My Daily Travels

Luck was in our favor yesterday, and thankfully so. There was a high chance of rain predicted throughout the day via the Pittsburgh weatherman's mouth to my ears. Regardless of the grim news, we threw our son-in-law an outdoor 40th birthday party, and luck be with us, the rain behaved until after... Sign in to see full entry.

A few weeks ago, my middle daughter asked if we could celebrate her husband's 40th birthday at our house, out on the patio. It was a sunny day when she asked about having Anthony's special day outdoors, so I always worry about planning yard parties too far ahead since Pittsburgh is known for its... Sign in to see full entry.

I am not a fan of heavier meals during the summer months, but the heat never affects my husband's appetite, so he asked me to make an old favorite for dinner tonight. John and I love southern fried pork chops with pork stuffing, macaroni & cheese, and one of our favorite vegetables. I have fresh... Sign in to see full entry.

Pennsylvania residents may soon no longer abide by daylight saving time rules since the state House of Representatives passed a 103-98 vote that would do away with the age-old practice. Various studies have shown that ending DST would have multiple benefits such as saving energy, reducing traffic... Sign in to see full entry.

I was going to attempt making homemade mushroom soup today, but life got in the way of that plan, which required a trip to the store to buy some truffle oil. Then I got caught up with the Food Network, and after watching my usual favorites this morning, the new guy Franco Noriega came on for an... Sign in to see full entry.

I found an easy 5-ingredient enchilada casserole recipe that only requires beans, taquitos, enchilada sauce, cheese, and sour cream. Me being me, I of course will add on sliced olives, green onions, guacamole, and jalapeno peppers along with a side of Mexican rice and pico de Gallo. I used to do the... Sign in to see full entry.

John would have a salad with every meal if I made him one. We keep plenty of diced-up vegetables in the fridge for dipping in garlic hummus and guacamole throughout the week, so I have plenty on hand to throw together an easy meal of salad and cheesy garlic bread. I pickle most of the peppers we... Sign in to see full entry.

Every year between July and August, the Perseids meteor shower puts on a brilliant light show in the sky for stargazers everywhere. This year the ultimate viewing time frame due to the half-moon interference will be on Sunday, August 11th at 10:00 pm and ending before dawn on the 12th, so get... Sign in to see full entry.

Early this morning I washed and hung a load of clothes while watching my favorite Food Network programs. The pause on my remote allows for a twenty-minute pocket of time so I don't miss my shows and then I can just fast-forward through annoying commercials, and pause again if need be. It is a calm... Sign in to see full entry.

It is an overcast day with rain that has been pouring down off and on since after last night's concert on Plum Street. There is no wind to counteract the humidity, only thick air that makes for an uncomfortable day without some form of cooling apparatus. I have the ceiling fans going, and my wind... Sign in to see full entry.