The Last Normal Week

Recognize something like that? That could save your life in 2020. This week four years ago began the last normal week we would experience before everything shut down. The COVID 19 outbreak was spreading like wildfire and cases were already being confirmed out west. Precautions were already being taken in big cities like Seattle andContinue reading “The Last Normal Week”

The Pillars of my Blog!

With warm springlike weather forecast early this week, I took advantage of the downtime I had and spent some time outside. I made it out to Hempfield Park twice this week and took time to get some steps in. The end result is 1.5 miles both yesterday and today. Maybe a little more today butContinue reading “The Pillars of my Blog!”

The Fish Sammie and Cute Coffee Tour of March ’24!

In the Fall of 2023, I wanted to do a Pumpkin Spice tour at some of the coffee shops in Westmoreland County as well as around Pittsburgh. My choices were not only limited to the iconic drink but other fall themed items. It didn’t quite pan out and I only visited two places. I didContinue reading “The Fish Sammie and Cute Coffee Tour of March ’24!”

The Great Amazon Unboxing!

It’s always fun to order something online versus ordering it in the store sometimes. You have your advantages which are easier to find what you want online vs. in store. You also have your disadvantages which include the shipping cost and basically, you get what you pay for. But the same holds true for shoppingContinue reading “The Great Amazon Unboxing!”

Contests, Coffee, and Madness: A Look Ahead to March

Before I get into this look ahead to the next month, I am pleased to learn that the former Sears will have a new occupant in the future. That should continue to breathe life into a mall that held its own while other malls in the region have struggled. Dick’s Sporting Goods will be movingContinue reading “Contests, Coffee, and Madness: A Look Ahead to March”

Another Special Trip to Somerset!

Back in December, Mom and I made a special trip up to Somerset to pick up belongings for my Aunt and Benny, who were staying at Children’s Hospital at the time. We thought it was going to be another four month stay like this past Spring. That trip provided inspiration for today’s title, though itContinue reading “Another Special Trip to Somerset!”

A Jazzy Jam 🎶 February

With the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl on Sunday, and with all the headlines centering around Taylor Swift, I felt it was appropriate to play Taylor’s playlist while I was at work. In a way I was emulating my 11 year old niece who herself is a “Swiftie”. She has seen the ErasContinue reading “A Jazzy Jam 🎶 February”