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4.28.2024

I haven’t been to active on here because of the whole “life gets in the way”, but I do need to start posting here more often. New adventures, same old … Continue reading

April 28, 2024 · Leave a comment

Starting with a new mental health Provider.

After many conversations with my W.C.S.I. case manger I am, on November 19th 20202, leaving Chestnut ridge Counseling and transferring my mental health needs to SPHS Behavioral Health in Latrobe. … Continue reading

November 10, 2020 · Leave a comment

These “toys” are a scam!!!!!

After seeing an ad of Facebook I ordered the “The most Popular Remote Control Engineering Car – XCAVATOR+BULLDOZER+DUMP TRUCK (FREE SHIPPING)” off of Meltoncream.com (now seeing other “shops” selling the … Continue reading

August 5, 2020 · Leave a comment

Panda’s New Toys

I bought panda two new toys the first being that Petstages Cat Tracks Cat Toy. And she loves it. It is made of thin plastic so I don’t know how … Continue reading

June 7, 2020 · Leave a comment

A love you card to lilly.

I bought this card from wal-mart. I think she will like it but IDK. It feels like forever since I seen my daughter Lilly Makar. But as long as she … Continue reading

May 21, 2018 · Leave a comment

Miss you, love you card to my daughter lilly

My mom bought this card from Christian Layman store in Greensburg for me to send to my daughter Lilly Makar one month and this was that month. To see more … Continue reading

April 28, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bought Panda & Blaze a new litter box 4/2018

So blaze has been throwing cat litter everywhere and they both are jumpy now with where the cat box sits. Small apartment problems lol. So I decided to buy them … Continue reading

April 23, 2018 · 1 Comment

Easter – I Miss and Love you card to Lilly 3.25.18

I sent to my daughter Lilly Makar a Easter miss you card Another holiday, another memory, more seconds of my life spent without Lilly. All stolen by Amanda Makar. For … Continue reading

March 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bought lilly a St Paddy’s Day card.

I never knew how many holidays have cards lol. So I was looking for a Easter card for Lily Makar my daughter. I found one but I aslo found a … Continue reading

March 17, 2018 · 1 Comment

My new car!!!!!

Thank you Cera for making this possible for me. My sister helped me get a new car for work and your trips out. Also want to thank my Mom and … Continue reading

March 10, 2018 · Leave a comment

My Mom bought me a Puppy

I named her Ralph . It is the best kind of gift . But mine don’t poop . Because she is oh so cute!!! . \/ My new puppy in … Continue reading

March 9, 2018 · Leave a comment

“Always be kind, but if you can’t be kind at least be nice”

These are words I heard once, that I’ve taken to Heart. But holy poop batman! Some of these people, they just bring the hate out of you don’t they. They … Continue reading

March 7, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I see March 5th 2018

Sharon pa 3/5/18 \/ Outside Sharon off of I376. Mile 5.5 \/     If you liked this post, please hit that like button. Posted By: Michael J Granata Contact: … Continue reading

March 6, 2018 · Leave a comment

Miss you card to Lilly Makar 3/5/18

I am sending Lilly Makar a card I had, in till I get paid and can buy a 2nd one. If you liked this post, please hit that like button. … Continue reading

March 5, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I see 3/1 & 3/2 of 2018

Seen in Pa, W.V., Ohio Taken with Samsung s8+ By: Michael J Granata         3/2/2018 If you liked this post, please hit that like button. Posted By: … Continue reading

March 3, 2018 · Leave a comment

Panda’s new 79″ Hiding Cat Tree™

I bought Panda & Blaze a 79 inch Hiding Cat Tree™ for in their room. The eBay listing title was ” HIDING Cat Tree™ 79″ Play House Condo Furniture Bed … Continue reading

February 21, 2018 · 1 Comment

Panda got a Petsafe pounce today 2/16/18 w/video.

So one of the two things I bought for my furbabies was the PetSafe Pounce cat toy. I paid $27.95 (2/18) and got it from PetSafe’s eBay store. Visit their … Continue reading

February 16, 2018 · 1 Comment

I bought a Petsafe Slimcat Feeder Ball w/video

So the back story: I buy Greenies feline treats for panda because they help with hair balls, skin and Fur, and dental. [Click Here 4 Greenies Site]. But panda likes … Continue reading

February 15, 2018 · 2 Comments

I bought Lilly a subscription to national geographic magazine.

