My Daily Travels

Goldiec gave me the idea to post a photo of my cutie "pumpkin hauling antique truck." I located the mat while shopping the other day, and after reading Goldiec's Blogit post, asking if anyone is decorating with pumpkins this year, I decided to share my one and only pumpkin decor, but by early... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm still trying to figure out how John and I have dodged the COVID bullet this year. Maybe it is because we have been caught up these past few weeks with projects at home, although our renovations have required store visits. It is unbelievable how something like COVID refuses to die, but it appears... Sign in to see full entry.

Our 2024 porch and patio project is almost finished. We still have a bit of painting to do, and a bamboo blind to hang once it is delivered on Saturday. There has been quite a bit of grunt work, assembling, and climbing during the process of transforming our outdoor space, and my body is now... Sign in to see full entry.

That moment when someone says, "I can't believe you would vote for Trump.” I simply reply, “I'm not voting for Trump.” I'm voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. I'm voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family. I'm voting for the next Supreme Court... Sign in to see full entry.

It's a chilly morning, but by afternoon most of these boats will be cruising down one of the three rivers connecting just beyond the bright yellow Roberto Clemente bridge in the background. Sign in to see full entry.

In downtown Pittsburgh at Point State Park, bystanders were rewarded with the view of the setting sun reflecting off the mirrored PPG building, seen in the background. Point State Park is located at the point where the Ohio, Youghieny, and the Monongahela Rivers meet. The park features a geyser... Sign in to see full entry.

There are no shortages of free books in and around Pittsburgh. The free libraries line sidewalks just about everywhere you go. I never pass one up, and since I keep books in my car, I am always ready for a book exchange. Sign in to see full entry.

I hope they don't mind my showing up with a few specs of paint in my hair. Oh, well...such as life. Our youngest daughter's best friend's daughter turned 13 and they are celebrating her special day at the bowling alley. We are taking a small break to deliver a card and grab a few slices of pizza,... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday's concert on Plum Street marked the 20th anniversary of the outdoor summer music events for 2024. Nearly 400 music fans lined Plum Street in downtown Elizabeth Borough. It was a bittersweet evening with plenty of memorable and funny moments, and a few tears. Fast forward to today...our... Sign in to see full entry.

I was headed over to fill the feeder when I spotted this guy who didn't appear to care that I was closing in on him, so I walked back into the house, grabbed my phone and a handful of peanuts, came back out, and found him in the exact same spot along with another squirrel who was peeking at me from... Sign in to see full entry.