My Daily Travels

There are several small towns and boroughs nestled between the Monongahela River and the railroad tracks from Pittsburgh to Point Marion, Pennsylvania. Like many other communities situated along the river, Elizabeth has an active train that runs through the borough multiple times a day with yellow... Sign in to see full entry.

Being married to an Italian, I normally make a hearty marina sauce to serve with ravioli. I complete the meal with cheesy garlic bread and a tossed green salad. It is a satisfying meal, but it also weighs you down. Since it's summer, I prefer a lighter dish, even though cheese-filled ravioli is... Sign in to see full entry.

Although I enjoy green tomatoes, I look forward to a tomato sandwich in the summer from my own homegrown tomatoes. Sign in to see full entry.

Between the dam getting blown up and remnants of Beryl blasting through Elizabeth Boro yesterday, I didn't think there would be a moment of peace. The high winds resulted in multiple delays and repeated attempts to demolish the 117-year-old dam. Not only was there a howling wind, the air was chilly... Sign in to see full entry.

Nestled at 223 Grandview Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the city's most historic estates offers a rare glimpse into the Gilded Age. Built in 1874, it is the oldest home and largest lot on the renowned Grandview Avenue, one of Western PA's most prestigious locations. After being hidden... Sign in to see full entry.

Dealing with a thyroid issue puts a stop to waking up and having breakfast due to having to wait an hour to eat after taking my Levothyroxine. I usually turn to cottage cheese or cereal in the morning, but I wanted something heartier for breakfast. Since John is off today, I made breakfast for two... Sign in to see full entry.

A few days ago, I noticed that my Stargazer pink lily was due to bloom, but my focus has been keeping my recently planted blueberry bushes, climbing yellow rose, and the lilac bush well cared for so they all produce fruit and blooms next year. The lack of rain and the pesky Lanternflies has been... Sign in to see full entry.

I live three blocks from the Elizabeth Boro V.F.C. Station 139, so when the fire alarm goes off, those of us living in the borough are made aware that there is a local fire or that some sort of emergency has taken place on one of the local roads or there is help needed on the river. Other than the... Sign in to see full entry.

Operating since 1907, lock 3 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania is one of four locks situated along the Monongahela River in my area. A stone's throw up the railroad tracks from my house, the lock is scheduled to be demolished on July 10th. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District's reason for... Sign in to see full entry.

It's steeper than it looks, and I wasn't willing to climb up the other side, so we turned around after cooling off by the creek. Years ago the fresh spring water located all over the valley was clean enough to drink, but not these days. There are too many contaminants polluting the creeks around our... Sign in to see full entry.