Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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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.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Just Another Workday Moving Coal Up the River to the Steel Mills

This is a common scene in western Pennsylvania where I live. The barges and the railroad cars that run parallel to the rivers transport the coal to US Steel and other facilities that turn the coal into coke so that consumers can have needed products that are made from steel. Steel demand around the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Since Joining Ancestry.Com, I Now Have Found Two More Sisters

I grew up an only child until I was 18. My mother had just recently married step-dad #4 and became pregnant not long after they said their wedding day nuptials. I couldn't be more proud of my little brother, and even though we are 18 years apart in age, we get along great. In fact, he is the one... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Nature Can Be Brutal

Sitting in our yard this afternoon at the picnic table, enjoying the sunshine and mild temperatures along with the variety of wildlife that visits our yard daily; today, all species of feathered friends decided to visit for the birdie buffet that we regularly put out for them. Everything from a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

This Is One of My Favorite Spring Salads...It's Easy to Make and Delicious

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Add the peas, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and stir to combine. Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 3, 2023

I Am a Big Believer in Buying Local, and I Support Our Local Farmers

I just learned something new this week. The magic plant code number ✨42✨ found on some gallons of milk means that the milk was processed in Pennsylvania and was predominantly sourced from Pennsylvania dairy farms. Buying locally is a great way to support dairy farmers from your state. To see your... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Milestones Only Come Along a Few Times In Our Life

This month, my mother is finally retiring at the age of 75 from her career in the medical field. I have always been fascinated by her dedication to hanging in there for just one more year. She and I have always agreed that a person needs a purpose in their life to make it feel worthwhile. Also this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Invisible Hands, Apparitions, and An Old Mule Appear Along the Ghost Walk

Considered to be one of the most haunted campuses in America, Pennsylvania State University students often get the feeling as if someone is watching them, which comes as no surprise considering that the school is home to many ghosts. According to one ghost story, the Old Botany Building functions as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The Very Sight of This Would Have Once Caused Total Chaos in Our Car

When traveling we used to play road games with our three daughters to keep them entertained. One of our favorites was finding words on billboards and road signs that had words starting with the letters from the alphabet from A to Z. Our second favorite game was "slug bug," or as some people call it,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 27, 2023

What In the Sam Hill is Going On With Our Weather?

Parts of California and Nevada just got buried under 6 feet of snow, yet Pennsylvania has sightings of these spring flowers popping up everywhere. This is a seriously strange time in our world. Sign in to see full entry.

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My home state is Delaware, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania, but my job and personal interests often take me across borders. Being a seeker of anything and everything, I just never know what I will experience from one day to the other.

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