Fish, Fish, And More Fish

Since today is Friday and of course it's Lent I thought I would throw together a list of some Fish Fry's that have been recommended throughout the Westmoreland County area.  Here goes...

1. St Bruno Parish - South Greensburg
2. Our Lady of Grace Parish - Greensburg
3. Midway St. Clair VFD - Greensburg
4. Sacred Heart Church - Jeannette
5. Madison VFD - Westmoreland County
6. Mount Saint Peter Parish - New Kensington
7. Lloydsville VFD - Westmoreland County
8. High Park VFD - Jeannette
9. Crabtree VFD - Westmoreland County
10. New Kensington Fire Department #4 - New Kensington

... Or of course you could just visit Long John Silver's on Route 30!

At any rate, enjoy your Friday! And more importantly, enjoy that fish!

Let's Bowl!

Okay everyone you still have time to register for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region's Bowl For Kids' Sake! This Sunday at Hillview Lanes in Greensburg at 12pm and 3pm you can come out and bowl for a great cause.  Tons of prizes and raffles will take place and there will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to win!  However, the best part of all will be all of the children that will benefit from this wonderful event.

You can call Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region at 724-837-6198 for more information or visit their website to learn how you can get involved with not only Bowl For Kids' Sake, but their mentoring programs and other events as well.  We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!! :)

For A Great Cause

First and foremost if you have not already educated yourself about the crisis and recent news involving Joseph Kony and the Invisible Children, Inc please do so.  You can start by watching this YouTube video by Jason Russel.

Tomorrow March 29, 2012 at 8pm the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will be holding a "Pie A Teacher In The Face" fundraiser.  For only $1 you can pie a teacher in the face and all of the proceeds are going directly to the Invisible Children, Inc.  Everyone is welcome to attend the event.  Here is some more information.  It's for a great cause, and every pie or donation will make a difference.  Please help us out!!

Be the change you want to see in the World - Mahatma Gandhi

Better Late Than Never

I kept hearing talk about a beautiful memorial for a Quartermaster Detachment something or other.  Well, I finally got my hands on a newspaper from a few weeks ago and did a little research to learn more about what all the buzz was about.  Let me tell you, I'm so happy I did.  The 14th Quartermaster Detachment Memorial located right across from Greensburg Central Catholic High School is one of the most beautiful sights I have seen.

If you haven't read up on the water purification unit that is from Greensburg that lost its members in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia over 21 years ago, please do.  Visit here to learn more!

Hurrayy For Monday!!

Today is such a great day for two reasons.... Number 1, today is my birthday!!  I'm very excited, but even more excited for reason number 2...

Douglas has been found and rescued!  He is now back at the shelter, all cleaned up, and happy as happy can be!  The Animal Friends of Westmoreland is thankful for everyone's help and even more thankful that this little pup is safe and sound!  I just had to keep all of you updated!  Now we just have to find this little guy a permanent home :)

Attention: Your Help Is Needed!

A Pleasant Surprise

One thing I love about Greensburg is that you can find the most unexpected things in the most unexpected places.  Today I was driving down Brinkerton Road and came across this amazing landscape.  I've never noticed it before, maybe it was just the skies tonight.  Where are some places where you've found the best views or have gotten the most surprising photographs??  Please share :)

Timmmmmber!

Driving down East Pittsburgh Street I came across this demolition derby! I was curious to find out what was going on so I thought I would turn to you guys... Any clue??

The Day Has Finally Come...

... for FREE RITA'S! Yes, Happy Spring everyone!! Not only is the sun shining and your skin feels like it could melt off, but you still have time to make it down to Rita's Italian Ice to get your free cup of whatever your little heart desires.  I chose the cherry ice, and let me tell you it tasted heavenly... I'm not sure if that's because it was free, really hot out or simply because it's Rita's.

At any rate, hurry down before the line gets to long!!

Confession Part 2?

First and foremost I hope all of you out there had a great St. Patty's Day!  How ironic that you could celebrate a holiday all about green in a city named GREENsburg :)

Anyways, last week I did a writing exercise in class about different obsessions I have had over the years.  I know, I know... this has absolutely nothing to do with Greensburg, but it's fun!  The first part of the exercise was to note five obsessions from before the age of ten, then add five obsessions within the past few years.  The final step was to pick one of each and write a few sentences about how each went together.

Well, the two obsessions that came out of my stack of notecards were Mexican food and bad breath… yes bad breath.  It would seem weird that these two would be paired together, maybe more so ironic.  Anyways, when I was little I would not speak nor look at you if you had bad breath.  I’d simply tell you and then walk away.  Welp, now every time I eat Mexican food I’m the one who has bad breath.  Over the years I’ve convinced myself that it’s okay for me, and only me to have bad breath when I feel like it.  Especially after I eat my new found love: burritos, chips and salsa, and taco salads.  I win, so go eat a piece of gum.

If you're in the area stop past Cozumel's on East Pittsburgh Street!  Check out their website to view their menu, locations, and much more.  Yum, yum, yum!!  And don't forget that gum :)

Poor Little Kids

I was shopping today at Westmoreland Mall.  It's a really nice mall, but I only have one complaint.  There is a projector screen placed on the floor near the center of the mall that has moving images.  The images move when they are touched, for example balls will bounce when walked on or bubbles will pop when stepped on.  Well today there was a Nemo fish...

