Today, my mom got to work on her annual holiday treat, the turkey ball. The more fancier name would be the Turkey Croquette. While I was sleeping, Mom got the food processor out and was hard at work grinding up the turkey and the other ingredients. She saved me a few turkey balls to eatContinue reading “Turkey Ball Day: A Gaffron Family Tradition”
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Five Years Later: Launching the Blog and Where It Is Now
Facebook memories are always good for reminding you what you were doing on this day in 2008. For me, bringing up a snowy weather forecast on the week before Christmas in 2009. Another was spotting the joy in everyday situations during the pandemic year of 2020. In today’s blog, I’m going back to 2019. ItContinue reading “Five Years Later: Launching the Blog and Where It Is Now”
Ligonier Lights 🎄
Saturday, I had a night off. So, I took advantage of a free night and the forecast, which was rain-free, and drove to Ligonier. I wanted to see the Ligonier Diamond all lit up at Christmas. I made my way towards town on PA 711 and driving up Market I was pleased to see theContinue reading “Ligonier Lights 🎄”
The 200th Blog of 2024 is Coming Soon!
The Top Ten of 2024 will be out next Saturday Coincidentally, it will also be my 200th blog of the year. I have begun listing some of the events in my life that made news for me in 2024. There is a change from the previous top ten countdowns that I’ve done. I’m not writingContinue reading “The 200th Blog of 2024 is Coming Soon!”
This 2024 NFL Season Continues to Impress!
Week 15 in the NFL is here and, the playoff race is getting serious. Last night, the Rams won at San Francisco and thus, Los Angeles is still in the race for the NFC West. I see the week 18 game vs. Seattle being flexed to Saturday afternoon or evening or Sunday night. Speaking ofContinue reading “This 2024 NFL Season Continues to Impress!”
Pittsburgh Toastmasters Turns 85!
Through the power of social media, I pick up quite a bit when it comes to Toastmasters news in my District. Even when I can’t attend. On Wednesday night, District 13’s oldest club celebrated a huge milestone during their meeting. The Pittsburgh Toastmasters club 144 turned 85 years old. They meet on the second andContinue reading “Pittsburgh Toastmasters Turns 85!”
Brainstorming Ideas for Toastmasters
Last night, our Laurel Highlands Toastmasters group had a different approach to their meeting. Instead of our usual agenda, we had a brainstorming session to think of ways to grow membership. It was like a round table and different clubs were represented including Laurel Highlands, Western Maryland, Greensburg, and Monroeville. We talked about ways toContinue reading “Brainstorming Ideas for Toastmasters”
Holiday Baking!
Last week when I was off, Mom was hard at work baking Christmas cookies. She made her usual cookies and will put together some new creations, including lemon bars. She also made her raspberry thumbprints, with the jam she bought at Moo Echo in Somerset. When she ran out of raspberry jam, she used someContinue reading “Holiday Baking!”
The Countdown to Christmas is On!
Monday night marked the end of my holiday vacation. Fall will be over soon. The trees are bare and Pumpkin Spice has given way to Peppermint Mocha. So now what do I have to look forward to? With the Hershey trip and Trans Siberian Orchestra in my rear view mirror, the Countdown to Christmas isContinue reading “The Countdown to Christmas is On!”
Return to Cutie’s and Reflecting on Vacation!
This morning, I made my first visit to Cutie’s in three weeks. I wanted to go, but life just happened to get in the way. I was busy preparing for my Hershey trip. I was sick and I still managed not to call off of work. Also, I had other things to take care of.Continue reading “Return to Cutie’s and Reflecting on Vacation!”
Stylish 🍒 