Category Archives: Pittsburgh

Bruce Springsteen Kind of Day

I’m feeling MUCH better than yesterday, and I’m really liking my hair now! For years I’ve straightened my naturally curly hair by blowdrying and using a flat iron, but I recently decided that I would try to make my natural … Continue reading

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Summer Vacation

Since my last day of work was this last week before I start work again in August, I’ve felt like I’m on summer vacation.  Granted,  I’ve been doing a little work for my new job and organizing/packing, but it’s still … Continue reading

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Steamy State Park

Since we had the day off on Tuesday, my husband and I decided to go to McConnells Mill State Park, which is about an hour from Pittsburgh.  Even though we’ve had a huge heat wave this week and the temperature … Continue reading

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Farewell Treadmill, Hello Ice Cream

So it happened. I sold my beloved treadmill – my walking friend for many, many years.  I’ll miss you friend! So now I’m working out with videos – which is probably a good thing since I work out so much … Continue reading

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July 4th and a Recap

Last year in May, we visited Washington D.C. and went to the Smithsonian museum.  The most moving exhibit there was the American flag — aka the actual flag that inspired the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem. (Source – Smithsonian) … Continue reading

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On Good Moods, Zoot Suits, and Stress Hunger

So I was in an AWESOME mood yesterday afternoon when I got home from work.  The husband was busy working in his office, so I went in there to see him.  He had Pandora on and Zoot Suit Riot was … Continue reading

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Looks like Paris and the Creeper

Ever since I posted about the creeper art, I’ve been thinking about how much this guy looks like a news anchor in Pittsburgh – Mike Clark. Mike Clark from WTAE: (Source) Mike Clark isn’t a creeper by the way! I … Continue reading

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Three Rivers Arts Festival

Monday night, my husband and I decided to walk around downtown and check out the Three Rivers Arts Festival.  It was such a beautiful night, and I got some really great pictures. First I have to share pictures of this … Continue reading

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