My Daily Travels

I would first like to say, Happy Mother's Day to all of our Blogit mothers. We celebrated Mother's Day along with my middle daughter's birthday yesterday, so I was fortunate enough to wake up to a warm and sunny day with lovely flowers that can be found all over my yard on this blessed Mother's Day,... Sign in to see full entry.

Animals are smart, and this guy was on high alert when he spotted me heading to the feed cans where I store their food. He even sat up on his little behind to get a better view. Sign in to see full entry.

When I left for the store earlier today, I spotted my vibrant purple and yellow beauty fully blooming. This Iris survived a trip from Oregon to Nevada and finally to me in Pennsylvania. They were my step-grandmother's treasured flowers. My stepdad dug them up after she passed and shared them with... Sign in to see full entry.

Known for strong traditions, and except for rare occasions, the Amish do not normally pose for photographs showing their faces. They believe that photos show a distinction between themselves and God's creation, which goes against their humble nature. Candid shots, especially from a distance or of... Sign in to see full entry.

The past few weeks of rain have caused a mess with our out-of-control growing grass and shrubs. It rained early this morning for what we hope is the last time this week, and now the sun is shining. John and I don't get many days off together, so we plan to take advantage of the day and get our yard... Sign in to see full entry.

I could eat Mexican food a few times a week, but I usually reserve Tuesdays to make a Mexican dish for dinner. Today is Cinco De Mayo, so I have Mexican food on the brain. I don't have street tacos in my area or the other ingredients needed to make an impromptu Mexican dinner, so I ran to the store... Sign in to see full entry.

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Other than the intermittent drizzle of rain, it is a beautiful day. It's not too hot or cold, and perfect for a stroll downtown to see the new shops that opened this past month in my Boro. All of the downtown shop owners collaborated today for a CINCO DE MAYO-INSPIRED SIP & SHOP. Live music,... Sign in to see full entry.

I can never get enough of the brilliant colors, sights, and sounds that spring brings with her, and Pittsburgh is a hotbed for all three. Sign in to see full entry.

Every year, thousands of people gather at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh to cool off from the fountain while watching the boats and other water activities where the three rivers meet. This year, there will be no spraying gusher due to necessary upgrades to the fountain. The 280 lights that... Sign in to see full entry.