In Tuesday’s blog, I did a review of the book I’m reading about Michigan’s 2023 season where they win the National Championship. This despite all the battles they faced, like not being good enough to win it all. There was also the drama going on with coaches being suspended due to NCAA violations that occuredContinue reading “James vs. Everything”
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Michigan vs. Everybody
Last week, I followed in the footsteps of my cousin who has started to do book reviews on her blog and did one of my own. I reviewed The Story Behind the Smile, which covers the history of Eat’n Park going back to its humble beginnings in 1949. I will finish the book next week.Continue reading “Michigan vs. Everybody”
Gaffron Family Fall Picnic Sunday!
Yesterday, we held our annual Gaffron Family Fall Picnic at Laurel Hill State Park. A yearly tradition since 2002, we’ve also gotten together on Mother’s Day up until 2001. For many years it’s been at Laurel Hill, with a stretch at Keystone State Park in New Alexandria. For the fourth year in a row, weContinue reading “Gaffron Family Fall Picnic Sunday!”
In My HOCO Era
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”
The Longest Night
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”
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, 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”
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”
