My Daily Travels

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A pile of laundry awaited me this morning, so that was the first chore of the week to get done. Dusting and vacuuming are next. John needs work clothes to keep him warm so that he can work outdoors in the elements without freezing to death even though we are experiencing one of the mildest winters... Sign in to see full entry.

We are all headed out this afternoon to a new restaurant where we will celebrate our daughter-in-law's 41st birthday. The restaurant that she chose to have her party at is Kodiax which by all means is not a typical restaurant. It is a hunting-themed restaurant with plenty of lodge-style ambiances... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh has roughly 450 sets of steps in and around the city. This particular set of steps is located on the north side of Pittsburgh's historic district. Sunday Street is where some of the city's original Colonial and Victorian homes can be found. This particular set of steps is one of the most... Sign in to see full entry.

I never doubted that there would be six more weeks of winter for a minute if one is to go by the calendar, geographic location, and Pennsylvania's history of snowfall this time of year. Regardless, people are always hopeful that spring will arrive earlier than the calendar date and "Groundhog Day"... Sign in to see full entry.

One of Pennsylvania's most famous residents is getting a big honor next month even though he doesn't always tell the truth. Punxsutawney Phil is being inducted into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame! The hall honors some of the pioneers of weather forecasting and says Phil will be its last member. The... Sign in to see full entry.

New generations are being introduced to the antics of the three guys who made "nyuk, nyuk," a part of American comedy at a time when the world needed a bit of funny. The Three Stooges had a special connection to Pittsburgh and it was in the Steel City that their careers were revived in 1959 when... Sign in to see full entry.

MAPLE BACON CRACK Ingredients 8 slices bacon 1 tube crescent rolls 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 3/4cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup chopped pecan pieces Directions Cook bacon until soft; not crunchy. I baked mine in a 400-degree F. oven for 18 minutes. Drain bacon and chop; set aside. Preheat oven... Sign in to see full entry.

I never heard the warnings from the news station last night about the predicted snowfall because I fell asleep in my recliner waiting on John to come home from his second shift last night. This morning I woke up to a sidewalk plastered with snow that needed to be shoveled so that my mailman and... Sign in to see full entry.

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