My Daily Travels

In Pennsylvania, we trust the local weatherman less than the guy at the gas station who said, “My knees are actin’ up—it’s gonna snow.” One fact about our weather is that it can be sunny and warm and then turn cold with flurries, followed by a full-blown blizzard within a half hour. Autumn is... Sign in to see full entry.

Over the past few years, since we started our wildlife habitat, I have learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to critters visiting our yard. I mean, we do put out a large variety of food for any and everything that has an appetite. The fur babies and the birds are my favorites to watch. I... Sign in to see full entry.

Unfortunately, like many people, when it comes to extracurricular activities and celebrations, my immediate family lives life by busy work schedules and available calendar dates. Our three daughters, John, and I all work, so gatherings are often difficult to organize. Our youngest daughter, Joni,... Sign in to see full entry.

Scenes like this one at the waterfront in Pittsburgh almost make me feel like I'm back home in Delaware. Sign in to see full entry.

My medical issues were found and addressed during my visit to the gastroenterologist yesterday. All I can say is that today I'm feeling relieved after my recent health scare. Moving forward, I am making travel plans for our mini ghost town road trip next week, and I also plan to fire up the BBQ this... Sign in to see full entry.

Located forty-one miles north of Pittsburgh lies the tomb of Princess Ileana of Romania in the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration. The princess was the daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and Queen Maria (Prince Alfred’s daughter - born Princess of the United Kingdom). Ileana was a... Sign in to see full entry.

One of the things I enjoy the most in this life is reading a good book. At home, I have a mini library packed with great titles that I readily exchange at the many free libraries stationed around my area. The Little Free Library was strategically placed next to a popular coffeehouse, situated with... Sign in to see full entry.

By the time I get to Thursday morning, I will be hungry enough to eat the shingles off the house. This low-carb diet is for the birds! I woke up craving pepperoni and mushroom pizza, but I must stick to the diet ordered by the doctor if I want to get to the bottom of my ailment, so I whipped up a... Sign in to see full entry.

I am scheduled for a colonoscopy on Wednesday morning. Preparation for the "business end canal check" began a few days ago, with my gastroenterologist prescribing low-fiber meals, followed by a liquid diet of magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfate, all accompanied by several ounces of water. Fun!... Sign in to see full entry.

These guys can be most temperamental when you get too close, but they surprisingly were calm and friendly as I snapped their picture at our local animal park yesterday afternoon. They are free to roam the grounds and usually have nests near the water, which is where John and I found them, basking in... Sign in to see full entry.