Charlie and I wondered what vehicle filled up before us

I was bringing my grandson Charlie back to Pittsburgh from Ohio for a visit. Charlie got out of the car as he said he likes the smell of gasoline which was a surprise. Me? not so much. I especially don’t like the smell on my hands after filling the tank.

The total on the pump seemed astronomical. we wondered who filled up before us!

Zanesville Ohio BP Station

Find a Subject You Know Nothing About

This container was in the Zanesville Convenient Store by the BP Station Exit 152 on Route 70. They had this cooler in the back by the rest rooms. Now I don’t fish but I have friends who do yet I know nothing about what bait they use.

Also what’s the difference between a premium night crawler and a Green One? This Columbus company (Columbus Wholesale Fishbait) states they are “convenient store specialists” and they even offer a vending machine for live bait, 24/7!

Columbus Wholessle Fishbait

Night crawler (earthworms) click to read about them

Silent Sunday

Photos by Mary and Prema on our drive out to Ohio Friday

Maura Found This Gem in Minnesota

from Minnesota granddaughter Maura (17) wrote

Gull Lake, Minnesota, right outside the town Nisswa. I was on a walk after dinner with Greta. Her family of 100+ people stay at a local resort and spend the week at the lake!

I love her photo so much. What a great writing prompt! And that she saw it and thought of me!

Look whom I met at #OpenStreetsPGH

My friend Jen suggested I take my family to #OpenStreetsPGH Sunday morning. So glad she clued us in on this event. Perfect summer weather. Thanks Jen.

412 Flowers

Juliarose Genuardi

“4th-generation florist & founder

Hi! I’m owner Juliarose Genuardi! I grew up making arrangements at my Dad’s shop, Genuardi’s Florist. My Dad grew up working in his Dad’s shop, “Genuardi Greenhouse & Garden”. My “Poppa Joe” grew up in the same shop in Norristown PA… I’m officially a 4th generation florist!!” From her website

Click here to listen to Beat Box Rap about 412 Flowers

And you could write a word on the white board and get a custom beatbox rap impromptu Kidmental did a great job with Grandma getting down with it and also 412 Flowers

From his website (Pic below not a live link).


TEST. Is it TAP water or bottled water ?
Butler Street in Lawrenceville

Prema and I stopped in at Geology Rocks Pittsburgh

I bought three colorful balloons for the 3 grandkids at the balloon store vonwalterandfunk . They made it home without mishap.

This one is resting on the ceiling tonight

Alexander Calder Mobile

Last night I was at the new airport and saw the Alexander Calder mobile. Sculpted in 1958- in the new airport terminal.

Here’s more information

Beach Toy Recycling Station

Laura texted me these pics today from Virginia Beach. First time I saw such a station.

Beat up holiday decorations. I see a witch

Where are the beach toys?

My SIL James Joins Couch Week

You’ve heard of Shark Week. Well it’s been Couch Week in Columbus and Pittsburgh.

Pool Couch

Love when the family thinks of me. You know all this abandoned furniture has stories we’ll never hear.

June 6, 2019

Schoenberg Neighborhood. Berlin Germany

A Rainbow Along Richmond Highway

Alexandria, Virginia. Last Tuesday night.

I even found the name of the church (Groveton Baptist) thanks to knowing I’d pulled into the Target parking lot just a few blocks from our Airbnb. Found it on Apple Maps.