https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/Every day is a journey and mine is busy and rarely boring.hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998617It's time for a fresh start. I already descaled the coffee pot this morning and after lunch when we finish up the party food leftovers, I plan to bleach the fridge, counters, cabinets, and doorknobs. I will finish up the kitchen by mopping the floor. Next on the list is the bathroom. Other than...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998593Pittsburgh weather is always a key consideration when planning a party weeks in advance. I was a little concerned a few weeks ago that the rain might disrupt our plans today, but fortunately, we have been blessed with a beautiful day. In a few hours, my yard will be filled with friends and family...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998570Living next to the railroad tracks, with train cars carrying loads of coal to the steel mills daily, keeps me busy dusting several times a week. The cooler weather over the past few weeks has kept the spiders busy spinning cobwebs. I could easily ignore the dust and webs and tell tomorrow's...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998536This time of year, pumpkin flavors are on my mind, and my daughters feel the same way. Our youngest, Joni, turned 36 yesterday, so I treated her to lunch at Eat'n Park. Their display shelf featured Halloween monster cookies, and I picked up a pack for her. Pumpkin pie was on the menu for $1.99, so...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998506This morning, the heavy September fog is as thick as pea soup, and from the 62nd floor of the US Steel Building in downtown Pittsburgh, the city lies beneath a dense, misty blanket. The 55-story BNY Mellon Financial Center barely emerges through the haze. The fog has slowly begun dissipating,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998486I hate those days when the air is so wet and chilly that nothing seems to warm you up. Yesterday was one of those days. I knew of something that might do the trick, so I grabbed every vegetable I had on hand and threw together my mom's hamburger soup. Today is overcast again. Although not quite...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998463The passing of an old friend is never easy, but when their death is caused by a preventable industrial accident, that makes accepting it even harder to process. This morning, as John was leaving the steel mill to come home, he learned the devastating news that his childhood friend, Jeff, was...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998445For once, John doesn't have to work during a Steelers game, even though he has to report to work at 7:30 PM. The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals today at 1:00 PM at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Both ESPN and FOX Sports slightly favor the Bengals, highlighting Joe Burrow’s...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998425Yesterday, during a phone conversation with my mom, I could hear some commotion as my dad quickly grabbed his Canon camera to photograph a visitor who had wandered into their yard. They live on a quiet, dead-end street in Carson City, Nevada, so deer often pass through, drawn to the tasty treats...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/sassyass_649112/998398Today in Pittsburgh, the weather is sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 70 degrees expected this afternoon. I made breakfast burritos and hash browns, which we enjoyed outside on the patio. After clearing the dishes, I cut John's hair. We plan to spend the rest of the day hanging out in the...