Love you Lilly Miss you Lilly Always thinking of you Lilly. So I bought you a subscription to national geographic magazine. I hope it helps and inspires you. Because I … Continue reading

February 13, 2018 · 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day card, to Lilly. 2018

I bought my daughter a Valentine’s card today

February 12, 2018 · Leave a comment

All Things Panda & Other cats

Panda 2024 BooBoo (2024) BooBoo (Left) Panther kittie (Right) I made this page for everyone that wants to follow what Panda & Blaze are up to. And my battle with … Continue reading

February 11, 2018 · Leave a comment

Important according to our magic sauce.

I maybe late to the party on this one but I laughed my ass off at it. Expiation: When you mark an email in Gmail it says “Important according to … Continue reading

February 9, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I See 2.8.2018

So today was a slow day for me. I didn’t get my first Brian until about like 1 ish in the afternoon and it was only a local one, to … Continue reading

February 9, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I see 2.7.2018

2.7.2p18.12:41 I went to Washington and Jefferson Hills Pennsylvania today.   I want to buy a better camera and take better shots of things but I am unsure if it … Continue reading

February 7, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I See

Today 2.6.2018 I went Warren, Cranberry and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania today. The roads where not so good so I didn’t get to take many pics. Click here for more ‘things I … Continue reading

February 6, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I See 2.5.2018

10 miles over the speed limit will not save you much time. But it will cost you money in gas. Or even get yourself a ticket. Do you want to speed to your own ticket?

February 5, 2018 · Leave a comment

Things I see 2.3.2018v1

This is my first post like this. So it may contain more pictures then future post because I’ve always looked at some things and said I should take a picture … Continue reading

February 3, 2018 · Leave a comment

Bought Panda another toy.

Panda, the cat I reluctantly took in, and I now Love has a new toy. I bought her a PetSafe brand bolt automatic laser light. Because she love chasing the … Continue reading

January 26, 2018 · 2 Comments

January 26st of 2018

Today I woke up at 10 till 5 in the morning. I woke up to the feeling of someone stabbing me in the back of my head, or at least … Continue reading

January 26, 2018 · Leave a comment

Mailed out January’s Miss You & Love you card to Lilly

On January 19th 2018 I mailed Lilly Makar, to her Latrobe Pa home, out a nice card I bought from Wal-Mart. And some stamps. Lilly told me the last time … Continue reading

January 23, 2018 · 2 Comments

The frustrating thing about Identity theft

So on Saturday 1/20/18 I revived my first call from Arizona Central Credit Union a bank in which I never had an account and a state which I believe I … Continue reading

January 22, 2018 · Leave a comment

My attempt to make a DIY cat garden

Well I seen these do it yourself cat gardens on line, and I have decided to try to do this myself. Because I wanted to help the health of my … Continue reading

January 9, 2018 · 1 Comment

Happy New Years Card to my Daughter Lilly (2017)

Nothing really to say here. I just really miss Lilly and wish I could see her. The holidays are the hardest. But I found this Happy New Year card and … Continue reading

December 30, 2017 · 2 Comments

Two Christmas cards to my daughter Lilly (2017)

Well it is that time a year again where people are busy getting read for the holiday. I did my Christmas cards this year on the 9th of December and … Continue reading

December 21, 2017 · 2 Comments

Nov Love you Miss you card to Lilly (2017)

Well it’s not been over a month since I was able to see my daughter Lilly Makar them two times. I am grateful for being able to see her but … Continue reading

December 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

Halloween Card to Lilly 2017

I mailed out, late, my Halloween Card / miss you card to my daughter Lilly Makar. I hope she likes it. I wanted to buy some candy and put the … Continue reading

November 7, 2017 · 2 Comments

THIS is the Real Reason a Global Systemic Failure is Imminent and Will Never Be Fixed!

This is a must watch video!!! &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted By: Michael J Granata Contact: 724-383-6008 (Google Voice) MichaelJGranata@gmail.com Express written permission is need to use, read, or … Continue reading

October 20, 2017 · Leave a comment

More work on the trailer Oct 18th

Well found our that the elbow on the out side of my hot water tank, picture below was spraying water everywhere. Picture was taken after I shut off the water … Continue reading

October 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

305 hearing today

Today, September 19th 2017 I had my 305 review hearing. The judge reissued it for another 6 months. I am depressed about this.   &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted … Continue reading

September 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

How much is that restaurant stealing from you?

