My Daily Travels

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I was born in Delaware and moved to Oregon when I was seven. I moved to California when I was sixteen and to Nevada when I was eighteen. Since then, I have lived in several states, from the East Coast to the West Coast, before finally settling in Western Pennsylvania in 2002. I picked up a bit of... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday, after a long, hot, and humid day of yard work, a massive thunderstorm passed through the area, cooling the thick air down long enough for us to sit outdoors and enjoy the hundreds of fireflies visiting our yard. Fireflies are one of the most captivating of the bug family and the epitome... Sign in to see full entry.

My entire morning has revolved around waiting for my computer to get through the necessary updates it requires to function well. If you use a computer, then you know that it cannot operate well without regular updates. I work part-time from home, so I need my computer to function optimally. The... Sign in to see full entry.

The sweltering heat these past few days has put me in the mood for cold foods, so I'm making tuna salad with mayo, dill weed, and relish on rye, while John prefers to have a Reuben on rye. To each his own. I think my sandwich choice is the better one for a 100-degree day. Sign in to see full entry.

We decided to take a walk yesterday before settling in for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, but the extreme heat left us feeling overheated and tired, so we're taking an indoor break today. The lunch was delicious, and the air-conditioned building allowed us to cool down; however, by the time we... Sign in to see full entry.

Parking is free on Sundays in Pittsburgh, so off we are headed this afternoon to park and then walk around the South Side Works of Pittsburgh, where the closest Cheesecake Factory is located. I figure it couldn't hurt to build up an appetite first while walking off some calories. We sampled their... Sign in to see full entry.

Heaven on a plate, but much too big a portion for one. This best-kept secret is no longer under wraps, and I'm thankful it is only a short drive to get my fish fry fix any day of the week. This one-pound battered baby is perfect for two meals or sharing with another fish lover. Unfortunately, I am... Sign in to see full entry.

Although it is not my number one choice for seafood, I do enjoy lobster once in a blue moon. Crab and shrimp are at the top of my list, followed by white, flaky fish battered and fried, and then dipped in tartar sauce. It's Friday, and I always eat seafood on Friday when given the opportunity. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday is my Borough's music night through the summer months. I am the photographer for the event. I have missed the first two Thursdays due to work and vacation, and now it looks as though the weather might mean a strike three for the residents enjoying the 80s band scheduled to play tonight on... Sign in to see full entry.