Quality Time in Ligonier!

Recently, my cousin and I celebrated our birthdays. When there was a convenient time for both of us, we were going to find a place to eat out. My afternoons didn’t always work nor did her evenings. I mentioned that I had a couple of mornings off so we planned on lunch. I figured itContinue reading “Quality Time in Ligonier!”

The Most Chaotic Night!

This past weekend brought with it chaos. The hot and humid weather made it unbearable to be outside. Our pool’s water temperature got as high as 90 degrees. Definitely some missed opportunities to work out in the air conditioning at the gym. With the heat and humidity came plenty of showers and thunderstorms, and theyContinue reading “The Most Chaotic Night!”

Fourth of July Cut Short (or not)?!

Saturday was the actual Fourth of July holiday, and that meant it was the day of the annual Gaffron holiday picnic at the Gaffron farm in Guffey. The forecast was trending toward stormy, but we were hopeful that it wasn’t going to ruin our plans. We arrived early to the festivities, more earlier than weContinue reading “Fourth of July Cut Short (or not)?!”

My First Visit to the New Cutie’s!

Friday was the first day that Cutieβ€˜s opened up its second floor. While I wasn’t there during the early part of day, I came in around 3 oβ€˜clock. I wasn’t passing up the opportunity to enjoy my coffee in the new seating area. It was too hot to enjoy my drink outside, even of itContinue reading “My First Visit to the New Cutie’s!”

A Season of Success at Western Maryland Toastmasters!

Toastmasters Club wraps up successful year, prepares for new season Thursday night was the final Western Maryland Toastmasters meeting of the year, and I was in attendance (online).  The club wrapped up its second full year better than it did its first. 2024-25 saw the club achieve Presidents’ Distinguished status. Not bad for a firstContinue reading “A Season of Success at Western Maryland Toastmasters!”

Celebrating Birthdays at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!

Tuesday night marked our final Toastmasters meeting of the 2025-26 Toastmasters year. We even had some guests show up at the beginning. They were looking for a job fair and just happened to stumble upon our meeting. Talk about a happy accident. This didn’t stop us from talking up Toastmasters and getting to know aContinue reading “Celebrating Birthdays at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters!”

End of an Era in Toastmasters!

This morning marked the end of an era. It was our club officer training. It was held online. It was the final event for Districts 10 and 13 before the two districts merge to form the new District 219 on July 1.  Change can be scary, but it can also be exciting.  I logged onContinue reading “End of an Era in Toastmasters!”

Eating on a Patio in Downtown Greensburg!

While enjoying my Matcha Latte at Caleese on Friday afternoon, I scrolled through Instagram and saw a post that really caught my eye.  Summer in Greensburg means that dining out may involve enjoying your meal outside while enjoying a nice view of the city. There are plenty of restaurants (and even coffee shops) in ourContinue reading “Eating on a Patio in Downtown Greensburg!”