My Daily Travels

My family's hectic work schedules make it hard for us to get together often, so I cherish every chance to visit. Today, our youngest daughter is coming over with our new son-in-law, and now I just need to decide what to serve them for lunch. It is a sunny day and warm enough to enjoy our meal... Sign in to see full entry.

On Monday, I was informed by my doctor that high blood pressure is not something I should ignore after she tested me twice and then said she was prescribing Lisinopril, a new medication for high blood pressure that I would take daily. She also advised me to monitor my blood pressure at home three... Sign in to see full entry.

Along our many travels, one of our favorite country roads to take on the way to the scenic Laurel Highlands is Route 40, also known as the National Highway. The route is dotted with numerous historic sites, and one of the Lincoln Highway's most enduring landmarks is Searight's Tollhouse. Originally... Sign in to see full entry.

It is an absolutely gorgeous sunny day with a temperature of 61 degrees. After feeding the woodland creatures their nuts and seeds, I made a quick breakfast-for-dinner for John and me to carry us over before we head out on our Tuesday date day. During my doctor's visit yesterday, I was prescribed... Sign in to see full entry.

For the past six years, I have not looked forward to my yearly wellness exam since it has led to me getting prescribed a new medication for one thing or another after they analyze my blood draw. I'm crossing my fingers that today's doctor's visit will be uneventful. The morning is cold and foggy,... Sign in to see full entry.

We woke up to a freeze warning and an ice-cold house, so there was no playing around this morning when it came to the decision about whether to turn on the central heat or not. According to the weather report, it is currently 31 degrees with an expected high of 65. The yard is strangely quiet, with... Sign in to see full entry.

As much as I have avoided turning on the central heat, that day has finally arrived. I woke up to a freezing cold house, and there was no escaping it without turning on the heater. It is currently 45 degrees. The forecast predicts the temperature will rise to 50 degrees by 3:00 pm. I have all of the... Sign in to see full entry.

This adorable and unexpected moment gave me a giggle and a sense of awe when I looked out my kitchen window this morning. It's strange to see a feral cat and a groundhog sharing a meal without a fuss, but there they were, killing it. Sign in to see full entry.

I know that when most people think of Pennsylvania, a beach isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but we actually have a beautiful sandy shoreline that rivals a coastal getaway. Offering several beaches and a lighthouse, Presque Isle State Park, located on the shore of Lake Erie, is just a... Sign in to see full entry.

We are preparing to take our yearly vacation at the end of October. While flying would get us to our destination quickly, we’ve always preferred taking road trips for our annual vacations. We are not getting any younger, so this year, our main dilemma is choosing where to go within a 5-7 hour drive.... Sign in to see full entry.