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I had said earlier on Saturday that this would be one of the best family reunions we’ve had in a long time and boy, was I right? I drove separate since my parents and Katie and Matt had their own stuff to take care of pre-reunion. It gave me the opportunity to stop and getContinue reading “Gaffron Family Reunion 2021”

We’ll kick off this week’s edition of Toastmasters News and Notes with a shoutout to my favorite club in District 13. Cranberry High Noon congratulates the following members for completing their pathway levels. These accomplishments will go toward another successful year for the Cranberry High Noon Toastmasters club. Right now the club is at 29Continue reading “Toastmasters News and Notes—10/7/2021–Fall Symposium Edition.”

I must say, it was a fun three day weekend and I’m sure more will be on the way as things slow down at work with the holidays coming up. Enough to keep me busy without wearing me down. Saturday I ventured out to Ligonier and ate lunch at Forks before finishing the trip atContinue reading “Weekend Update 10/3”

Forks wasn’t my original stop for lunch today. I had plans to go to the Kitchen on Main but that will wait until they’re fully staffed. I got out and was greeted by the smells of the place. It’s a nice Saturday and the Harley riders were out in full force today. They have aContinue reading “Stylish and Hungry #12–Forks Inn; Abigail’s Coffeehouse (Pumpkin Spice #2)”

My weekend began early as I had a extra day off on Friday. I planned on going up to Somerset as I had some matters to attend to. Aunt Sue even treated me to lunch at Stairs Restaurant in Somerset. We even went to an antique shop in the dead Georgian Mall. I finally gotContinue reading “This Weekend 10/2”

The location of 512 is in a repurposed 1870’s Victorian house located just off Ligonier Street in Latrobe near the Amtrak train station. 512 is the street number. I posted a link from the June 2021 Tribune Review article about the grand opening. The owner is Michael Ciotti, a 2002 graduate of Greater Latrobe HighContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice and Fall Treats Tour 2021—#1- 512 Coffee and Ice Cream”

Good afternoon! Here is your weekly dose of District 13 Toastmasters News and Notes. It’s the last time I’ll say this. Pay your dues. Renew your membership and reinvest in your growth by writing a check for your Toastmasters dues. Help your club remain healthy the next six months. Today is the big day. It’sContinue reading “Toastmasters News and Notes 9/30/2021”

September is coming to an end and the first full week of Fall is here. It was nice to usher in the first full day of Autumn with cool temperatures and clouds. It was also nice to have a beautiful weekend we could enjoy, aside from the poor performance the Steelers gave us on SundayContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice, Ligonier Days, and Homecoming—A Look Ahead to October”

It’s the first weekend of fall and this weather has been absolutely perfect. Things are also somewhat better after last Saturday. Aunt Sue and my parents fighting for me… that’s a win. I know Paula and my Mom take on the mama bear role when their kids are being messed with. But Aunt Sue steppedContinue reading “This Weekend 9/26”

Today’s Stylish and Hungry segment takes me to Murrysville where I’m having lunch at Burgatory. This completes my Murrysville Trifecta, though I’d love to try First Watch sometime for Brunch. I’m no stranger to Burgatory as I have eaten here twice before with Mr. Clougherty for my birthday meal. It is definitely not your parents’Continue reading “Stylish and Hungry #11–Burgatory 🍔 😈”