We asked Sean if he’d like a new cellphone-one with all the bells and whistles- like the internet and he said sure! Today we went to the T*Mobile store and he picked out a G1 with Google and lots of apps. He’s already downloaded the weather (of course) and star finder-showing the constellation right over our house-I believe Sirius is up there. : )

So that was a neat gift for someone who has worked so hard. Wish it could have been a car, but maybe someday he can afford to get a new one himself-got to land that perfect job!
We’re getting stuff together for our little trip up to State College. We hope to see a few sights around the area (like the town!) on Saturday. We feel bad we never went up there, but with aging parents with several health issues, it’s rough to be 3.5 hours away.
We did have a lovely day today! We didn’t go phone shopping until 4:30 as I was a little blah for a bit. I’m making Sean a card, but misplaced some graduation stickers and can’t find them! I’ll have to finish it and wrap a few little gifts tomorrow.
My brother had a fence installed in my mom’s yard for her dog (and later his dog too) so mom doesn’t have to walk him anymore. Kelsey was so happy and ran like the wind. That will save mom a lot,though he doesn’t like getting in his cage when mom needs to go out.
I’ve got a lot to do tomorrow, so if I don’t write anything, see you late Saturday or Sunday!
Category Archives: PA.
Show & Tell
My Grandmom at Longwood Gardens, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
My brother is making scrapbooks using old photos he’s found around my mom’s house since he’s been cleaning there and is moving in with her soon. This is our late maternal grandmother Ruth at where I think is Longwood Gardens where I go all the time now (it’s only 6 miles from our house). I’m almost certain this is the rose room because of the way it is laid out-it looks like rose room now. I don’t recall ever seeing this photo-I’m digging that big furry collar she is wearing.

Photo Hunt-Walking

A couple taking a walk along a snowy path, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
I really like the prospective in this photo. Brian and I were at the Brandywine River Museum for the tribute to Andrew Wyeth back in January-thus the snow. It was a cold day and I was surprised to see this couple walking along the river. It’s a neat place to walk when it’s nice, but they braved the cold to take a look at the swift currents of the river.
Too darn hot!
It feels like we skipped a few months here-went from April right to the end of June! I can’t remember seeing the leaves on some of the trees pop out like they have in the last few days-even the lilac bush is blooming! There is also a pollen explosion which has had me down and out. Allergy medicine seems to be taking the edge off my stuffy head and gooky throat. It definitely is a heat wave and if it goes above 90 tomorrow-it will be only the second time in history it’s happened for 4 days in a row.
I’ve only planted some Sweet William and pansies under my little Japanese maple.
The bugs are even out and I have a few wicked bites already!
People have even played hookie and went to the shore, though the water still feels like April. I guess you can’t get it all.
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I made a map for a customer of Brian’s and it will be in the ad in the local paper. I had to change a few things, but here it is-made in Paint Shop Pro-

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Be careful about washing your hands because of the Swine flu. There’s cases in NYC and Ohio, so it’s getting closer to us. Scary stuff!
Photo Hunt-Protect
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Through the conservatory window, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
This almost century old conservatory shelters many varieties of gorgeous plants, which include orchids, from the elements outside, whether it is heat or cold. There is a maze of different rooms from a desert room to an bonsai room. There’s always something new to see each time I go, which is frequently.
Longwood’s Conservatory is one of the world’s great greenhouse structures. It shelters 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. The Conservatory was built in 1919 and has been periodically expanded and renovated. At present, there are 195,668 square feet—or 4.5 acres—of covered display, production, and research greenhouses.
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Yesterday, I bought my first trunk load of flowers. I had saved a bunch of money from eBay sales. Loews was having a buy one get one free on 6″ pots and had a few other good sales. I bought most of my plants at a local nursery because you get a lot for the price. Here I am happy to be in gardener mode again-

Photo Hunt Purple
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Purple hyacinths and cone shaped tree, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
I visited Longwood Gardens yesterday and it was a sea of early spring color-lots of purple! This patch of purple hyacinths under a cone shaped evergreen caught my eye.
Longwood Gardens in April
Longwood Gardens in April, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
Here are the lovely things I saw today. And I don’t know the people in the middle shot either.
A Philly voice is silenced
Philadelphia sports announcer Harry Kalas died in the announcer’s booth in Washington, DC before a game today. He’s been with the Phillies for about 39 years. He was 73 yrs old.
From Wikipedia:
On 29 October 2008, Kalas made his second World Series call when Brad Lidge struck out Eric Hinske to win the 104th Fall Classic 1:
“ One strike away; nothing-and-two, the count to Hinske. Fans on the their feet; rally towels are being waved. Brad Lidge stretches. The 0-2 pitch — swing and a miss, struck him out! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! Brad Lidge does it again, and stays perfect for the 2008 season! 48-for-48 in save opportunities, and watch the city celebrate! Don’t let the 48-hour wait diminish the euphoria of this moment, and the celebration. And it has been 28 years since the Phillies have enjoyed a World Championship; 25 years in this city with a team that has enjoyed a World Championship, and the fans are ready to celebrate. What a night!
I’m glad he was there! Baseball won’t be the same without hearing his -‘outta here’.
RIP
Photo Hunt-triangle
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Kennett Square borough building, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.
This was a grand home up in the town of Kennett Square, PA that I always admired. I think it was for sale when I took this photo. The town bought it and made it a borough building. Love all the triangle shapes above the windows and on porch roof. I’m glad it was saved and restored. I must go inside someday!
Portraits
A friend of Sean’s took some photos of him for an assignment. I think these are great! Thanks Sarah (hope she doesn’t mind I copied them). These were take up in State College. Makes me miss him even more!


He added his Vegas shots too:
He likes this one the best:

The Sahara

The Venetian


