My Daily Travels

The city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding neighborhoods are home to hundreds of churches. While they are all beautiful, the exterior, as well as the interior of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church is absolutely breathtaking. The above interior photo was taken by Todd Sherman. Location: 116 S.... Sign in to see full entry.

Ordinarily, my perception is on point where my hubby's appetite is concerned from one day to the next, but I somehow totally missed that he has been craving spaghetti and meatballs for months. I have come close to making this favorite meal with three-cheese lasagna, baked penne pasta with his... Sign in to see full entry.

A first in American skies, the first hot air balloon flight took place on January 9, 1793, when Jean Pierre Blanchard made a successful hot air balloon flight in the United States, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Woodbury, New Jersey. When he took off, his witnesses included President George... Sign in to see full entry.

A household name for years, the Woolworth retail giant started out in Scranton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with only two stores by Frank Woolworth, a retail leader in that time. His brother Charles would later follow him, managing the second 5 and 10 in 1879. He later served as chairman from... Sign in to see full entry.

I know that many people love the sight of snow. I am just not one of them, especially since I have a husband who is on crutches until January 26, so I am happy to see it melting away, even if it is at a snail's pace. According to the western Pennsylvania weather report, another round of snow is not... Sign in to see full entry.

One of Pittsburgh's favorite dives is a hidden gem that is not only loved by those who live in the neighborhood but Friday's at Big Jim's brings on a packed house for those who are in the know. I located them after a friend recommended trying the fish sandwich and it is now my go-to place on a... Sign in to see full entry.

I have always loved libraries, but the library on wheels made it so I didn't have to wait for school or a ride to the library. It was always a favorite sight to see when they drove through our neighborhood back in the 70s. The Bookmobile pictured below is circa 1949, but traveling libraries have... Sign in to see full entry.

I received a copy of Goldiec's book first thing this morning from the Amazon delivery guy. Happy that it arrived early, I shoved it into my purse for later reading as we headed off for my hubby's doctor's appointment. While at the podiatrist's office, waiting on John to get his new boot fitted for... Sign in to see full entry.

Living in Elizabeth is both a blessing and a nightmare when the rain refuses to seize. The Monongahela River runs along the back of my house, roughly 100 yards away. It is known for flooding, but this time the flash flood hit dangerous levels. The floodwaters are receding this morning, but prior to... Sign in to see full entry.

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