Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Monday, March 29, 2021

The Millionaire Mansions From the Coal Era Are Still Standing

Millionaires were once a large part of historic Uniontown during the coal era. Popularly known as "Beesontown", the "town of Union" was founded by Henry Beeson on July 4, 1776. This was, coincidentally, the same date the United States Declaration of Independence was adopted. Troops once mustered in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Life Is Short, I Am Changing Things Up Today

Spring only comes once per year in our area, so since it is promising to be such a beautiful day starting around noon after the early morning rain has settled down, we are changing our Friday pizza day to today. This came about after our two youngest daughters informed us that it is their turn to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Pittsburgh Showing Off Her Inner Landscape Beauty At Nightfall

The city is filled with beauty from almost every angle, but this shot of the Smithfield Street Bridge is spectacular. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Don't Mess With Me, I Am A Survivor Of Many Deadly Things

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

A Long Day, And Now the Rain Is Falling Till Morning, Time For A Favorite

I am just not feeling like making a big dinner tonight. It has been a long day, so a grilled bacon & cheese and tomato soup will hit the spot while chillaxing in the old Lazy Boy. This will be the perfect spot to enjoy my hot meal while watching the rainfall through the big picture window. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Not From Here, But My Hubby Informed Me That This Really Was A Thing

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

A Great Day For A Mini Road Trip

Some of the most amazing countryside in western Pennsylvania is located in and around Ligonier. The small quaint and historic area was settled in the 1760s, and it was once the site where the military set up a post during the French and Indian War. The Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Idlewild Park... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

A Not So Fun Day Of Touch And Go

This has not been a productive day for me since around eight o'clock this morning. I am still questioning why the power company has been playing with the wires all morning, knocking mine and the entire block's electricity out over the past several hours only to give us ten minutes of power before... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Two Local Favorites Are Geared Up For Spring And the Easter Holiday

The historic town of Monongahela is all geared up for the holiday, and the town is the perfect place for walking on a warm spring day. It is that perfect time of year to come and see the giant peeps at Angelo's II and try the new peep sundae at Sweets by Mrs. C. Angelo's is not only famous for their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

The Fun Factory That Is All About Color, Creating, And Conserving

It is nearly impossible not to go back to those fun childhood years once you see the 15-foot crayon that greets visitors to the Crayola Factory. The giant crayon was made in 2003 from leftover crayons that were mailed in by kids from around the country. Visitors can watch Crayola workers pour... 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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