Ruth E. Hendricks

Chimney Repair

Ruth — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:31:19 +0000

You can see in the first photo the missing bricks. It’s not a chimney used for venting.

Photos by Nick Karam

Taken by Nick Karam

Looks great no more falling bricks

Karam Restoration pointed my house six years ago

Nick left me a souvenir brick to commemorate Chimney Gate 2026

Repurposed Church in Pittsburgh

Ruth — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:51:28 +0000

Now Union Project an Arts Organization

At the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues

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“In 1903, the Union Project building was constructed in the Gothic Revival style by the Second United Presbyterian Church. The building was purchased by the East End Baptist Church in 1933. The last congregation to own the building was the Union Baptist Church. By the late 1990s, that congregation had shrunk and was no longer able to maintain the building. They decided to sell it and most of the fixtures, including pews, pulpit, and pipe organ.”

Red Lights

Ruth — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:45:37 +0000

The magic of wet pavement on Forbes Avenue at the red light. On my way home from a Poetry reading at Carlow University

A Recurring Theme

Ruth — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:39:55 +0000

Popcorn. I like it. My sister does not.

My parents used to buy bags of Strawberry Popcorn Kernels and give them to us.

In Durand, Illinois. It was not strawberry flavored but red kernels like these pictured below.

I don’t care for microwave popcorn. I bought these two types at Soergel Orchards

Gourmet Red or Ladyfinger Petite

Popcorn, apples and a cup of milk used to be Sunday Night suppers after a large midday meal after church.

Throwback Thursday Family Photo 1974

Ruth — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:39:58 +0000

52 years ago My sister Mary on far left, my brother David on the right next to me. With our parents Roy and Marian. I sewed my sister’s and my halter dresses

Wordless Wednesday

Ruth — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:39:23 +0000

Steel Town Girl Mural in Braddock

Ruth — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:55:49 +0000

Artist Ashley Hodder painted this amazing mural. It’s on the building across the street from A.Boss Opticians. I was picking up my daughter-in law’s glasses Monday morning.

A Find on West Street

Ruth — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:50:22 +0000

Easter Sunday – chair on the sidewalk.

I had to go round the block to get both views

Hot Cross Bun Season

Ruth — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:36:24 +0000

Recipe here

https://youtube.com/shorts/um9YAMgJ2A8?si=A2C1u_lULigy2fOc Short video on YouTube

I did not split, toast and butter as recommended. Maybe tomorrow morning

It’s a short season. They remind me of childhood. These were purchased at FreshMarket this morning.

April 4 2023

Ruth — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:42:21 +0000