Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

I Just Don't Get It, Maybe it's a Texture Thing

Opinions about food are a normal thing when you consider the fact that we need it to stay alive. What I find odd is people who hate a particular food but will eat it when it has been prepared in a totally different way. I find it weird that my middle daughter complains when we add onions to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 31, 2022

Progress in the Making...Happy Thoughts and Prayers Are Appreciated

Today is the beginning of John's physical therapy at the Aquatic Center. We are feeling hopeful that he will get back to his old self once again and get back to work. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

I Am Feeling Very Thankful For Raising Some Amazing Daughters

Most of you know that my husband John had surgery on his ankle last month. The recovery is a slow, long process, and he is still on crutches. He starts rehab tomorrow. Since his disability began our three daughters have offered their assistance in any way that they can. They all three work, so they... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 29, 2022

The Nor'easter Deep Freeze Has Been Hell on Me to Contend With

Since John is still unable to shovel the walks and clear a path to the cars due to his ankle surgery last month, that job has fallen on me. It's hard work shoveling through ice and snow that has been brought on by freezing temperatures this past month, but I have managed to make a safe path so that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 28, 2022

Bidens Visit to Pittsburgh Today Was a Positive One Filled With Promise

Biden addresses the Pittsburgh bridge collapse due to infrastructure problems, something that the president has talked about many times before. Pennsylvania has 3,353 bridges in poor condition. Thankfully, nobody was killed when this bridge collapsed near the popular Frick park, but thirteen people... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 27, 2022

An Abandoned Discovery from Days Gone by in An Old Pittsburgh Tunnel

Most of these old abandoned railways in my area have been turned into rail trails. This one is located just outside of Pittsburgh near the West End Bridge....pictured below. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

There is No Hiding This Type of Beauty, Even When It's Freezing Outside

Not too far from my neck of the woods, Slippery Rock Creek has one of the most beautiful bridges in the state. Located at McConnells Mill in western Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Dustin McGrew. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Creative Minds Are Found to Be Affected by Phobias, Depression, and Anxiety

Creative and great minds rarely take a rest. Some of the greatest minds in history were tormented by fears and depression. Various studies have found correlations between increased intelligence and unusual fears of things along with bouts of sad and dark periods. Indeed, they’ve found that more... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 23, 2022

A Few of Philly's Best Vittles

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

One of Pennsylvania's Famous Foods Gets a Transformation

The perfect comfort food for a chilly night. PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF 2 tbsp butter 8 oz portabello mushrooms, sliced 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 21/2 lbs lean ground beef 2 tbsp flour 2 eggs 2 tsp salt 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce 3/4 tsp black pepper 9 oz Provolone cheese... Sign in to see full entry.

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