Life In Small Town Pennsylvania...This is As Real As it Gets
This is as close to my reality as it gets. We love living next to the train tracks and the river. It never gets boring. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
It's Such a Warm and Sunny Day Here in Pittsburgh
Strange, but the weather cannot seem to make up its mind. We had flurries a few days ago that dusted everything for about an hour, and then the sun arrived and has remained since. Today the sun is bringing with it a nice temperature that allows for one to be outdoors comfortably. My yard has been... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
There Were Big Changes Implemented, and Now Our Steel Mill is Going Green
The Clairton steel mill where my husband John works has been hit with multiple fines over the past few years for pollution violations. US Steel's three plants in the Pittsburgh region drew over $9 million in air quality fines from the Allegheny County Health Department last year. Clairton is the... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Updates Are Becoming Really Annoying
I have never seen anything so slow or as annoying as the regular updates that must be dealt with in order to keep a computer running at its best. I clean my desktop computer daily and run spyware blockers along with virus and security protection. Microsoft Edge is relentless with its regular updates... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, March 13, 2023
Keeping It Simple Today
It's a chilly day with a morning filled with off-and-on flurries that have not been fruitful enough to stick to the ground. Spring cannot arrive fast enough for me. We are headed towards a really busy week, but for now, John is off today, so we are binge-watching our favorite series, Seal Team, to... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Entering Pittsburgh's City Limits, You Are Treated to the Sight of This...
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Saturday, March 11, 2023
Pittsburgh's Pretty Painted Ladies
After years of abuse, these beauties received an overdue power washing, and interior and exterior renovations along with a rainbow of colors to brighten up the neighborhood that was once overrun by drugs. Today, Oakland has a unique identity that offers its own flavor of venues and affordable... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 10, 2023
I Have Waited All Week for Friday
Since John's co-worker was injured during a steam blast a few weeks ago at the steel mill, John has been working double shifts to cover his co-worker who has been on the mend. Along with the 16-hour days, he has been dealing with shift work that has thrown our lives a bit upside down. Tonight is his... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
They Have Popped Up Everywhere in My Neck of the Woods
We have experienced a severely light winter so far and the spring flowers are popping up everywhere. Everything from tulips, daffodils, and the crocus pictured above are showing off their beauty all around Pittsburgh. We are expecting flurries tomorrow, but these hearty flowers seem to flourish... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
I Have Been Getting Creative with Wraps
After learning that I have high cholesterol, I knew that it was time to change my meal plans just a bit to accommodate my new dietary lifestyle. In the bread aisle at Aldi I came across some spinach herb and tomato wraps. They are perfect for making hot or cold sandwiches. I bought some honey maple... Sign in to see full entry.