http://www.heatherbeschizza.com Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:00:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We seem to have slug issues in our garden. I am not used to this because the slugs we had in New Mexico were specks compared to the leviathans I have found among my begonias.  I learned that there is no myth to the application of salt to a slug ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/09/02/salt-and-slug/ Pittsburgh boasts the fact that it has 446 bridges. This has even earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". I personally think this should be changed because while it has 446 bridges Pittsburgh has 2.4 million people, every single one of them rubberneckers. Never in my life have ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/24/city-of-rubberneckers/ In my quest to make serious lifestyle changes to better myself and my family I have decided that we will be eating a lot more fresh fruit and veg. Not only is it better for your overall digestive system but it is good for weight control (I still want to ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/23/going-vegetarian-well-not-totally-more-like-bi-vegiual/ Skyblast has started. For those of you who don't know what Skyblast is, it's pretty simple; towards the end of the Pittsburgh Pirates season you can purchase tickets to watch an awesome fireworks display called 'Skyblast' at PNC Park. It's impressive and gives me the sense of ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/17/unexpected-visitor/ My mom gave me the great gift of going to the Police concert with totally bitching seats (have to say it the 80s way) and today I got another early birthday gift from the husband unit. A lovely, new, D-SLR, Nikon camera. The battery is charging and my "trigger" ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/11/another-early-birthday-present/ A year ago today we packed up our cars, loaded with personal items and the pups and headed east towards our new home. It doesn't seem like it's been a year since that long trip started but it has been.  Where does the time go? http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/07/time-flies/ Today would have been my father's 69th birthday.  Sadly, he is not here to celebrate it. He died far to early from colon cancer. That is why on this day I want to remind all of you that regular screenings for colon cancer is something you want to be sure to ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/08/01/august-1/ Today is the anniversary of my second wedding to the same man.  The husband unit and I were married today, in the United States, eight years ago. In October we will celebrate our 9 years anniversary of our first wedding in the UK. So to my brilliant husband unit, here's ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/07/29/heres-to-8-years-and-almost-9/ Last night my mom and I went to see "The Police" in concert. We had fab seats where I could feel Stings breath on my face.  It was a completely stupendous evening.  I will post some of the pictures later and will be uploading video to you tube as well.  ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/07/29/rocking-in-pittsburgh/ I collect the State quarters. I have done very well. However, I am missing one for 2007. For some reason I don't have Wyoming. I could have sworn I had that buckaroo, but alas, I do not. If anyone happens to have an extra laying around could you send it ... http://www.heatherbeschizza.com/2008/07/23/request/