James the Food Slayer: Olive Garden

Last night Mr. Clougherty and I got together for our monthly dinner (aka The Dinner Series). We usually meet the last Thursday of every month but with Kevin going to the beach next week, we moved it up a week. Thus, I have the opportunity to attend Greensburg Night Market next week. Hopefully, the heatContinue reading “James the Food Slayer: Olive Garden”

Working 7 to get 10!

The countdown to my vacation has officially begun! I’ll work these next seven days up to Friday morning and then I’m off for the next ten days. It’s nice to now have two weeks off now, not to mention those weeks are paid. I went without that for almost 15 years even though I enjoyedContinue reading “Working 7 to get 10!”

A Time Without Social Media and Mobile Phones πŸ“±

Over the last two decades, it’s become apparent that social media has taken over the world. Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace started in 2003 (the year I started at Slippery Rock!). A few years later, enter Twitter (now X) which began after I finished college. As we begin a new decade, we are introduced to Instagram.Continue reading “A Time Without Social Media and Mobile Phones πŸ“±”

Looking Ahead to Summer!

It’s been a good year so far as I’ve written more than I thought I would. After a slow start to 2024, I’ve taken off this Spring with the content I’ve posted. It’s like I’ve really done a lot with nothing at all to work with. Looking ahead, I think I’ll smash last year’s contentContinue reading “Looking Ahead to Summer!”

Celebrating Memorial Day and Finding a Good Podcast

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend and had a great Memorial Day. To some, it may mean an extra day off or the official start to summer vacation. To all of us, it should be to remember the true meaning of the holiday. I used to have a neighbor who lined up his sidewalkContinue reading “Celebrating Memorial Day and Finding a Good Podcast”

Happy Birthday Paula!

This blog is a special birthday blog going out a special lady of whom I am proud to call friend and sometimes, Momma. I may make her sigh sometimes with an occasional swear word or questionable post on Facebook but, most of the time, I impress her with how well I slay my outfits. PaulaContinue reading “Happy Birthday Paula!”

Top Ten of 2023: #4–Dinner with Mr. Clougherty

Mr. Clougherty and I have known each other since I started high school in the mid-1990’s. He was initially my math teacher but eventually, he took me under his wing when he accepted the role of high school swimming coach at Hempfield during my sophomore year of high school. I graduated in 2000 and wasContinue reading “Top Ten of 2023: #4–Dinner with Mr. Clougherty”