My Daily Travels

Time this week has not been my friend. I have had a lot going on with work, family, and household chores, so I got behind with my last-minute Thanksgiving dinner necessities. We are heading out on a mini-vacation to the beach the day after Thanksgiving for a long overdue visit with my sister. We... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I love taking country drives. Of course, this isn't possible once the snow covers the county roads, making for dangerous conditions, so we are taking advantage of the sunny and mild conditions that they day is offering. We are also hoping that the weather holds out for another week so that... Sign in to see full entry.

One of my personal favorite meals to eat on a cold day is a hearty soup with crackers or a sandwich. Shrimp is also one of my favorites and since I am missing home where the seafood is plentiful along the Delaware shore, I figured that I could improvise a little by making this fast and easy 30... Sign in to see full entry.

Tonight is our boro's annual light-up night. The town that I live in dates back to the 1700s, so it has many historic buildings in and around the downtown area. We were presented with a dusting of snow this morning that is just perfect for the winter scene that will include a Christmas market, a... Sign in to see full entry.

This famous chef is no stranger to Pittsburgh, and now he is taking up residence with his new chicken restaurant. Food Network's popular show, “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” starring Guy Fieri opened his fast-casual franchise, Chicken Guy! at 4 PPG Place in Downtown Pittsburgh this week. The menu... Sign in to see full entry.

Unable to sleep, I was up with John this morning at 3:30 a.m., the start of his work day. I normally sleep in until 6 or 7, but a busy mind does not rest well. So far I have cleaned my mini blinds, dusted, cleaned the shower, and washed two loads of clothes. Next, I will throw the kitchen and... Sign in to see full entry.

John never complains about anything that I make him for lunch or dinner, but he sometimes makes a special request when I have not made one of his favorites for quite some time. Hamburger vegetable soup is one of his favorite meals that I save for the cooler months, and today is the perfect time to... Sign in to see full entry.

For our birthdays last month, John and I were treated to a gift card to the Olive Garden, one of our two favorite restaurants. The Cracker Barrel ranks at #1, which we also received a gift card to use at a later date. I love the Olive Garden's pasta and endless bowls of salad and breadsticks, but I... Sign in to see full entry.

Although it's not possible for me due to a growing laundry pile, it's the perfect day to stay and bed and hide under the covers and wait for the rain to go away. Instead, I was forced to run around in the muck and grab the few supplies necessary for the week coming up. That list included laundry... Sign in to see full entry.

Coming from a military family along with being married to a veteran, I have many people to be thankful for including the military friends that we grew up with and have met along our journey. I am remembering today with gratitude, the brave men, and women who have made and are still making the... Sign in to see full entry.