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Friday, June 6, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025
My Pretty Yellow Rosy Posy is In Full Bloom Today
Walking to the southern section of my yard to see how my newest blueberry bush is doing, I spotted this yellow beauty in full bloom. This is exciting for me since my last yellow rose bush, which I planted a few years ago, didn't make it. Rosy Posy is housed between my foxglove and my grandmother's... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Pittsburgh Ride That Has Been Enjoyed by Millions Since May 28, 1870
The Monongahela Incline connects Mount Washington with downtown Pittsburgh and opened to the public on May 28, 1870. It is the oldest continuously operating funicular railway in the U.S., transporting more than half a million passengers each year. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, May 26, 2025
During Grade School, Participating in Spelling Bees Was My Jam
Here's the buzz. The "bee" in "spelling bee" doesn't refer to the buzzing insect. Instead, it comes from the English word "been" or "bean," which means "help given by neighbors." This word is related to the Middle English word "bene," meaning "a prayer" or "a favour," and is the root of our word... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
I'd Love to Jump Inside a Time Machine and Sit in Those Plush Seats
By the 1910s, movie theaters had become larger and more ornate than early nickelodeons. Feature films became the most popular form of commercial entertainment, and movie theaters included plush seats, opulent decorations, and a few offered air conditioning. Built on Pittsburgh's North Side in 1915,... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Then and Now...Time Has Not Been Kind to A 1930s Special
The REO Speed Wagon was the world's first light motor truck model, manufactured from 1915 to 1953. In their 1930s heyday, the REO Speed Wagon milk bottle trucks made deliveries for the Luick Dairy all over Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The iconic vehicle eventually inspired the invention of the pickup... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
It is the Perfect Day for An Old Favorite
There is a distinct chill in the air today in the Steel City. It has me craving warm comfort food, so I will be whipping up a batch of spaghetti sauce with ground beef, garlic, onions, basil, and oregano. It will slow-simmer, and then I will incorporate it with a pound of spaghetti noodles, topped... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
It's That Time of Year Once Again to Enjoy America's Favorite Sweet Treat
According to surveys regarding pie, apple pie is still America’s favorite, and May 13th is National Apple Pie Day. It is the ultimate slice of Americana brought to us by our European ancestors. The first apple pie recipe was printed in England in 1381. The recipe was a simple filling that required... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Not Far from Home, This Provokes Serenity and Happy Thoughts
Just a few miles from my neck of the woods, this gorgeous scene can be visited at Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Cucumber Falls is visited by thousands of people yearly. It is located near the Fallingwater home that Frank Lloyd Wright built. Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
My Happy Place
It's hard to believe that such a busy city like Pittsburgh can be this peaceful, but it has its moments. Sign in to see full entry.