My Daily Travels

I did a short inventory of my house yesterday in search of any and all clutter that needs to go. I chose a few items starting with our 6-foot dining room table followed by a library full of books that are taking up precious space in my office. Facebook Marketplace is a great way to sell items fast,... Sign in to see full entry.

So far it has rained non-stop all morning. It's unusually warm and the power continues to go out every few minutes. The only thing that would make this situation better is if there were lightning and thunder to accompany the shit storm. Sign in to see full entry.

This morning has been quiet in my yard...too quiet. I am accustomed to waking up to the sight of my morning Doves followed by six sets of Cardinals, a variety of gray and orange squirrels, and everything from Pigeons, Starlings, and Woodpeckers to Sparrows, Finches, and Crows pecking away at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Since it is our anniversary today, John and I decided that we would go with the new year tradition that is supposed to bring good luck with it by going to our favorite restaurant and have a nice country pork chop dinner with a side of greens and pinto beans. All three are supposed to be lucky foods... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I were married on New Year's day in 1987. Tonight we will celebrate the new year while watching Dick Clark's Rocking New Year's Eve with our family in the comfort of our home. It seems like it was just yesterday that we said our vows, but my two grandchildren who will be visiting today are... Sign in to see full entry.

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It is not normal or natural for western Pennsylvania to be experiencing such warm temperatures this time of year. We will be in the sixties come tomorrow, December 30. I read a comment that Pat_B made on Goldiec 's blog post about climate concerns that included minimizing pollution and burning less... Sign in to see full entry.

With all of the confused weather conditions as of lately, I have no idea from day to day what to wear unless I listen to my local weather report first. I am happy to hear that New Year's Eve will be mild and allow my kids and grandkids to travel to our home to celebrate 2023 without dangerous... Sign in to see full entry.

My three girls are aware that I normally make a full-course meal daily and then later use the leftovers for their dad's lunch. This Christmas they gifted us with several restaurant gift cards that we can use in-house, or we can order from the restaurant's online site, allowing us to pick up a hot... Sign in to see full entry.

I have seen all walks of life traipse through my yard, but this was a first. Being that I am from Delaware, the sight of seagulls feasting this morning in my yard absolutely thrilled me. Sign in to see full entry.