My Daily Travels

I rarely enjoy guilty pleasures packed full of a gazillion calories such as this thick slice of sinful pumpkin cheesecake made to perfection. 🎃 Pittsburgh and the hundreds of neighboring communities surrounding the "Steel City" do not lack bakeries that offer a plethora of scrumptious goodies. I... Sign in to see full entry.

This year, visitors to Pittsburgh will see the big Ferris wheel on the Clemente Bridge in honor of the first annual Oktoberfest. George Ferris, the wheel’s inventor, had close ties to the "Steel City," living in the North Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Ferris contributed to the city’s many... Sign in to see full entry.

Only complete morons pull the crap of panic-buying everything on the store shelves, leaving little to nothing behind for others. I made a fast trip to Walmart yesterday afternoon for bird seed and lunch supplies only to be met with elbow-to-elbow shoppers pushing heaped carts down each aisle in a... Sign in to see full entry.

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.