My Daily Travels

John and I have never been one to put the Christmas tree up until the middle of December, mainly due to putting the November Thanksgiving holiday first and then gearing up for the next month's festivities, which usually include plenty of meal planning, decorating, and a list for giving and receiving... Sign in to see full entry.

Even though he is wreaking havoc on my wooden bird feeder and raised beds, it is a joy to see such a unique creature visiting my yard. This woodpecker takes me back to my Looneytune cartoon days when Woody Woodpecker was forever pecking his way out of trouble and then antagonizing everyone with his... Sign in to see full entry.

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I'm not sure why, but I always crave breakfast foods for my big meal of the day. I used to drive to McDonald's almost every morning for the sausage egg McMuffin, but that grew old after a while, and they don't offer the breakfast sandwich after 10:30 am. I still enjoy a hearty breakfast that... Sign in to see full entry.

Not everyone can say that, but for a few, it is a dream come true. I never really get the chance to sit down and watch a full-length movie, but John coerced me into sitting down and watching a heartwarming movie that embraces overcoming disabilities. I Used to Be Famous is nothing short of an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Feral animals are nothing new to most states, but wild hogs and boars are altogether something else. They are now considered to be one of the most destructive animals in the United States, and several Pennsylvania counties are dealing with the destructive swine, which are destroying plants and crops... Sign in to see full entry.

This morning the temperature in and around Pittsburgh has dropped down to the 40s, and there is a dismal foggy mist hanging in the air, refusing to allow any chance of much needed sunshine to stream through. Living right next to the river, the mist seems to be thicker. I need to run to the store to... Sign in to see full entry.

I absolutely love a good pizza. By that, I mean that I enjoy trying a variation of toppings that are somewhat out of the box. One of John's and my favorites is the Philly cheesesteak pizza which is what I will be making this afternoon for our dinner. I use green peppers, onion, pickled pepper rings,... Sign in to see full entry.

My boro is booming with small businesses that are offering a variety of good eats. New to the area is the Three Amigas Taqueria. The food is off the charts, and this yummy confection is the absolute bomb. A hot donut served next to a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and pumpkin buttercream drizzled... Sign in to see full entry.