My Daily Travels

My small boro and our surrounding communities are hellbent on cleaning up the crapped-up hillsides that are eyesores that run along our many roads, rail trails, and river banks. Every year in the spring, we clean up the litter that is found tossed out alongside the many highways and back roads that... Sign in to see full entry.

Bad service has become a common theme at fast food joints. It seems that before the big paydays came into effect, the food was better, the workers cared a little more, and the prices were much lower. John loves the quarter-pounders and whoppers, but our last few trips to Mickey D's and Burger King... Sign in to see full entry.

Our Pittsburgh weather can't seem to make up its mind today. It is the perfect April fool's joke as we are being tricked just about every half an hour. I don't mind the rain, but the damaging winds are giving my house and yard a really good beating. I woke up to rain early this morning that was... Sign in to see full entry.

Despite looking out the window and seeing a yard full of flowers along with frolicking squirrels and birds, it doesn't feel like spring today. The forecast has predicted rain for most of the day with a high temp of 54. It's days like this that I prefer to stay indoors, watch a few good movies, and... Sign in to see full entry.

The main entrance into the city from Highway 51, the Liberty Tunnels in Pittsburgh were the first automobile tunnels built in the United States. At one time, they were the longest automobile tunnels in the world with a length of 5, 889 feet. Workers broke ground on the tunnels in December 1919 and... Sign in to see full entry.

I have become an expert at picking the one and only cart at the store that needs a wheel alignment or a tire rotation. Sign in to see full entry.

It's 54 degrees, sunny, and there is absolutely no wind. I am doing damage control in the yard today that occurred after the mini tornado tore through our yard a few days ago. There are quite a few broken branches to clean up, and I have started pulling my spring decorations out of the shed, a... Sign in to see full entry.

These majestic birds can be found along our many waterways. The up close and watchful cam has given Pittsburgers the view of our newest baby eaglet's arrival. Welcome to the world, H2O. Courtesy of the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. (20+) Bald Eagles in Western Pennsylvania - Audubon... Sign in to see full entry.

My yard was completely ravaged by yesterday's storm, but after a bit of cleaning up this morning, everything is back to where it was before all hell broke loose. Today is warm, sunny, and full-on blue skies ahead. It is the perfect day for heading to the park with my unexpected visitors. My youngest... Sign in to see full entry.

High winds, rain, and an on-again-off-again severe thunderstorm has threatened our power for much of the afternoon with regular reminders of flickering lights and cable resets. My windmill is spinning so fast that I fear that it will spin off of its axis. For now, I am patiently waiting the storm... Sign in to see full entry.