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Today was Homecoming at my alma mater, Slippery Rock University. While it’s no longer a tradition for me as it used to be, I still like today I’m in my homecoming era. I remember for so many years I got up early and made that drive up Interstate 79, arriving early and finding a goodContinue reading “In My HOCO Era”

Brace yourself, the (End of) Eras blogs are coming as are the five year reflection blogs. 2019 was, to say the least, one heck of a year. It was a year of achievement, new traditions, and a time to say goodbye. Five years ago, I worked some crazy nights at my job as well. IfContinue reading “The Longest Night”

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!”

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!”

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, they‘re a few years ahead of McDonald’s, which was founded in 1955. Eat’n Park has evolvedContinue reading “The Story Behind the Smile”

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”

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!”

Summer has ended and Fall is officially in full swing. So far the month has begun wet but the rain will be coming to an end soon. It’s been welcome with the drought we’ve had this summer, but we’re ready for some nice weather just in time for Annabelle’s birthday and the Gaffron Family FallContinue reading “A Recap of September”

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”