I originally wrote this in July 30th of 2011. On a blog site I had before this one, I had totally forget where I wrote this in till it popped … Continue reading

August 21, 2017 · Leave a comment

Glow stick

I found four lonely glow sticks that I bought maybe a year or so ago. I am sure I had a reason. I am sure that reason had to do … Continue reading

July 14, 2017 · 2 Comments

A Birthday card to my Daughter Lilly Makar. 

Today, June 22nd, is my daughter Lilly Makar ‘s birthday. I’m Monday I sent a card to her. I did not send a gift because 1 I am not sure … Continue reading

June 22, 2017 · 2 Comments

Card to Lilly June 2nd

A card I mailed out to Lilly Makar, my daughter, at the beginning of June 2017. &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted By: Michael J Granata Contact: 724-383-6008 (Google Voice) … Continue reading

June 16, 2017 · 2 Comments

5/3/17 – I love you card send out.

I sent out a new I love you / i miss you card today to my daughter, Lilly Makar, in Latrobe, Pa. I do not have enough cash to send … Continue reading

May 3, 2017 · 2 Comments

Serving The Higher Self

The ego is simply a way for us to understand and attend to ourselves at the same time as we understand and attend to the world around us. In most … Continue reading

April 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

My experience with Freedom Pop Cell Service

Update: 5/9/17 I got billed 15.00 dollars for some reason then my phone stopped working again. Called them up at 1 (888) 743-8107 and after 30 minutes I got to … Continue reading

April 8, 2017 · Leave a comment

Congratulations on a good report card card 4/7/17

I got my daughter, Lilly Makar’s report card the other day and I did text my ex, Amanda Makar several times to see lilly so i could take her out … Continue reading

April 7, 2017 · 2 Comments

Miss you card to my daughter, Lilly Makar (4/1/17)

I sent out today a new Hello Kitty miss you card to my daughter Lilly Makar. I included two Loomis Bros Circus tickets that gets two kids in for free. … Continue reading

April 6, 2017 · 2 Comments

2/27/17 Card n gift to Lilly

I mailed another miss you / love you card and gift today to my daughter Lilly Makar. The heart balloon hat chocolate at the bottom. It was a leftover half … Continue reading

February 28, 2017 · Leave a comment

This is awesome – AirMule

Behold The Future. The AirMule Drone Hauls 1,000 Pounds and Looks Like a Bug. youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Mr9sET-Xc?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0&w=560&h=315 After 15 of development, Rafi Yoeli, founder and CEO of Urban Aeronautics says he … Continue reading

February 25, 2017 · Leave a comment

Bought Lilly Makar a Valentine’s day card with candy

I went food shopping today at Walmart and got my daughter, Lilly Makar , of Latrobe Pa, a Hello Kitty Valentine’s day card. shown below, and some Chocolates. and the … Continue reading

February 14, 2017 · 2 Comments

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Closing in July 2017

Update 2/13/17 i am at chestnut ridge and the lady at the front desk said that they are leaving but the county is phasing in someone else. And that company … Continue reading

February 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

Thousands of Dead Bees Wash Ashore

I wish I was a bee looking up at the sky taking my last breath. ———————- Thousands of dead and dying bees are washing up on a popular beach in … Continue reading

February 9, 2017 · Leave a comment

1/25/17 I love you & miss you card for Lilly

I bought and shipping out a new card for my daughter Lilly Makar today. I sent it Certified Mail so that I can prove that it arrived and who signed … Continue reading

January 25, 2017 · 2 Comments

Mailed out Lilly’s Christmas Gifts

I mailed out my daughters Lilly Makar Christmas gifts. I left bad bacuse it took me to the 11th of Janauray 2017 to mail them out because I could not … Continue reading

January 17, 2017 · 2 Comments

My Whovian Christmas (2016)

My Christmas was not bad despite that it was over showed with depression from not being able to see my daughter Lilly Makar. Most of my gifts where Doctor Who … Continue reading

December 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Doctor Who Holidays ( Wholidays ) & link for google calendar

Hello fellow Whovians If you are like me you like all thing The Doctor and celebration of certain events with fellow Whovians is a fun part of our fandom. And … Continue reading

December 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

Two Christmas, Love You, Miss You Cards for Lilly (2016)

