My Daily Travels

There are certain months where the dangers of driving are worse than others, and for my neck of the woods, it is between the end of November and mid-December due to an overabundance of deer running amuck from deer hunters. My husband is not a hunter and neither of us eats wild game. In fact, we feed... Sign in to see full entry.

I am not a big fan of eating a heavy breakfast in the morning, but I do love a hearty breakfast bowl for lunch or dinner. John is off for the Thanksgiving holiday this week and enjoys my loaded sausage, bacon, egg, potato, and cheese breakfast bowls, so it is what I will be making for our lunch... Sign in to see full entry.

The weather predictions for Thanksgiving week are looking grim for many areas across the nation, including parts of Pennsylvania. I am hoping the winter snowstorm gets itself in check before the holiday, allowing families to gather for the day. 🦃 The image above is from Pittsburgh after the Great... Sign in to see full entry.

This is the first day in over a week when the weather has been calm, and not a drop of rain or a flake of snow has fallen from the sky. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I have been craving pumpkin, so this afternoon we are headed out to the Southside Works in Pittsburgh to the Cheesecake... Sign in to see full entry.

I have become accustomed to a regular nightly visit from a group of raccoons to whom I have given names. My favorite..." Little Buddy" walks right up to our door and peeks in through the glass of the storm door in hopes we will see his friendly little face. Once done, he and his pals are treated... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday in the early evening hours, the local weather showed every indication of a severe snowstorm that quickly turned to rain and slush. This morning the snow picked up from where it left off last night in a repeat performance, leaving nothing behind except a bone-chilling temperature of 35... Sign in to see full entry.

Late yesterday afternoon a severe storm ripped through our area causing power outages and damage to trees and property. Several local businesses were left without power, and the street lights were non-operational. It has rained nonstop since yesterday and it is cold and breezy today. Our cable is... Sign in to see full entry.

It has been a long week filled with tears, memories, family gatherings, obligations, and blessings. After a beautiful service, the matriarch of our family is properly resting in peace. Our oldest daughter and her wife are handling the Thanksgiving dinner this year, and for that, I am feeling truly... Sign in to see full entry.

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After driving around in the rain for a bit yesterday, we located this piece of serenity in one of Pittsburgh's beautiful Gardens. The rain stopped, allowing us to breathe in the fresh fall scents and experience a moment of clarity and peace of mind. Sign in to see full entry.