My Daily Travels

We are preparing to take our yearly vacation at the end of October. While flying would get us to our destination quickly, we’ve always preferred taking road trips for our annual vacations. We are not getting any younger, so this year, our main dilemma is choosing where to go within a 5-7 hour drive.... Sign in to see full entry.

If the weatherman's forecast is accurate, Pittsburgh will reach 80 degrees today. The past two days of rain made the grass grow tall, so we were glad for a dry day to finally mow the yard. Once done with the yard, John and I are off to enjoy our Tuesday date day. We hope to discover a charming new... Sign in to see full entry.

It has sprinkled all morning. The rain has finally stopped, leaving behind chilly air under a cloudy sky. Yesterday, I discovered several New England romance movies centered around cooking and baking. So after I finish preparing a pot of 3-alarm chili with a side of red pepper skillet cornbread and... Sign in to see full entry.

My local forecast predicts a high of 61 degrees, with rain persisting throughout the day and flood warnings until 4:00 pm. Other than that, it's a peaceful Sunday. I have no particular plans, just a day to watch movies and unwind by the fire. I’ll warm up some soup and make a grilled cheese sandwich... Sign in to see full entry.

Our area is home to several working farms, many of which provide fresh produce, seasonal specialties, and homemade preserves. This morning John and I visited the Triple B Farms to pick up a box of mixed apples for baking. While we were browsing, I found apple cider donuts, pure local honey,... Sign in to see full entry.

My feathered and furry friend crew doesn't seem to mind the cold weather. The geese from the marina next door were trying to figure out a way to have breakfast with the squirrels in my yard this morning. Two Blue Jays also stopped by, but I couldn't reach my phone in time to capture the little... Sign in to see full entry.

I spent the morning harvesting our peppers and tomatoes, and I cut the remainder of my basil and rosemary from the plants. I’m making a big batch of Pico de Gallo for John to enjoy with his tortilla chips. I'm also making meatball hoagies with peppers and onions for dinner, and I'm planning to turn... Sign in to see full entry.

John and our middle daughter, Jessica, do not eat seafood, so it is a bit hilarious that we are heading to the Seafood Tango for seafood boil bags. Jessica's husband, Anthony, and I love crab legs and shrimp, which are what come in the boil bags along with potatoes and corn on the cob. In August,... Sign in to see full entry.

This morning, when I walked out to feed the woodland creatures, I noticed the outdoor thermometer was pegged at 40 degrees. Although tempted, we have resisted turning on the central heat in the morning. Luckily, we have an electric fireplace that warms our small home up in no time at all. Coming... Sign in to see full entry.

This morning I recalled that October is "National Pizza Month." 🍕 Pizza lands on my list of top five favorite foods. Some of my fondest childhood memories are from Friday nights at Shakey's Pizza in Oregon, which sparked my lifelong love for pizza. Across the United States, celebrations of... Sign in to see full entry.