My Daily Travels

After working three double shifts, John needed time off and some rest before climbing up on the shed with his brother to install my rooster weathervane. Even though we had a pretty good idea of which way the N, S, E, and W should sit, the guys used a compass to ensure the four cardinal points were... Sign in to see full entry.

When I planted my Madame Butterfly snapdragons a few years ago, I had no clue as to what color they would be since they are known to come in deeper colors of red, purple, pink, orange, yellow, white, and lavender. I was happy when they showed their snow-white selves last summer. Planted next to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Known for his bright orange cart filled with sweet treats, 92-year-old Gus Kalaris died on June 28, 2024. Today, Pittsburghers are mourning the loss of a local legend. Gus served ice balls, popcorn, and smiles for the past seventy-five years at his world-renowned Gus & YiaYia’s Cart, located on the... Sign in to see full entry.

The forecast predicts rain for most of the day, which I look forward to. I enjoy a warm thunderstorm minus the dangers that can sometimes accompany it. John is working a double at the mill today, so after finishing the second load of laundry I started early this morning, I plan to finish the romance... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh is known for its many historical sites, including hundreds of beautifully crafted bridges everywhere you look. The Gateway Clipper cruises down the Allegheny River, passing under the Rachel Carson Bridge, one of Pittsburgh's iconic Three Sisters bridges. The three identical bridges... Sign in to see full entry.

Even though there has been some relief from the extreme heat these past few days from the scattered rain showers, it was a restless evening last night due to tornadoes threatening to blast through three counties in western Pennsylvania. For more than 3 hours, weather warnings interrupted regular... Sign in to see full entry.

For whatever reason, I tend to gravitate towards roosters when it comes to my personal choice of home decor. When choosing one from the large variety of finishes, colors, and individuality, I ordered a black aluminum alloy weathervane with a rooster perched on top of the directional N, S, E, and W... Sign in to see full entry.

On Tuesdays, John and I normally gravitate toward tacos or some other Mexican cuisine, but I'm just not feeling it today, so I will be making quesadillas that have Italian notes. I love mushrooms, spinach, and cheese, so I will sautee the mushrooms in olive oil with diced shallots, minced garlic,... Sign in to see full entry.

Since I quit drinking beer three months ago, I have turned to having a cup of coffee in the morning followed by several glasses of water throughout the day. I usually don't eat anything until early afternoon, but for some reason unknown to me, yesterday, I kept snacking on everything from Special K... Sign in to see full entry.

This photo was taken from my backyard this afternoon. The rain has been coming and going since 3:00 pm and is a welcome relief. As you can see, the river is a stone's throw away from my house. The Regis Malady Bridge crosses the Monongahela River. Heading north on 51, Pittsburgh is 16 miles up the... Sign in to see full entry.