I recently learned my triglycerides are great, but my total cholesterol is higher than I’d like. I don’t want to take medicines, so I dug into the research to understand why this happens and what I can do about it. I am going to try to lower it by making changes to my diet. This […]
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Book Review: Taken to the Hills: by S J Richards: My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 333 pages. Published 2023. Definitely worth reading! Keeps you guessing. All the characters are believable. I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series about Luke Sackville and his team. Luke’s wife is dead. He and his children are grieving.
Book Review: Secrets in the Cottage: by Nicole Gardner: My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 276 pages. Published 2022. After her father dies, Daphne decides to return to Rosemary Mountain where her mother and father lived. She now believes her mother was murdered there a long time ago. In this quaint little town, she makes friends fast, including
If you’ve been hearing about the New World screwworm showing up in Texas, you’re not alone. The name sounds alarming, but the story behind it is actually one of science, prevention, and quick action. In this post, we’ll look at what the screwworm really is, why it matters, and how the U.S. is using a
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A Simple, Flavorful Iced Tea Blend for Summer (and Beyond) by Wondering Pennsylvania If you’ve been around me long enough, you already know I’m a tea person. Hot tea in the winter, iced tea in the summer — it’s part comfort, part routine, and part little‑daily‑joy. But this year I started experimenting with a new
TOP: Bighead Carp .. MIDDLE: Silver Carp .. BOTTOM: Grass Carp .. Image from USFWS “Do You Ever Wonder About… Invasive Fish in Pennsylvania?” If you spend time around Pennsylvania’s lakes, rivers, or fishing spots, you might be surprised to learn that not every fish swimming in our waters actually belongs here. A handful of
A Simple Shower Hack That Actually Makes Life Easier: If you’ve ever tried wrangling those giant pump bottles in a stand‑alone shower, you know the struggle. Our shower has small shelves, and balancing big, slippery bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash feels like a circus act. I buy the big bottles because they’re more
Book Review: The Woodhaerst Triangle: by Patricia M Osborne: My Rating ⭐⭐⭐296 pages. Published 2024. 18-year-old Rachel is living the good life. Wonderful parents, awesome boyfriend, the best best-friend and a good job. Then she learns she’s adopted. When Rachel finds her birth mother, she finds out her mother never wanted to give her up for
Book Review: When the Deak Speak by Clay Wise My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐302 pages. Published 2025 Ally’s husband was murdered. But then Ally’s quite lifestyle becomes complicated when she encounters her dead husband’s ghost. Then another ghost appears and starts to hunt her from both sides of the grave. Ally, with a group of friends pursue the
What started as a simple $4.95 Sam’s Club roasted chicken, turned into the ultimate comfort‑food dinner. We shredded the leftover meat into soft, savory bites and nestled them beside a mountain of buttery homemade mashed potatoes and a hearty scoop of stuffing. Then we drenched the whole plate in warm, velvety gravy until everything melted
What Exactly Are Feral Hogs? Feral hogs aren’t your neighbor’s escaped pot‑bellied pig. They’re a mix of wild boar and domestic hogs that have gone completely wild. They can weigh 100+ pounds, run faster than you’d expect, and carry sharp tusks that can do serious damage. They’re also incredibly smart — and incredibly destructive. A single
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Quotes by Wondering Pennsylvania. A set of original truths we live by. I’ve always lived by this quote: “Don’t ever ask me a question you can’t handle the answer to!” Also, it’s amazing how true this one is “Everybody wants the truth but nobody can handle it!” But these quotes apply to!!! These are the
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We stopped at Denny’s in Greensburg PA. for breakfast, and everything came out hot, hearty, and exactly what you want from a classic diner-style meal. Two‑Meat Scrambler: Scrambled eggs mixed with Applewood-smoked bacon and pork sausage served alongside roasted red potatoes and toasted sourdough. The potatoes were nicely seasoned with a crisp edge — perfect
We stopped into Churchills Sports Lounge in Jeannette, PA, and tried a little bit of everything — and honestly, it all hit the spot. Pretzels & Beer Cheese: Three Bavarian soft pretzels (cut in half – total of 6 half pieces), served warm paired with a creamy beer cheese that was just right for dipping.
