Ice on the Ohio River

We got the 14” of snow predicted and it’s severe cold!

Schools closed again tomorrow. The mayor has declared a State of Emergency for Pittsburgh. Many plows are broken and streets aren’t able to be cleared.

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-state-of-emergency-snowstorm/70140587

Our neighborhood has not lost power.

Debbie sent a follow up photo to yesterday’s Tug boat photo she sent and I posted (one view below)

Ohio River Ice
Yesterday

Tug Boat on the Ohio River

This is a guest blog, photographed by my friend Debbie who lives on Neville Island, along the Ohio River. She texted me these pics. She and her husband Sy were enjoying their hot tub when this tug, breaking up ice, came by. So happy you shared these pics.

The images look black and white except for the flag’s pop of color.

This just in from the GBR

A guest blog

Friend and blog follower Kristin and her husband Rick are visiting Australia. While snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef they saw this wine bottle covered with barnacles. And guess what! They thought of me.

Yes it’s a great find for a post. Thank you

From the Archives

Photo by granddaughter Anna.

Athens, Ohio January 6, 2025

A Spoonful for Luck in the New Year

These already prepared Black Eyed Peas (no soaking) were an impulse buy. I didn’t want to do major cooking. When I lived in Georgia decades ago I remember going to the General’s Quarters on New Year’s Day and that’s where I learned about the traditional dish. They weren’t a part of my growing up. Eating a spoonful insures good luck for the new year.

Click the link for a vegan recipe.

There are tons of recipes with ham hocks, sausage or bacon too.

I’m ready for January first

Wordless Wednesday

Photographed in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania by Sarah K.

“Down the Drain” Guest Blog

Received this great photo from friend and fellow photographer Andrew Wagner. You’ve seen his work here before.

Notified today that my entry “Down the Drain” won third prize in Pennsylvania Resource Council Eye on Litter photo contest in the adult division.” AW

Photo by Andrew Wagner

Congratulations to you, Andrew ❤️

Christmas Tree at the Met

My sister sent me this photo of the Christmas tree at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Click Christmas Tree link forhttps://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/christmas-tree-and-neapolitan-baroque-creche details

Coraopolis PA – a Guest Blog

Photographed by Andrew Wagner

Thanks Andy. Love that I came to mind! You got a great one❤️

Silent Sunday A Guest Blog

Photographed in Florida by dc
“out for a walk, between showers.”