Category Archives: photography

Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park

Posted on April 19, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park is located in Osborne, PA at the corner of Beaver Road and Glen Mitchel Road next to Osborne Elementary School. A wide gravel path leads into the park. At the bottom of the gravel path, … Continue reading →

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A Day in Pittsburgh – Heinz Hall

Posted on December 27, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Leaving PPG Wintergarden, I made my way over to Heinz Hall. The garden adjacent to the building still had roses blooming. In December, it is very unusual to see such a flash of color. This is the sixth street entrance to … Continue reading →

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PPG Gingerbread

Posted on December 24, 2012 by miriamtroxler

This gallery contains 42 photos.

A very small sampling of the creativity in the Gingerbread Village.

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PPG Santas

Posted on December 23, 2012 by miriamtroxler

This gallery contains 17 photos.

The PPG Wintergarden has a display of Santas from around the world. Each has a life-sized figure, a painting, and a book describing the tradition.

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PPG Wintergarden

Posted on December 22, 2012 by miriamtroxler

PPG Wintergarden was all decked out for the holidays. A giant Christmas tree dominates the middle of the space. The tree is surrounded by trains and a gingerbread village. The perimeter of the room had life-sized Santas and more gingerbread villages on display. … Continue reading →

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A Day in Pittsburgh – Part 2

Posted on December 21, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Leaving Point State Park, I saw the Post-Gazette building and the United Steelworkers building. I passed the Highmark building. And I saw the giant Christmas tree on the Hornes Building. I remember seeing it as a young child and wondering … Continue reading →

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A Day in Pittsburgh – Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Sunday, December 9th, I spent the day in Pittsburgh. I hitched a ride with my brother-in-law and family who were going to the Steelers’ Game. We got up very early and parked at Rivers Casino. After a very filling brunch … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on December 5, 2012 by miriamtroxler

This gallery contains 12 photos.

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I S and Gertrude Sahli Nature Park, Chippewa, PA

Posted on December 2, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Yesterday we took at trip to the Sahli Nature Park in Chippewa, PA. This park was recently donated and opened in June. Take Route 51, turn on McKinley and look for the sign. Parking is just beyond the building. Trails … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 28, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Originally posted on Pumpkinwalk:
During my walks I have seen a number of Steelers Pumpkins. A Steelers pumpkin flag waves proudly from a porch. Perhaps you like the Steelers vignette better. Or are interested in painted pumpkins with individual players numbers.…

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