My Daily Travels

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.

The temperature in Pittsburgh today will be 81 degrees with zero chance of rain. John and I have been working on our yard and the porch since yesterday. Our house was built in 1910, so we try to keep some of the old charm, but the weather has taken its toll on our exterior, so fresh paint, new black... Sign in to see full entry.

If the crisp mornings these past few days are any indication, we will have the pretty autumn colors soon enough once fall begins on the 22nd. For now, I love seeing vibrant purple flowers showing their pretty selves in my yard until the orange, yellow, and red Mums take precedence. A few years ago I... Sign in to see full entry.

Happy Labor Day! It is an unusual day for John and me to have a Monday off, but here we are. On the list of John's top twenty favorite meals is burnt pork ends. I like them, but they aren't on my top twenty list. What is on my list is lemon, garlic, and herb pasta, so that is our meal plan for the... Sign in to see full entry.