Happy Easter to All from Pittsburgh
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
I Have Hot Plans for This Chilly and Wet Day
Easter is tomorrow, but my hubby is working a double at the steel mill for the religious holiday, so I will make our Easter dinner today and pack it in his lunchbox so that he does not miss out on the good eats tomorrow. I am making a spiral ham that will be slathered with several spices, honey, and... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Pennsylvania's Most Famous Rodents Just Welcomed Two New Babies
Break out the cigars! The sweet little fur baby who predicts the weather is a proud new papa. The famous groundhog couple, Punxsutawney Phil, and his wife Phyllis welcomed two healthy woodchuck pups this week. The famous furry family is settled at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library zoo, and the pups... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Another Warm and Sunny Day Just Perfect for Taking a Walk
We have been walking along our river in the woods this past week looking for wild ferns to transplant in our yard. During our walks in the woods over the past few years, we have located Tiger Lilies and several other flower varieties that have helped make our yard the perfect woodland creature... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sunny and Warm Outdoors, It's That Time of Year Once Again for This Treat
I absolutely love a fresh tomato sandwich that is made with sliced Beefsteak tomatoes, has been properly salted & peppered, with the tomatoes nestled between two lightly toasted slices of good sourdough bread that have been slathered with Hellman's or Duke's mayonnaise. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Such A Short-Lived Life for What Was Once the Third Biggest Mall in America
The demolition begins today on the Century III Mall in West Mifflin, just seven miles from my house. The mall was built on a former slag dump in 1979 and closed in 2019. It was once the third-largest mall in America. Century III Mall was a popular destination for four decades, attracting millions of... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, March 25, 2024
It's the Perfect Day for Foraging in the Woods
Sunny and warm in my borough today, it's the perfect weather for a walk, so we are headed out to the trails to dig up some wild ferns that I will plant under my Japanese Maple tree where my birds hang out on their feeders. Ferns grow really well in the shade, and the birds will enjoy a place to hide... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
My Furry Brat Pack Giving the Birds Trouble This Morning
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Haunted Pennsylvania Town Where My Hubby Grew Up
Located just across the Monongahela River from California, Pennsylvania, lies the small borough of Newell, with a population of just slightly above 500 residents if you don't include the ghosts. Newell sits nestled in Fayette County, in a remote area that is saturated by a deep, rich history that... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 22, 2024
This is One of the Many Challenges When Driving in Pittsburgh
This is never the place to be during rush hour traffic in Pittsburgh, especially when you need the far right lane and you are stuck in the far left lane. It takes nerves of steel, but I used to do it multiple times per week. I am so glad that those days are behind me. Sign in to see full entry.