My Daily Travels

In my honest opinion, vacations are never long enough, but such is life. John is back to working doubles at the steel mill so that his small crew of co-workers can take their vacations, and I will be busy later winterizing our yard. Dead plants need to be tossed, their rich soil added to my raised... Sign in to see full entry.

Last week, John and I left for our mini vacation to visit multiple Maryland and Delaware beaches. Pittsburgh temperatures were still in the upper 70s when we left. Delaware and Maryland both had temperatures that hit the low 80s. Arriving back in Pittsburgh, the temperatures were still holding in... Sign in to see full entry.

Not all witches are evil entities. In fact, most practice healing techniques to help those who cannot afford modern medicine. Mary was one of those "good witches' who healed the sick and dying, told the locals their fortunes, and removed hexes and curses while casting her own curses on those who... Sign in to see full entry.

Once you get to the top, Mount Washington offers one of the best views of the city of Pittsburgh. Getting to the top of Mount Washington was once a real chore. Opened on May 20, 1877, the Duquesne Incline was rescued and restored by a group of local residents in 1963 and still runs with its... Sign in to see full entry.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.