My Daily Travels

Waking up to the sun streaming through my bedroom window was a pleasant surprise yesterday morning. After a few weeks of overcast skies and zero-degree mornings registering on my outdoor thermometer, reading 42 degrees on the thermometer was the next wonderful surprise. It was at that moment I... Sign in to see full entry.

I rarely miss getting outdoors on a warm sunny day. I am looking forward to walks to blow off some of the winter fat I have accumulated from too many nights sitting in front of the television. I don't normally do breakfast, but I do enjoy breakfast for dinner, so that is my plan this afternoon,... Sign in to see full entry.

Indiana County, Pennsylvania is home to several Amish and Mennonite communities who not only live off the land, they live off the fish abundant in the Mahoning Creek Lake. The first time I saw an Amish family riding down a country lane in their buggy, towing a boat, I felt as though I had a rare... Sign in to see full entry.

I have no plans to cook today. Instead, I plan to grab one of the area's best turkey clubs, filled with turkey, bacon, veggies, and ranch sauce wrapped in a sun-dried basil wrap. The $6.99 Saturday special is located at the Sandwich Shop and Deli in the historical town of Brownsville where we are... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh is a city that is a diverse melting pot of Eastern European immigrants who brought with them some of the most delectable treats imaginable. The sweet fried dough cookies are simple but delicious and filling, and they can be found on tables in Pittsburgh's Hungarian, Polish, and Slovakian... Sign in to see full entry.

These chilly days are getting old, but at least it's not another 2-degree morning. When I went outside to feed my woodland critters, I saw the thermometer read 19 degrees, and there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. It's the perfect day for a hot & spicy Italian Hoagie. Sign in to see full entry.

I added a Tablespoon of Monterey steak seasoning to a pound of ground beef, along with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion powder, and shaped the ground beef into four rectangles. After browning sliced button mushrooms and the patties, I will smother them in mushroom gravy, cover, and simmer... Sign in to see full entry.

I feel fortunate in the fact that everywhere I look in my area there is a train to be found somewhere, either carrying a load or sitting on the tracks, long forgotten about. This guy's whistle has been quieted, and he no longer runs down the tracks. Regardless of his fate, I found him to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Confusing weather has caused many of the missing woodland creatures I enjoy seeing the most to pop in for a quick snack. Not only is my favorite Woodpecker back, but I also had a short visit from our resident Blue Jay. Their appearances tell me that spring is not far away even though Pittsburgh and... Sign in to see full entry.

Our youngest daughter is recently divorced and has started her life over, from a new residence to a new vehicle, and everything in between. We help our three girls when we can, so we purchased her a small Suzuki SUV on January 23 so that she could transport our two grandchildren and make her commute... Sign in to see full entry.