My Daily Travels

It's another start to a sunny day in Pittsburgh with a temperature that will hit the upper 70s, and then the rest of the day will require umbrellas and raincoats throughout the night and into Monday morning. I have no plans for cooking or cleaning. My only goal today is to read several chapters of... Sign in to see full entry.

When I first got out of bed this morning, I had brain fog, and it was hard to ignore the chill in the air due to the heater not being turned on overnight. I threw on a robe, pushed the button to start the coffee brewing, and then turned on the central heat to clear the frost from the air. Once I... Sign in to see full entry.

We are usually creatures of habit when it comes to our Friday meal plan. It's either pizza or fish, but after watching a Mexican food video last night, I decided to side-step and make a tomatillo, serrano pepper, shredded chicken, and cotija cheese enchilada verde casserole today, along with a side... Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday, the local weather warned of possible frost overnight, so we picked the last of our vegetables yesterday afternoon. I have a bounty of peppers, a bowl full of cherry tomatoes that I will roast for sauce on another day, and two large beefsteak tomatoes, one of which will be used to make... Sign in to see full entry.

John and I are both guilty of hanging onto things past their expiration date. I mean, if it still serves a purpose, why get rid of it? But, after surveying our suitcases that we will need for our trip to Nevada to visit my parents at the end of this month, we came to the conclusion that John needs a... Sign in to see full entry.

Krispy Kreme is giving customers a free glazed donut today on National Dessert Day. That got my attention, but I don't want to spoil my appetite by eating that little morsel of heaven because there are too many other yummy desserts to choose from. Still, a scrumptious slice of cheesecake from The... Sign in to see full entry.

We have several resident chipmunks who feed off the seeds I provide for the birds. They run back and forth from the bird seed pile to one of the many holes they have dug under the Japanese maple tree in our yard. This one, who is by far the fattest of the bunch, took a break and watched me watching... Sign in to see full entry.

Considered a man-made jewel due to its beauty and versatility, Marshall Lake Island and Shelter is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, in North Park. Built in 1934, the lake is bordered by five miles of natural woodlands with walking trails that are part of Allegheny County's largest park system.... Sign in to see full entry.

The fall foliage is gorgeous along the Appalachian Mountains once it begins to appear. The unusually hot temperatures this month have stalled the progress of the changing leaves this year, but I have been seeing their attempts to follow Mother Nature's directions. Later this afternoon, we are... Sign in to see full entry.

I soaked and rinsed the beans last night for my 15-bean soup that is simmering away as I write. I plan to make cheesy jalapeno cornbread to accompany the soup. My other plans are to finish my two loads of laundry and sweep the leaves off my patio that have piled up over the last few days. Sign in to see full entry.