Book Review: Alibi Murder by Remington Kane My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐620 pages. Published 2024. This book is my favorite book to have read so far!! Amazing! It keeps you going, and going till you just got to know what happened. And after it ends, true friendship says it all. John Beckett is accused of killing his wife,
Pizza Marsala -Greensburg West 2480 Greengate Center Circle – Greensburg, PA 15601 ** 724-838-9464 ** Website: Pizza Marsala We celebrated Cinco De Mayo and Taco Tuesday with a taco pizza from Pizza Marsala, and wow—what a win. The four‑cut was just right for two people, no leftovers, no regrets. Soft crust, loaded toppings, and all
Kastners Cafe and Catering 221 S 4th St – Jeannette PA 15644 – 724-523-9338 Website: Kastners Cafe & Catering Small town breakfast and lunch cafe plus catering. We ordered the Farmers and cheese omelet with sourdough bread, pancakes (fluffy and thick), scrambled eggs with sausage links, and a side of potato pancakes — everything arrived
Persichett’s Restaurant and Bar – 101 S 3rd St – Jeannette PA 15644 ** 724-527-5553 Website: Persichettis.com Quant home town restaurant in a small town in western Pennsylvania. We have dined here many times before, and food is consistently good, and wait staff is always pleasant and attentive. And on this night Aaron was our
Perennials for Zone 6B If you garden in Zone 6B (like much of Western Pennsylvania), you know how valuable it is to have perennials that don’t quit blooming. While many plants give you a few weeks of color, a handful of reliable favorites will flower from early summer straight through fall with very little maintenance.
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Strawberries From Our Greenhouse: Our Early‑Season Secret: Growing strawberries is one of the highlights of our gardening year, but growing them inside the greenhouse takes things to a whole different level. These big, quirky, early berries are the result — and honestly, they’re some of the most fun to harvest. Why We Grow Strawberries
⚠️ Important Note for Electric Foot Soakers If you’re using an electric foot spa or heated foot bath, always check the manufacturer’s instructions before adding Epsom salts, baking soda, or essential oils. Some units can be damaged by salts or oils, and using them may void the warranty. Epsom Salt, Baking Soda & Essential Oils
Also included: A comparison of Manuka Honey, Acacia Honey and Raw Local Honey. The Powerful Benefits of Manuka Honey: Manuka honey has become one of the most talked‑about natural remedies thanks to its unusually high levels of MGO — the compound responsible for its strong antibacterial and healing properties. A spoonful a day can support
We grow these Mighty Mini Cherry Tomatoes in our Aerogarden (Harvest model). We use one pod in the Harvest model at a time, so the tomato plant has plenty of room to grow and produce more fruit. Once they start, they don’t stop — the plants keep flowering and producing tomatoes for months. A few
Book Review: Murder Creek by Jeff Kerr My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 321 Pages. Published 2024. This was my first book I read this year, actually in many many years. A murder mystery: who done it: crime: fiction: Summary: When County Deputy Adam Cash gets a call, there’s been a murder, he starts the investigation. He knows
“Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it most never use it.”— Unknown — So true — and it hits on so many levels… Just saying.
“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” — John Barrymore — This quote always makes me smile because it captures how unexpected moments can bring real happiness into our lives. I love this quote because it reminds me that good things often show up when I’m not expecting them.
A woman sends a text to her husband: Wife: “Honey, after seeing your girlfriend Valerie, don’t forget to buy BREAD on your way home from work.” Husband: “Who is Valerie?” Wife: “Nobody. I just wanted you to answer, to have confirmation you saw my text.” Husband: “But I’m with Valerie right now. I thought you
The daffodils in our front yard are finally blooming, and they’re always the first little burst of color that tells me spring is really on its way. They pop up so confidently, even when the weather can’t decide what it wants to do. The crocuses are just as eager. They’re brave enough to push right
Steak topped with fried mushrooms and served with a sweet potato. One of our favorites. Our opinion, Portobello mushrooms are the best to top steaks with, and sometimes we add sauteed or fried scallions or sweet onions. Sweet potatoes (or yams) are so good. We bake them or steam them. Either way, topped with butter and
Steak topped with fried mushrooms and served with a sweet potato. Read Post »
It’s a sad world we live in. (March 2026) A woman in Pittsburgh (Penn Hills) was arrested for killing her young son. Mental health issues are still a major factor, and it’s hard for some people to admit they need help. And some are afraid if they get help, family, friends and co-workers will think
