And the Rocket’s Red Glare
Yesterday was Fourth of July here in the States, since it fell on a Sunday this year, today is the “observed” day, giving many people a three day weekend. While many are glad for the long weekend and the reason … Continued
News: Presidents Day and A Jefferson Deep Dive
Happy belated Presidents Day! I had the brainstorm for this post on Presidents Day and unfortunately, as happens all too often in my life, I just didn’t get the chance to sit down and put fingers to keyboard. Today is … Continued
An Outing: Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin
So first I want to begin by apologizing for being so quiet lately. I wish I could say that I’ve been so busy with my housewifely duties that I simply haven’t had the time to sit and write. Unfortunately, my … Continued
Convivialities: The Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade
Happy 2018! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are either relaxing before returning to the daily grind tomorrow, or are doing something special. I am currently in my sweatpants, wrapped up in a blanket with my dog … Continued
An Outing: Jane Austen Night at The Woodlands
In the spirit of tricks and treats and costumes, I present you with a fun, quick blurb of a recent outing I had that involved costuming – and a few treats! I came across Jane Austen Night at The Woodlands … Continued
Stoking the Fire: Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits
Is there anything more southern than a good, homemade biscuit? Okay, there’s lots of things that are quintessentially “southern.” But it’s hard to think of traditional southern food without thinking of biscuits. Fried chicken and biscuits. Chicken on a biscuit. … Continued
An Outing: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Part 2)
The intended purpose of my trip to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) was to see their current exhibit, World War I and American Art. It is the first major exhibition “devoted to exploring the ways in which American … Continued
Stoking the Fire: Pepperpot Soup
I started this post back in December with the intention to post it on National Pepperpot Day, Dec. 29. I woke up today to a very gray day. As I sat down with my coffee, it started to pour. I … Continued
An Outing: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Part 1)
Sunday, Jan. 22nd was gray and foggy, as seems to be the trend here lately. I had plans to go to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) with a friend for the afternoon to see their current exhibit, World … Continued
Convivialities: Punxsutawney Phil from Gobbler’s Knob
Happy Groundhog Day! On this lighthearted day, I felt compelled to do a short post about Punxsutawney Phil since he lives here in Pennsylvania and is a bit of a legend. Punxsutawney is located 84 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, PA. … Continued