So Pretty That Even the Feathered Beauties Love the Autumn Colors
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Monday, October 23, 2023
Playing Catchup Today with Your Blog Posts and Then I Will Be MIA This Week
After working one too many double shifts at the steel mill, John and I are happily heading out for a much-needed birthday vacation. We hit the road early tomorrow morning for the Poconos, followed by a visit with to the Delaware and Maryland beaches. I do not use my cellphone for posting blogs or... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 22, 2023
The Freezing Temps Warning for Tonight Means That I Have Some Work to Do
An unexpected freeze warning was issued this morning for the Pittsburgh, northern West Virginia, and eastern Ohio areas that can possibly reach an overnight low of 30 degrees. For me, this means that I will need to dig up my rosemary from my raised herb garden and bring the robust plant inside along... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
I Love Historical Events and I Once Lived Near This Line in Delaware
On Oct.18, 1767, Charles Mason & Jeremiah Dixon wrapped up their survey of the boundary separating Pennsylvania from Maryland and Delaware. This State Archives photo shows one of the Mason-Dixon markers, along the line between Pennsylvania & Maryland. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 20, 2023
One Pittsburgh Native Captured Rudolph While Out Enjoying A Nature Walk
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This Old Favorite Came Across My Radar Today
With an expected high of 59 degrees today, I went searching for a hearty soup to make in my crockpot. Italian Vegetable Soup is extra flavorful with the addition of Japanese tamari, which is a serious flavor enhancer. Ingredients 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 white or yellow... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
I Am Going With An Old Favorite Today For Dinner Just to Keep Things Easy
I love just about any and all soup, but the traditional tomato soup served with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich is one of my old-school favorites that my mom used to make after coming home from a long workday at Sears & Roebuck. She used to use the traditional white bread that was popular in the... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Getting Prepared to Hit the Road for Our Birthday Road Trip
I woke up to a laundry list of chores that needed to be fulfilled this week before we hit the road in a few days on our road trip to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where we will be spending the night in a haunted inn. I'm already tired from detailing the car, folding sheets, and towels, and hauling the... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Huge Changes For One Pittsburgh Neighborhood...Then and Now
This is Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, which today is in a deplorable state. There are quite a few dilapidated buildings that were once homes and thriving businesses. In the second photo, the US Steel, Edgar Thompson steel mill can be seen in the distance. The differences between the two... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Outnumbered At the Monday Morning Meeting
One guy from a different group didn't seem to mind that he was surrounded by fifty other members in the yard this morning. Sign in to see full entry.