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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.