My Daily Travels

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Earlier this year a man dumped his French Bulldog Frenchy at the Pittsburgh Airport before boarding his flight. The owner was later found and charged with violations of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and abandonment of animals by the police. Last week another dog abandonment case happened after the... Sign in to see full entry.

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I would like to wish everyone here on Blogit a safe, blessed, and happy Thanksgiving. John is working today, and so are two of our daughters, as well as their spouses, so we will not be having our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Instead, we gathered and dined out at a restaurant yesterday and had an... Sign in to see full entry.

For my family Thanksgiving has always been a day for gathering together and enjoying plenty of delicious food served at a decorated table. It is the day that the good stemware and china come out. That timeless tradition will not be happening this year for my family. Much to my dislike, for the first... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh is a gorgeous city, but hiding behind the landscape of the many tall buildings and under bridges is a most complex homeless problem that escalated once Pittsburgh became the new home to thousands of immigrants who arrived from Ukraine, Africa, Mexico, and the Middle East, along with a few... Sign in to see full entry.

One of Pittsburgh's most famous landmarks. The ice sakting rink at PPG Center. Photo courtesy of Bradley Berkstresser Sign in to see full entry.

Sundays for me always make me smile. My favorite Food Network shows air all morning and then we normally go for a Sunday drive, followed by coming home to a dinner that includes our favorite meals. By meals, I mean that I usually turn to seafood and John looks for anything but crustaceans on his... Sign in to see full entry.

Cravings for turkey come with the territory once November hits, but as much as I enjoy turkey, my love of seafood supersedes my desire for a yearly turkey fix. Today, all of my favorite Food Network programs have featured turkey and side dishes that are the normal cast of characters found on the... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I are so proud of our one and only granddaughter, Chloe Tressa, who continues to nail a 4.0. She is in the high school band and currently plays four different instruments. Sign in to see full entry.