You've Just Gotta Love Those Skinny Legs
They are friendly and personable when there is no fear of danger. Herons are a common sight around our area. They don't mind it one bit if you throw them a small fish or two. Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Pennsylvania And Ohio Got Mars, Which One Is Your State's Popular Choice?
The Mars bar is the name of two varieties of chocolate bars produced by Mars, Incorporated. It was first manufactured in 1932 in Slough, England by Forrest Mars, Sr. See which Halloween candy is the most popular in your state - It's a Southern Thing Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Off I Go To Pure Hell
Like most people, I am not a fan of the dentist. I am lucky in that I have one that caters to cowards. Last week I broke a tooth in half while chomping on cashews. Now I get to deal with the procedure of making that tooth whole again if that is even possible. Thank goodness it is a back tooth. I am... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Thinking About This, I Realize That My Future Happiness Is Guaranteed
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Sunday, September 12, 2021
The Queen Stopped In Pittsburgh This Week
She is a regular visitor to our area and always a welcome sight. The authentic paddle wheeler brings in guests who are traveling on the ten-day cruise from Missouri to Pittsburgh on the larger-than-life, 150-passenger Mississippi Queen. She sits docked at the Ohio River on the North Shore of... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Heading Out On A Short Road Trip To West Virginia
John rarely gets a Saturday off, so we are taking advantage of a free day that also happens to be a sunny one. We are headed out to Pricketts Fort State Park where 18th-century life has been recreated. It was a time when Native American uprisings were taking place, so it being 9/11 today, it is the... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 10, 2021
Carol Burnett Was the First Entertainer To See the Roof Open In 1962
Constructed in 1961, the Civic Arena was built as the former home for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The massive dome-shaped building was made up of 3,000 tons of Pittsburgh steel. It was built with a retractable roof that proved to be too costly to operate and maintain. Comedian Carol Burnett who was... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 9, 2021
A Common Summer Sight And The Most Beautiful Girl In the Garden
I always look forward to seeing my yard filled with Hummingbirds drinking from the feeders that I supply them with. The bright green variety is a native breeder. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only species normally found in Pennsylvania. The female has a mainly white throat. Ruby-throats... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
This Year's Rib Festival Winner For Best Ribs Went To South Carolina
This Pittsburgh tradition never fails to deliver some of the best ribs, brisket, and side dishes you have ever tasted. Big Boned BBQ wins Best Ribs and Best Sauce at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Their company motto: We're not fat, we're big-boned! Big Boned BBQ - Home (facebook.com) Rib Fest returns,... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
I Love This Southern Garden Variation
There is nothing yummier than a fresh garden tomato, but due to the mass amount of rain and a lack of sunshine the past few weeks, I have plenty of green Beefsteak tomatoes. There are a few recipes out there on how to cook the best fried green tomatoes, but my favorite happens to include buttermilk... Sign in to see full entry.