On Monday I mailed out Two Christmas cards to my daughter Lilly Makar, alone with my other Christmas cards. The reason I mailed out two of the same card is … Continue reading

December 14, 2016 · 2 Comments

New Love / Miss you Card for Lilly

I sent my daughter Lilly Makar a new I love you and miss you card. It was mailed on December 8th 2016. I do not know if Lilly is getting … Continue reading

December 8, 2016 · 3 Comments

A Thanksgiving card for Lilly (2016)

Another holiday will pass without being able to talk to or see my daughter Lilly Makar . And I miss her so much! I never really did not do anything … Continue reading

November 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

I got me a TARDIS :)

Okay so it is not a real time machine, lol. So I was out shopping with family that just moved back to Pennsylvania from the west coast and I wanted … Continue reading

November 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Halloween card for Lilly (2016)

I seen that Walmart had Halloween cards. I never even known that card companies even made cards for Halloween. So I bought one for my daughter Lilly Makar. God do … Continue reading

November 1, 2016 · 2 Comments

A new video to my daughter Lilly Makar 9/10/16

I make these videos so my daughter Lilly MaKar can hear my voice one day and know not just by text but by voice how much I miss her. &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& … Continue reading

October 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

10/9/2016 A new I miss you Lilly Card

I bought a new miss you card, wrote in it and decorated it in minions for Lilly Makar. I keep fooling myself that she gets them Will be mailed out … Continue reading

October 9, 2016 · 2 Comments

9/21/16 A new I miss you card

I have all but ran out of hope that these cards are reaching Lilly.  That her Mother Amanda Makar and her Grandmother Lori Bauer are throwing them away before Lilly … Continue reading

September 21, 2016 · 2 Comments

Why do Dad’s have to try so hard to get what mom’s get automatically?

I had to have my attorney write and letter to my daughter’s, Lilly Makar, school so I can get information, because her mother Amanda Makar not willing to talk to … Continue reading

September 19, 2016 · 2 Comments

5 Years Ago Today

I have had this site in all it’s versions for as of today (9/9/2016) it has been 5 years. Wow that is a long time. And in that time there … Continue reading

September 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Mental heath Quote 

Treat everyone you talk to nicely and with respect because you don’t know which ones are not hallucinations. – Me &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted By: Michael J Granata … Continue reading

September 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

My solar /12v project (new)

I am finely getting around to sharing my off grid 12 volt/ solar / wind project on here. You can see some of my old projects from my past places … Continue reading

September 6, 2016 · Leave a comment

Happy Labor day lilly – video

I haven’t seen my daughter since June 2016 because my ex Amanda Makar will not let me come and see her at her house in Latrobe, let me have Lilly … Continue reading

September 5, 2016 · 2 Comments

The System is letting Lilly Makar Down

How do the lies of bad parents like Amanda Makar get believed by Child Protection Agencies? My daughter Lilly Makar tells her teachers at Greater Latrobe School District, she tells … Continue reading

September 5, 2016 · 2 Comments

I bought a new Light House yesterday – video 

I was at Rite Aid in Squirrel Hill, which is the best Rite Aid I think, and seen out of the corner of my eye a medium sized (11 Inches … Continue reading

September 3, 2016 · Leave a comment

The letter to my Doctor from my Therapist. Sept 1 2016

I seen my Therapist Sarah Benson today at her office in North Versailles. Despite our difference in opinion I still think she is the best in the greater area and … Continue reading

September 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

The date was January 19th

The date was January 19th 2013, 4 days after my birthday,  and that was the first day I meet my daughter Lilly Makar. But back to that later. Amanda Makar … Continue reading

August 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Other Cards I have mailed to Lilly

I miss Lilly and try to show it by sending card to say hey baby girl I miss you more then anything in the worl. But I don’t know if … Continue reading

August 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

8/23/16 A new I miss you card

I bought some new cards to mail to Lilly Makar today while i was shopping. I will mail this one out tomorrow for her. I hope she is getting these … Continue reading

August 23, 2016 · Leave a comment

Lilly’s 10th Birthday

I was able after not seeing my daughter, Lilly Makar , to get her so that I could throw her a birthday party. I worked my ass off so that … Continue reading

June 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

PyroFest 2016

Pyrofest 2016 was a blast!!!!!! PyroFest is an affordable community event to promote & celebrate the international art of Pyrotechnics through innovative & unique presentations. This year, PyroFest is sure … Continue reading

