Sometimes when I describe where I’m from it sounds more like a fairy tale or something out of an antique novel. While I may make fun of the confederate flags, poor fashion sense and the radio station that plays the same music it was playing when I was in high school, it is, very much, like a fairy tale.
Read moreSummer Rains
The joke goes, if the weather app says there is a 30% chance of rain then it will rain for 30% of the day. I imagine our Pittsburgh summer weather is similar to the Northwest like Seattle or Portland.
Read moreZucchini Ricotta Pasta
Our previous dinner party was sooo well organized compared to this last one. The menu was chosen days ahead of time. Groceries were in the fridge and the food was prepped the night before. That is the key; plan everything at least two week in advance with shopping dates and food prep schedules.
Read moreGeocaching Adventure
With my brother Dominic being deaf and only 15, finding activities that everyone enjoyed during his visit was challenging. We spent most of the weekend taking photos, it became a visual middle ground that mitigated some of language barriers.
Read moreOpening Elegance
... Be fearless because once you arrive, art openings are incredibly engaging and fun. It takes courage to try new things. Even if you don’t like the art, it gets you out of the house and thinking about what you DO like..
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