My Daily Travels

When asked, it is highly offensive to imply that the Bald Eagle is bald according to the brown-bodied birds who are instantly recognized by their bright white head. Despite their name, bald eagles are not bald. They have white, well-feathered heads. The word bald once meant ‘white-haired’ and this... Sign in to see full entry.

Depending on what part of Pennsylvania you are in, an early autumn backdrop is more prominent on the Northeastern side. The bright orange, yellow, and red hues are vibrant in the Pocono Mountains whereas the western side that runs along the Appalachian Mountains where I live is sparse with the... Sign in to see full entry.

I am starting to wonder if it will ever end, the rain that is. I woke up late due to the sky casting a dark vibe, emanating night through my bedroom window, and I could hear a heavy downpour landing into my overfilled rain barrel. By the time I climbed out of bed, I was craving breakfast, so that's... Sign in to see full entry.

I can't think of one thing not to like about a flaky crust lying over a bed of chicken, gravy, potatoes, carrots, and peas. It is a dismal day here in Pittsburgh. There is a slight chill and gray skies for days. It's not a day for hanging out in the yard or running around, so I plan to find a good... Sign in to see full entry.

We are celebrating our youngest daughter Joni's 34th birthday today even though her birthday isn't until Monday. I am preparing a taco bar that will make 120 tacos with all of the fixings. The taco meat is simmering away on slow in the crockpot. Just before the party starts, I will set out... Sign in to see full entry.

Problems that Pittsburghers have been dealing with this past year due to a Lanternfly infestation were immediately brought to Vice President Kamala Harris's attention after she landed this week at the Pittsburgh Airport. One of the highly annoying Spotted Lanternflies welcomed the VP to Allegheny... Sign in to see full entry.

There isn't much going on in the way of changing leaves near my neighborhood, other than the one section of trees I spotted down the tracks from my house. 🍂 Sign in to see full entry.

One thing that makes me nervous is how financial institutions where I have credit card accounts periodically send blank checks straight to my mailbox. We have requested that they don't, but their response is to just disregard or throw them away. It has happened quite a bit since we purchased our... Sign in to see full entry.

We had just arrived home from running around most of the day when we heard a noise at the door. This is the image that greeted us when we opened it. Photo Credit: John Granato Sign in to see full entry.

Pennsylvania is known for many ghost stories and terrifying legends and even though Pennsylvania is landlocked, Lake Erie, a member of the Great Lakes is known for its notoriously violent and unpredictable storms. Presque Isle is a popular area of the lake, notable for the large number of shipwrecks... Sign in to see full entry.