots Of Things Going On Outdoors

We usually spend Sunday with our kids, but our area has so much going on that we all have headed in different directions this sunny Sunday. I have spent much of the day out in the yard, messing around with my gnome village and fairy garden. I then headed to the lounge chair to catch an hour's worth... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 15, 2021

Yesterday Was A Fun & Productive Day Finishing Up Our Yard

As Goldiec mentioned, I made up a bucket of patriotic flowers that will be bursting over the barrels in roughly 2-3 weeks. The Clematis pictured below eventually consumes our arbor that greets you when you enter our walkway. For whatever reason, the chilly nights this past week did not affect it. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 14, 2021

A Cool Sight Captured In the Sky

Just outside of Pittsburgh, our local 171st Air Wing of Coraopolis photographed refueling in the sky. Photo courtesy of one multi-talented A-10 Pilot. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

One Of My Personal Pet Peeves

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In Hot Pursuit Of the Thief Who Had A Serious Sugar Craving

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My home state is Delaware, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania, but my job and personal interests often take me across borders. Being a seeker of anything and everything, I just never know what I will experience from one day to the other.

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