Rolling Out the Red Carpet at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!

Roll out the red carpet! It was a great night at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters and, it was my first time attending in-person since August. I missed the last meeting as I was spending time with the Johnstown Toastmasters club. Since summer turned to Fall, the parking lot was a little busier with things going onContinue reading “Rolling Out the Red Carpet at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”

Hibachi is a Win-Win for Annabelle’s Birthday!

Monday night, we celebrated Annabelle’s birthday at EDO Hibachi. Over the last couple of years, I’ve really grown to love this place. Mr. Clougherty has enjoyed it and Aunt Sue did as well when I treated her to a nice birthday lunch last month. It’s that experience of watching your food being made, catching foodContinue reading “Hibachi is a Win-Win for Annabelle’s Birthday!”

Festivals, Cute Coffee, and Happy Birthday Wishes!

In today’s blog, I wish my wonderful niece AB a happy birthday. How is she 12 already? But I’m also recapping this weekend and fun that was to be had. It was a great weekend for festivals, homecoming, as well as getting outside. In my most recent blog, I talked about the book I’m readingContinue reading “Festivals, Cute Coffee, and Happy Birthday Wishes!”

The Story Behind the Smile

In 2024, Eat’n Park celebrated its 75th anniversary in business. The years have been good for this iconic Pittsburgh institution that has withstood the test of time. Started in 1949 as a drive-in restaurant on Saw Mill Run Boulevard, theyβ€˜re a few years ahead of McDonald’s, which was founded in 1955. Eat’n Park has evolvedContinue reading “The Story Behind the Smile”

Pumpkin Spice Shopping Spree, Part II

Thursday night, I embarked on a little road trip to do some birthday shopping for my almost 12 year old niece. She’ll celebrate her birthday next week with a Taylor Swift themed party. While I was buying her present, I added some more Pumpkin Spice flavored foods to my pantry. Last month took me toContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice Shopping Spree, Part II”

Starting My New Path at Greensburg Toastmasters!

It’s been a bit of a crazy time for me. I’ve been getting content out but it’s been late. Reason being, that I’m spending more time preparing speeches to give at my clubs (Greensburg and Laurel Highlands). Hey, I’m stepping up and speaking more so that’s a good problem to have! This Pumpkin Spice tourContinue reading “Starting My New Path at Greensburg Toastmasters!”

A Look Ahead to October

The Major League Baseball season has almost come to an end, with two games being played today in Atlanta (Braves host the New York Mets) that will determine standing for the National League playoff bracket. Interesting scenario indeed if you follow the game. I think that this will be an interesting postseason. As September comesContinue reading “A Look Ahead to October”

Smiley, Turkey, and Toastmasters

Last night, I met Mr. Clougherty for dinner. While Kings and Primanti’s were good options, I decided on Eat’n Park by Westmoreland Mall. Let me count the reasons why. Number one: It’s an easy ride for him and close to home. We used to meet at Kings in Delmont and sometimes in Murrysville back whenContinue reading “Smiley, Turkey, and Toastmasters”