My Daily Travels

I spotted them out in the yard through the kitchen window. I couldn't get the bag of marshmallows opened up fast enough. Lately, they have been coming to the porch and peeking at us through the storm door, waiting for their treats. Surprisingly, they are gentle and will take food right out of our... Sign in to see full entry.

Not on the list of town names that will make you blush are Pleasureville, Bangor, Lycippus, and Hooker, Pennsylvania. https://keystonenewsroom.com/2023/02/13/8-pennsylvania-town-names-that-will-make-you-blush-copy/ Sign in to see full entry.

It's that time of year once again for the sunflowers to bid us farewell until next year. A few are still hanging around, but most of them have lost the fight to the cool days and even chillier nights that the hurricane's remnants brought to the Pittsburgh area this week. Sign in to see full entry.

It's John's Friday per his work schedule at the steel mill. Once he gets home, we usually watch a few episodes of our latest favorite series before deciding what else we want to do. Right now we are caught up in Fire Country which airs on Netflix. The drama series features a young convict, creator... Sign in to see full entry.

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.