The Heinz Company set up operations on the north bank of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny River in 1876. Beginning in 1907, they started construction of their historic industrial complex that consisted of eleven buildings. Most buildings remained operational until 2001. That’s when …
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. —Shakespeare Halloween 2020 is definitely gonna be very different, much like the seven months preceding it. But that doesn’t mean we can‘t summon the ghouls and goblins and keep …
Some work-from-home days are a bit (or should I say “bat”) more hectic than others. Monday, July 6th, was a normal day in my home office. It was the first day back at my desk after the long July 4th …
Finding a way to clear your mind and de-stress in these crazy times is beneficial to everyone, but it is essential to the creative thinker. Some people take long walks, practice yoga, or find a peaceful place to relax. I …
Which pajama bottoms are you sporting today, tucked away in the privacy of your home office? Yeah… I know a lot of us are dealing with all kinds of different challenges these days. “z [home] office” is not the same …
For a lot of young people, it’s a struggle figuring out what path to choose once their high school days come to fruition. But for my daughter, Lauren, as time progressed, the path became increasingly clear… her passion was to …
When life gives you basil. So, what the heck do you do when your basil plant keeps doubling or tripling in size practically overnight… every single night? Yikes!!! Well, I’ve made multiple containers of pesto for the freezer, and I’ve …
Did you know that September 24 is recognized annually as National Punctuation Day? Perhaps you were unaware of this ever-important “holiday.” Jeff Rubin founded National Punctuation Day in 2004 as “a celebration of the lowly comma, correctly used quotation marks, …
Stop me if I’m being corny. Corn on the cob, hands down, is my favorite summer vegetable. And my favorite place to get it is from Denny’s corn wagon in North Huntingdon. Whether you get corn at the local farmer’s …
The very first mail order catalog dates back to August, 1872. Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago, produced the first Montgomery Ward mail order catalog. The idea took off like a rocket, and eventually led to the printed and electronic catalogs …
