Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

I Love Historical Events and I Once Lived Near This Line in Delaware

On Oct.18, 1767, Charles Mason & Jeremiah Dixon wrapped up their survey of the boundary separating Pennsylvania from Maryland and Delaware. This State Archives photo shows one of the Mason-Dixon markers, along the line between Pennsylvania & Maryland. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

One Pittsburgh Native Captured Rudolph While Out Enjoying A Nature Walk

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This Old Favorite Came Across My Radar Today

With an expected high of 59 degrees today, I went searching for a hearty soup to make in my crockpot. Italian Vegetable Soup is extra flavorful with the addition of Japanese tamari, which is a serious flavor enhancer. Ingredients 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 white or yellow... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

I Am Going With An Old Favorite Today For Dinner Just to Keep Things Easy

I love just about any and all soup, but the traditional tomato soup served with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich is one of my old-school favorites that my mom used to make after coming home from a long workday at Sears & Roebuck. She used to use the traditional white bread that was popular in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Getting Prepared to Hit the Road for Our Birthday Road Trip

I woke up to a laundry list of chores that needed to be fulfilled this week before we hit the road in a few days on our road trip to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where we will be spending the night in a haunted inn. I'm already tired from detailing the car, folding sheets, and towels, and hauling the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Huge Changes For One Pittsburgh Neighborhood...Then and Now

This is Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, which today is in a deplorable state. There are quite a few dilapidated buildings that were once homes and thriving businesses. In the second photo, the US Steel, Edgar Thompson steel mill can be seen in the distance. The differences between the two... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Outnumbered At the Monday Morning Meeting

One guy from a different group didn't seem to mind that he was surrounded by fifty other members in the yard this morning. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

I May Be A Bit Old Fashioned Because I Absolutely Love This Look

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I Guess That I Am Not a True Pennsylvanian As of Yet

In my defense, I grew up in Delaware, Maryland, Oregon, California, and Nevada before I settled in Pennsylvania. I still refer to Crick as "creek." Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

This Was A First For Me

I am not half bad when it comes to following recipes that end up with good results, but some things are better left to the experts. I love Risotto, but I have never made it before today. After watching several Food Network chefs demonstrate how easy it is to make the creamy dish, I thought that I... 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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