Not Afraid of a Little Rain at our Family Reunion!

Sunday was our annual Gaffron Family Reunion. It was held at the same venue we’ve had it for the last several years. We were also at the same pavilion, and boy did the indoor building come in handy. The forecast trended wet and windy. Despite the rain and the chill in the air, it didn’tContinue reading “Not Afraid of a Little Rain at our Family Reunion!”

Kicking off my Vacation at Fort Ligonier Days!

The plan for my first full day of vacation was to go to Fort Ligonier Days, after a laid back Friday afternoon. After working seven straight nights leading up to my vacation, I needed some time to recover. I went to the gym a few times during the week and a few days I walkedContinue reading “Kicking off my Vacation at Fort Ligonier Days!”

Perfect Day for a Birthday Picnic!

On Sunday, we celebrated my aunt’s birthday at our house. After the volatile week that we had, this weekend’s weather was well-deserved. Her official birthday was the day before, but the day after was just as good.  Mom put together a nice spread for the picnic. The main course was a big pan of lasagna.Continue reading “Perfect Day for a Birthday Picnic!”

The Power Is Back On âšˇď¸Ź

If you were in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, then you know that we were impacted by some intense weather. It’s one of those summer days rife with humidity and we had some thunderstorms earlier in the day. This round that came through at night was the one that left its mark on the communitiesContinue reading “The Power Is Back On âšˇď¸Ź”

Plaza Azteca Review!

Thursday night marked 30 years since I started high school. One of my classes on my first day at “the big school” was Pre-Algebra with Mr. Clougherty. We met for our monthly dinner at a new spot, Plaza Azteca.  While September and October restaurants have been lined up, I wasn’t sure about where to goContinue reading “Plaza Azteca Review!”

Six Days to Meet my Quota!

Including today, there are six days left in the month of August. So far, I have seven blog posts. I planned to do thirteen for the month (and the same for September). That gives me six days to meet my quota.  Hmmmm. This makes for an interesting “6,7”. Not to worry as I keep chuggingContinue reading “Six Days to Meet my Quota!”

Planning my Fall Vacation!

On my usual Friday morning off, I made plans for an early lunch with my aunt. We met at our usual place of dining, Brady’s in Acme. In addition to lunch, we also began to make plans for our Cape May trip that we’re going to take in October. We discussed what rooms we’d likeContinue reading “Planning my Fall Vacation!”

Westmoreland Mall vs. South Hills Village

I had the house to myself Saturday afternoon upon waking up. The rest of the family took an end of summer road trip to Shawnee. It’s a little tradition we do for BariSax before she goes back to school. Down to one hand now for the 7th and 8th graders. Less than that for everyoneContinue reading “Westmoreland Mall vs. South Hills Village”

Magnificent Speaking Streak 2.0?

It’s been a few days, but I’m back to writing and ready to embark on this journey. The countdown to a thousand blogs starts today. Since I’ve been off the grid for a few days, what is new with me? Last Friday I visited the Dick’s House of Sport at Westmoreland Mall. I was inContinue reading “Magnificent Speaking Streak 2.0?”

Taste of Fall at Cutie’s!

The calendar may read late July, but some coffee shops are already looking forward to Fall. This week brought a sneak peak of the new Fall menu that is coming to local coffee shop Cutie’s Coffee. Some of the features include the Caramel Apple Butter Latte, as well as Carrot Cake and Maple Cinnamon RollContinue reading “Taste of Fall at Cutie’s!”