My Daily Travels

Tonight is the Christmas tree light-up night in my borough, and fittingly for the winter occasion, the temperature has dropped to the 50s, making the air feel a bit wintry, which is officially still more than a month away. It will definitely be a heavy sweater and bundle-up kind of evening. The... Sign in to see full entry.

In my opinion, there are plenty of ways to express yourself without leaving a permanent mark, and getting inked is pretty permanent even though tattoos are a wearable form of art that tells a story. John and I are tattoo-free, and until a few days ago, our three daughters were tattoo-free. Our... Sign in to see full entry.

Although the first part of November is usually pretty mild weather-wise in Pittsburgh, it is still warmer than normal. This weekend, our immediate family plans to take advantage of the weather by grilling Italian sausage, peppers, and onions for an early Veteran's Day barbecue to celebrate our... Sign in to see full entry.

This morning, Pittsburgh's temperature is 67 degrees with a zero percent chance of rain. I have nothing more planned for today than doing laundry, preparing a Chef's salad for dinner, and tuning into an uplifting Hallmark holiday story. I am avoiding the political rhetoric and instead focusing on... Sign in to see full entry.

Starting from scratch is not easy after exiting a fifteen-year marriage. Walking out on a cheating husband with little more than her clothes and a few dishes, our youngest daughter just moved into a new house of her own with our grandson, and is currently existing from day to day on the bare... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I enjoy walking and driving around the summit of the Appalachian Mountains in Ohiopyle. There are so many sites to see, from waterfalls to the roaring rapids, gorgeous trails, historic homes and businesses, and a long list of places to enjoy a fabulous meal, so after we vote today, we are... Sign in to see full entry.

Sometime in the mid-1920s, William Kryskill promised his beloved wife, Clara, that one day she would live in a castle he built for her. But he left out one rather important detail. They would not hire builders. Rather, the Kryskills would build their dream themselves. This began a seven-year journey... Sign in to see full entry.

Even though many of the trees along the summit are almost bare, a few vibrant yellow leaves can be seen along the trails in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Sign in to see full entry.

Since it rarely happens during this time of year, I never turn down a chance to snuggle up with a good book or watch a "feel good" Hallmark movie, especially on a chilly day. The family-oriented entertainment channel has been running around the clock with one holiday love story after the other. Last... Sign in to see full entry.

It is downright chilly this morning with a high expected of 59 degrees. All I can think about is what kind of soup I will be preparing and simmering away on the stove. When this time of year comes around, I dig through my recipe box for my favorite soup recipes. John's number one request is... Sign in to see full entry.