My Daily Travels

It's been a long time since I made fried chicken, but John put in a special request for it. I ordinarily don't agree with double dipping shared food, but when it comes to making an extra crispy crust on my fried chicken, it's a big yes. I use seasoned buttermilk to dip the chicken in, and then I... Sign in to see full entry.

She has earned her name rightfully so, due to being the most aggressive squirrel who has no problem pinning her ears back in an unladylike way while pigging out on the feed pile. She is also usually the first to the fresh pile of seeds and treats and the last to leave. We have never called her Fatso... Sign in to see full entry.

The great weather this week led me to do some overdue outdoor chores. I pruned the weather-beaten leaves on my yellow rose bush, straightened up my gnome village, washed my exterior windows, and cleaned the bird feeders. Once done with the outdoor chaos, I made a bowl of kosher tuna salad that will... Sign in to see full entry.

This past week, Pittsburgh hit record lows due to the Arctic Blast felt in several states across the Midwest and the Northeast. This week is a different story. The temperatures are predicted to fluctuate between the 40s and the 50s, which is my kind of winter weather. I had planned to make thinly... Sign in to see full entry.

Even though I live in a busy town Boro, my area is surrounded by quaint historic homes, businesses, and trees on three sides, and a river and railroad tracks on the other. Wildlife of every variety is a part of the scenery, especially in the woods along the tracks, and they are not afraid to invite... Sign in to see full entry.

The winter muck is getting washed away by a pretty shade of pink. Sign in to see full entry.

It's been a busy week with little time for ourselves, so today, we went to the breakfast buffet at one of our favorite restaurants. I can't remember the last time I had pancakes, so I was happy they were available on the buffet. According to John's schedule, this is Friday for him at the steel mill,... Sign in to see full entry.

Our youngest daughter lives nearby in a city with a mapped-out 2-mile city walk, complete with footsteps painted on the sidewalk with mile markers. The walk runs along her city's two main historic streets, so it is also scenic. Since her divorce a few months ago, we rarely get to see our... Sign in to see full entry.

I normally make a Mexican dish on Tuesdays and pizza, subs, fish, or ribs on Fridays. We have had everything but Mexican food this past week, so I am making my loaded nachos today for dinner. This week has ended on a good note with the Arctic blast getting replaced with warmer temperatures these... Sign in to see full entry.

If he could, John would eat spaghetti & meatballs several times per week, but I enjoy variety. Today, I am granting his request for his favorite meal. Other than making the meatballs and simmering the garlic and herb sauce that will eventually marry with the meatballs, it is an easy meal to throw... Sign in to see full entry.