Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Friday, April 9, 2021

Rarely Seen During the Day, Look "Who" Is Enjoying His Night Owl Existence

Seven species of owls make Pennsylvania their home as breeding birds. This guy in the tree pictured above is a Great Horned Owl, the most well-known of Pennsylvania’s owls. They make their home in large trees, but they do not build their own nests, instead, they take up residence in abandoned nests,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

For Two Days, Explore 100 Miles Of Yard Sale Shopping Until You Drop

The epic two-day event is slated for July 16-17, 2021, and spans from Shawville to Medix Run and from Weedville to Sinnemahoning. The entire journey takes travelers through several charming and historic small towns with plenty of places to eat and stay overnight. (20+) 24th Annual QIDC 100 Mile Yard... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

I Have Yet To Meet A Pennsylvanian Who Doesn't Own One Of These

Philadelphia was once the home of the umbrella industry, employing over 1,300 people during their heydey in the early part of the Twentieth-century at more than two dozen umbrella factories. The element blocking implement was invented over 4,000 years ago as a way to block out the harshness of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Although Doubtful, One Can Hope That This Will Work

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Monday, April 5, 2021

We Have Been Patiently Waiting, And Now It Will Finally Be Available To Us

Vaccine appointments will be available to everyone in the state eligible by April 19th, and the state will move into the next phases of distribution next week. State health officials say the vaccine expansion is happening because supplies have increased from the federal government which is good news... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 4, 2021

I Am Not A Fan Of This Famous Easter Candy, But Over 1.5 Million People Are

Americans eat about 1.5 million Peeps during Easter. That makes these colorful marshmallows the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy. The Peeps candy factory, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania makes an impressive 5.5 million a day. Peeps are so famous in Pennsylvania that the candy even has its... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 3, 2021

From Germany To Pennsylvania, And Now It Is A Worldwide Tradition

In our area, we have many German immigrants who brought their culture with them during the 1800s, and it has remained an integral part of our heritage today. In and around Pittsburgh it is an Easter tradition to decorate trees with Easter eggs. I am not a native Pennsylvanian, nor am I German, so I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 2, 2021

These Pretty Ladies Are Ready For the Easter Parade

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Visit This Beautiful Baby Who Is A Part Of the Endangered Species Program

This fluffy little African penguin chick has been named Marge after the mother of a board member and generous donor of the Pittsburgh National Aviary. Location: 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. National Aviary Introduces Marge: A Fluffy New Penguin Chick (thekoalabears.com) Home | National... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

A 13,000 Square Foot Amish Food Paradise

The Amish understand fresh quality foods that are made from only the best ingredients, and they are sharing them with us Englishers. Not far from Pittsburgh, an Amish paradise awaits the hungry cheese & meat lovers of the world. A 13,000 square foot cheese paradise sits filled to the hilt with a... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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