My Daily Travels

Bald Eagles, Clair & Irvin We are fortunate enough to live next to a thriving river and two US Steel plants that hundreds of Bald eagles call home. On any given day, the eagles do fly-bys in search of their dinner. They are not great fishermen, so they rely on the local hawks to catch fish and then... Sign in to see full entry.

There is a place down the road that serves the most delicious deli sandwiches. I had my heart set on a turkey club or the meatball bread bowl until I noticed the croissant stuffed with seafood salad. Our Menu – The Sandwich Shop & Deli Sign in to see full entry.

I am protecting the sensitive area around the tooth I had repaired at the dentist yesterday by eating soft food today. The dentist gave me a list of foods to choose from, so I had blueberry yogurt for breakfast and cottage cheese for lunch, and last night before bed, I defrosted my favorite crab... Sign in to see full entry.

Up until the last few years, I have not feared going to the dentist, but my last few appointments have been painful. I expect this afternoon's visit to be much of the same. I broke a lower front tooth in half a few weeks ago, so I know I will be getting that awful front bottom-row injection into the... Sign in to see full entry.

Our hectic schedules do not usually allow for a lazy day, but the planets have aligned just right for us to take a much needed break. By break, I mean that we are hitting the first country road we can find and travelling every road less travelled that connects to it. It has been a week of doubles at... Sign in to see full entry.

When spring arrives, it is such a nostalgic feeling to see the cherry blossoms blooming in my area. I fondly remember the cherry blossom trees d uring the springtime each year of my early childhood, while living in Delaware and Maryland. We moved to Oregon during my third-grade year of school, where... Sign in to see full entry.

This morning, my thermometer read 20 degrees, so I pulled out the ingredients from my pantry, fridge, and freezer to begin making chili. I plan to take some of the chili to make chili cheese fries, something I have been craving for days. John will get the chili served on grilled hot dogs, topped... Sign in to see full entry.

Regarding the daily weather conditions in and around Pittsburgh, Mother Nature is one confused lady. It can go from 20 degrees to 80 in a flash, and from misty and rainy to sunny and humid right before your eyes. One thing is for sure the scenery is never dull along the Pittsburgh rivers. Allegheny... Sign in to see full entry.

2025 is a very different year with many unexplained cutbacks and closures ordered from the DOGE. One of those cutbacks has hit close to home and is a destination where people gather to enjoy time off from life's hectic schedules. Kayaking, fishing, splashing around in cool water, sitting by the... Sign in to see full entry.

This cute little furry couple showed up for the early morning buffet. It appears they are friend, not foes as they gladly share the bounty with a lone squirrel and Starling. This is the first time I have seen two groundhogs in my yard at one time. Happy Spring. 🌷 Sign in to see full entry.