My Daily Travels

The noticeable changes from varied, vividly colored leaves to bare branches are ever so evident after a severe windstorm took away the remnants of autumn in one angry sweep this past week. The barren tree's beauty will be restored once the clean white snow starts to fall in the very near future,... Sign in to see full entry.

Our yearly inspection on our KIA is due this month, so Little Blue is sitting at the mechanic's shop waiting for her shiny new stickers. Once done, we are headed out to pick up our fifteen-year-old granddaughter for a dinner date with me and her pappy. She made my heart swell up after I asked her... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday is both John's and my day off from work obligations, so we try to do something fun and interesting once a week. We live just a stone's throw from the Appalachian Mountain pass, which luckily is still clear of snow. There is a wealth of history and stunning scenic views to see, along with... Sign in to see full entry.

I was checking out the situation in our yard yesterday to see if I could transplant any of my herbs indoors. My rosemary and parsley are still thriving, despite surviving a few frosty evenings this past month. I did an internet search on moving outdoor herbs indoors and learned that rosemary can... Sign in to see full entry.

My house smells good enough to eat from the ribs I started slow-baking earlier. The thunder and lightning last night reminded me of a warm summer's eve, just perfect for some BBQ today. It has been windy with a chill in the air all morning, but the BBQ ribs, baked beans, and macaroni & cheese should... Sign in to see full entry.

My Saturday mornings typically start out with me watching Food Network. During commercials, I was able to finish two loads of sheets and blankets and make a holiday shopping list. I enjoy the variety of recipes from the different chefs and home cooks. I spotted a Brussels sprout casserole that takes... Sign in to see full entry.

I am always up for a bowl of soup when it's chilly outside, even though we usually have pizza or fish on Friday. A glance through my freezer's inventory last night was the deciding factor in choosing 15-bean soup for our dinner today. I would have preferred the crab soup, but my hubby does not do... Sign in to see full entry.

It's a warm day and the sun is shining. A picture-perfect autumn day for a walk along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. Sign in to see full entry.

A significant piece of history has been deemed worthless because it costs more to produce than it's actually worth. In Philadelphia, November 12 marks the striking of the final circulating penny. The penny takes me back to my childhood when a small brown paper bag could be filled with a plethora of... Sign in to see full entry.

Autumn is hanging on tight in my area. The forecast called for snow yesterday, but as of today, there is no sign of the white, fluffy stuff; instead, there are miles and miles of colorful falling leaves. Sign in to see full entry.