My Daily Travels

We visited the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery a few years ago when passing through Pennsylvania's Amish country, but I didn't realize how much the backstory had such an impact on the future of one of America's favorite snacks. In 1861, Julius Sturgis opened the world’s first commercial pretzel bakery... Sign in to see full entry.

After a weekly tight schedule filled with work, doctor and dentist appointments, and other obligations, we have designated Tuesdays as our fun day. We usually catch a movie, take a country drive, visit some new venue, try a new restaurant, or visit family. Earlier, I made breakfast quesadillas... Sign in to see full entry.

I spent yesterday with my granddaughter, Chloe at the mall, which included a trip to the food court and then off to her favorite stores. All was calm until I drove into the packed mall parking lot. Out of nowhere, the snow began to fall from the sky, accompanied by high winds and nearly zero... Sign in to see full entry.

We had a bit of snow flurries show up this morning, threatening our day out, but the sun showed up and ruined "Old man Winter's" plans. Our granddaughter Chloe and her Cockatiel, Chicken spent the night with us last night. Despite having a visit with the vet yesterday, Chicken was a well-behaved... Sign in to see full entry.

Unlike the past two days, there is not even a hint of the sun shining today even though Pittsburgh will hit 50 degrees this afternoon. There is a bit of a chill in the air, the sky is overcast, and there has been intermittent rain all morning that is predicted to last throughout the day. My... Sign in to see full entry.

Earlier today I posted a photo of Pittsburgh's January high temp from my outdoor porch thermometer. Just a few hours after that, the temperature rose to 73 degrees. This is unbelievable for this time of year, and I loved every minute of it. I spent part of my day putzing around my yard and then I... Sign in to see full entry.

It isn't often that January in western Pennsylvania experiences a 60 plus degree day, but I will take it. By 3:00 it will be 65 degrees. There is still a bit more of the warmer temps to come tomorrow, and then it's back to some more of the seasonal cold stuff with the possibility of snow. Drats! 🙁 Sign in to see full entry.

This morning when I walked out to the feeders armed with a variety of nuts, seeds, and corn for my regular wildlife visitors, I was treated to an absolutely gorgeous day. The sun is shining bright, and it feels like spring. Not five minutes after I filled the feeders and threw the remaining feed on... Sign in to see full entry.

We have visited the area where one of Pittsburgh's greatest mysteries occurred 70 years ago. It is only a stone's throw from our river town. Some mysteries defy all explanation, and the disappearance of the B-25 Bomber sits on the top of the unexplained list. Ever since that fateful day on January... Sign in to see full entry.

The high winds a few days ago took my windmill for a flying lesson. John is anchoring it down underground and cementing it in so that the next windstorm will have the fight of its life with my favorite yard wind generator. That ugly stack of boat docks you see on the other side of the fence will be... Sign in to see full entry.