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Saturday, January 15, 2022
A Rare Sight in My Neck of the Woods...Leaving This World in Style
This is such a beautiful way to honor a loved one. A horse-drawn funeral procession is not something you see very often these days. It is a very southern thing, so perhaps the deceased had roots stemming from the south but eventually settled in western Pennsylvania. They were taken through their... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Fine Dining in an Igloo
Even for those cold weather fanatics who adore the cooler elements, it doesn't stop one from missing warmer days, especially when it comes to grilling and eating outdoors. At the Beaumont Inn, you can savor the delicious cuisine that comes with fine dining while taking in the great outdoors during... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The First Fashionable Library Built by the Famous Steel Magnate Lives On
The Braddock Carnegie Library in Braddock, Pennsylvania, is the first Carnegie Library in the United States. It was built in 1888 and dedicated by Andrew Carnegie on March 30, 1889. The library was named a National Historic Landmark in 2012, following its listing on the National Register of Historic... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Pennsylvania's Boston
One of the most beautiful communities located along the Youghiogheny River is found in the small community of Boston, also known as "Little Boston," which offers visitors a walking trail that leads them to the very haunted Dead Man's Hollow or to the haunted cemetery in nearby Dravosburg. Founded in... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Pittsburgh is Filled with Art & Beautiful Architecture Everywhere You Look
The city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding neighborhoods are home to hundreds of churches. While they are all beautiful, the exterior, as well as the interior of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church is absolutely breathtaking. The above interior photo was taken by Todd Sherman. Location: 116 S.... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 10, 2022
It's the Perfect Day for Fulfilling a Special Request
Ordinarily, my perception is on point where my hubby's appetite is concerned from one day to the next, but I somehow totally missed that he has been craving spaghetti and meatballs for months. I have come close to making this favorite meal with three-cheese lasagna, baked penne pasta with his... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, January 9, 2022
The Beginning of the Aerospace Age Began in the Keystone State
A first in American skies, the first hot air balloon flight took place on January 9, 1793, when Jean Pierre Blanchard made a successful hot air balloon flight in the United States, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Woodbury, New Jersey. When he took off, his witnesses included President George... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
One of the First of Its Kind Later Became a Popular Lunch Stop
A household name for years, the Woolworth retail giant started out in Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with only two stores by Frank Woolworth, a retail leader in that time. His brother Charles would later follow him, managing the second 5 and 10 in 1879. He later served as chairman from... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 7, 2022
We Were Blasted Through the Night by Snow That Has All but Melted Today
I know that many people love the sight of snow. I am just not one of them, especially since I have a husband who is on crutches until January 26, so I am happy to see it melting away, even if it is at a snail's pace. According to the western Pennsylvania weather report, another round of snow is not... Sign in to see full entry.