May 30, 2016 · Leave a comment

Shrine Circus @ Console Energy Center Weekend

I took Lilly Makar, Clyde & Shelly to the shrine circus @ console energy center on the 10th. We all had a blast and I spend tons of cash on … Continue reading

April 12, 2016 · Leave a comment

Christmas at dad’s house (2015)

Videos of my daughter, Lilly Makar, opening her Christmas Gifts.  We celebrated Christmas at my house on the 19th because I will not be able to see her again till … Continue reading

December 21, 2015 · Leave a comment

Christmas Light up Celebration

Clinton’s Christmas Light up Celebration in Clinton, Pa Cost: $10.00 per car Open: 5p to 10p Nightly A one mile drive through light display that was well worth the cost of 10 … Continue reading

December 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

My trip to Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland

Coast 25.oo per car. Me and my daughter, Lilly,  wanted to go see Christmas lights. I google the subject and found a new one opening up in my area just … Continue reading

December 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

My Daughters 9th Birthday trip to Ohio

For Lilly’s 9th birthday we decided to take a trip instead of a birthday party.  We stayed at Maui Sands Resort & indoor waterpark in Ohio for the only reason as … Continue reading

June 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Johnstown Incline Trip

Address: 711 Edgehill Dr, Johnstown, PA 15905 Lilly Makar, Emma, Bonnie and Myself (Michael Granata ) started out going to a park that the name escapes me, but the park … Continue reading

March 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Lilly Makar saying I love you

&..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted By: Michael J Granata Contact: 724-383-6008 (Google Voice) MichaelJGranata@gmail.com Express written permission is need to use, read, or quote any part of this site … Continue reading

March 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lilly Makar Recording a Message for me (2)

This was a recording my daughter Lilly made for me on the tablet I bought her. She did this on 01 26 2014. Posted By: Michael Granata

January 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lilly Recording a Message for me(1)

Lilly Makar, my daughter Recording a Message for me her dad Micahel Granata.

January 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Don’t Let Anxiety Interrupt Your Progress

Procrastination and Panic Disorder Procrastination can be a common problem for many people with anxiety-related conditions, including panic disorder. There are numerous symptoms of panic disorder and common anxious personality … Continue reading

January 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Making cookies with my daughter. (12/22/13)

She had fun sprinkling them, they where from a bag. I can’t see messi g up by trying to do them from scratch when a bag is like 1.88 each … Continue reading

December 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

My meatless beef stroganoff, Hambuger helper stlye.

I made some really good beef stroganoff for dinner. I used Yves meatless, vegan it says on the  label,  beef crumble. What the Yves looks like in the pan. I … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

I put on a screen door lol

Not much to say but it was cheap amd easy. Costing about 35 bucks at Lowes for the door and hardware kit. I put on some blue tarp and will … Continue reading

December 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

My Solar and 12v Project From my (old place) (up to 7/13)

I am moving this from a page to a post.  Updated with just this text 11/30/2-13 I am trying to convert my office and CCTV to run off of 12v … Continue reading

November 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

My trip to Carnegie Museum Art and Natural History

Saturday 11/23/13 &..@.-#–@.-#…@.–**|\/|1|<3**—@–#.@….-#..—-@& For Viewing my blog! Posted By: Michael J Granata Contact: 724-383-6008 (Google Voice) MichaelJGranata@gmail.com Express written permission is need to use, read, or quote any part of … Continue reading

November 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

11/22/13 (house stuff)

What is did at home I built the walls that superate the bathroom and my daughters room. I hope my idea works as well in real life as in my … Continue reading

November 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Stuff I did around my trailer. 11/17/13

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November 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Veggie pepperoni pizza

So I bought an toaster oven today, figured why not put my self in a bigger financial hole. Anyway so I bought this farberware toaster oven, It has nice dials, … Continue reading

November 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Things I did around my trailer September 2013

September 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

lilly’s Christmas 2013

January 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

new 12v led in my office (video)

So I put up some left over led lighting from my hall way project in my office to make it brighter and help my battiers out some. Here is a … Continue reading

September 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

My time at Circle C & The Mel Blount Youth Home of PA

This is a post that I am working on about my time at Circle C group homes.  I was in two house there, and messed up the opportunities that I may … Continue reading

April 22, 2012 · Leave a comment
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