My Daily Travels

The demolition begins today on the Century III Mall in West Mifflin, just seven miles from my house. The mall was built on a former slag dump in 1979 and closed in 2019. It was once the third-largest mall in America. Century III Mall was a popular destination for four decades, attracting millions of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunny and warm in my borough today, it's the perfect weather for a walk, so we are headed out to the trails to dig up some wild ferns that I will plant under my Japanese Maple tree where my birds hang out on their feeders. Ferns grow really well in the shade, and the birds will enjoy a place to hide... Sign in to see full entry.

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Located just across the Monongahela River from California, Pennsylvania, lies the small borough of Newell, with a population of just slightly above 500 residents if you don't include the ghosts. Newell sits nestled in Fayette County, in a remote area that is saturated by a deep, rich history that... Sign in to see full entry.

This is never the place to be during rush hour traffic in Pittsburgh, especially when you need the far right lane and you are stuck in the far left lane. It takes nerves of steel, but I used to do it multiple times per week. I am so glad that those days are behind me. Sign in to see full entry.

I woke up this morning to a gorgeous sunny day only to find out that it was anything but warm outdoors. There was a bit of frost on the ground and my bird bath had a thin layer of ice. I had plans to putz around in the yard today, but I quickly changed my mind and redirected myself to plan B once... Sign in to see full entry.

The best part is that the trees and other blooms absolutely smell heavenly. Photo courtesy of Dave Dicello Portfolio Photos (davedicello.com) Sign in to see full entry.

I'm not sure what this pretty flower is called. I only have one growing in my yard, and I am thankful that the chilling temperatures over the past two days haven't caused her any issues. The Phipp's Conservatory in Pittsburgh grows them by the hundreds. Phipp's Conservatory. Photo courtesy of Todd... Sign in to see full entry.

Spring is definitely in the air if my yard is any indication. The weather, not so much. It is borderline chilly today, but this Dove didn't care when she hopped into my freezing cold bird bath. Sign in to see full entry.

We celebrated my oldest daughter's birthday yesterday at the Texas Roadhouse. I arrived at the restaurant a few minutes ahead of the gang. The weather was not favorable as in there were high winds that not only blew my hair into a crazy mess but the strong wind also whipped my daughter's birthday... Sign in to see full entry.