When you touch the fish, which isn't Nemo but will do, it would stir up currents in the water.  This isn't my complaint.  My complaint starts with that little girl you can see in the top of the picture.  I made sure her face was cut off because this isn't her fault.  See that leg on the right, yeah that's her dad and it's all his fault.  I didn't show his face for ethical reasons.

I cannot seem to figure out why parents think it's cute when their kids jump onto this screen and touch their nose to it, put there hands on it and then lick them, or spin in circles either on their butt or stomach.  It gives me the chills because it's still a FLOOR.  People walk on it, and God only knows what's on the bottom of their shoes... Gross.

Anyways, parents don't normally let there kids play on the floor of public places so this screen, although very cool, shouldn't be any different.  Parents, please tell your kids it's for feet only.  Thank you.

And thanks to all of you for reading this rant :)

Who Rescued Who?

I was driving around today and got stuck at a red light... how inconvenient.  The SUV in front of me had a bumper sticker that is the inspiration for this post... which is very convenient.  A small magnetic paw print with the phrase "Who rescued who?" centered perfectly was stuck to the left of their license plate.  I couldn't get my phone camera to load quick enough to take a picture, but it immediately made me think of a place that holds a special place in my heart.

The Animal Friends of Westmoreland is a no kill animal shelter that takes in as many dogs and cats as they can.  When they have no more room left, they make room so that animals won't be put down.

This shelter resides in Youngwood (gasssssp, I broke my rule about Greensburg but this place is worth it!!)  I started volunteering at the shelter this past fall and can truly say is has changed my life.  I guess this is where that bumper sticker struck home for me.  I've worked with multiple animals and all have impacted me differently.  How can you deny these faces...

Ray Ray

Casey

Phoebe (ironic, right?)

I referred to this little guy as Nugget 

Shane

Bubba

Each of these pups has a story and being able to learn about them and with them has changed me for the better.  I guess you can say they have all rescued me.  I encourage all of you to stop down some day, I ensure you you will be wearing a smile the whole time.  I know I do :)

 Be a voice for those that cannot speak.

Hmm, Here's Some Personal Advice

I had an epiphany today. It's really common sense to me and I don't know why it took so long to hit me.  Anyways, I guess I just thought it could serve as some advice to you guys... Okay, it's time to get serious...

If there is anything in life that you want to learn about, whether it be something big or small, DO IT!  Who cares if people watch, stare, creep, criticize, or make fun.  At the end of the day you're only bettering yourself by making yourself happy... And that's all that matters!

Catch That Sunlight!

I don't know about you, but this Greensburg weather is keeping an extra large smile on my face!  My car thermometer said it was about 75 degrees today and all sunshine.  Downtown Greensburg, as well as the Pitt-Greensburg campus was buzzing with all kinds of people outside having lunch, chatting with friends, throwing frisbee, and most of all just soaking up the sun.  Speaking of which, these little guys in my front yard were not about to get gypped on their fair share...

Anyways, hurry outside!!  You don't want to miss out :)

Let's Go Greenies!

Who the heck are the Greenies?  Well for all of you sports gooroos out there, the Greenies were Greensburg's own football team in the 1890's.  Who would have thought the City of Greensburg would have had their own football team.  It all started when the Greensburg Athletic Association formed a team in 1890.  They played other teams like the Latrobe Athletic Association.  Fun Fact: Latrobe was their biggest rival.  Anyway, the team fell apart in 1900 but left some pretty cool pieces of history to remain.  George Barclay played for the team and invented the first football helmet which looked something like this...

Not very supportive, huh?  There was also Charlie Atherton who invented the place kick, used for field goals and kick off.  Check out the Greensburg's Greenies!

The Munchkins Are Here!

Well everyone, I'm going on vacation for a few days but don't you worry I'll be back soon!  I wanted to leave you with some very exciting news though... The Dunkin' Donuts on Route 119 is now open for business!

So while I'm gone, eat all of the donuts, Munchkins, and muffins you can for me.  And don't forget to chug a handful of iced lattes and Coolattas, too.  ENJOY!

Greensburg Made It To YouTube!

A Little Side Conversation

I was walking downtown and overheard a group of friends talking about what a great lunch and coffee date they had.  I'm not going to lie, I was getting a little jealous so I asked what restaurant they were talking about.  It turns out this group was just leaving Caffe Barista on West Otterman Street.

Besides their compliments on the great mocha coffees and lunch specials, they filled me in on a second part of the cafe called The Side Bar.  A two-part cafe, pretty cool huh?  You can still eat there and get drink specials, but it's just a little something extra.  Kind of like a two-for-one!

Who knew eavesdropping could be such a good thing?? 

Sunset Fever?

I'm a big fan of outside artwork like murals or unique paintings.  I was driving home two days ago and decided to take a short cut that I normally never do, and look what I ran into...

I thought it was fun, festive, and of course very Italian-like.  It belongs to the Sunset Cafe on South Urania Avenue.  Have any of you tried out their food before?  I've heard good reviews, so I'll have to check it out and get back to you guys!

In the meantime, everybody say Happy Birthday to Justin Bieber and go crazy with your Bieber Fever!