Category Archives: Philly

Oct23

Days fly by

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I don’t want to lose interest in my blog and wanted to stop by and touch base. Not too much new. Went to the doctor for an annual yesterday and was able to schedule the mamm and ultrasound for next Tuesday. I may be getting a procedure to make my life easier. I’ve been going to this particular office for at least 6 years and it was the first time I saw the head doctor, a nice man from Jamaica. I had to tell him my gr, gr grandfather was a French doctor in Jamaica (one of the first). If you saw my old photos last week, I’m talking about gr grandmom’s dad.

Today I am going to a bookstore with a coffee shop area to meet a lady I went to high school with to talk about possibly writing a children’s book together. She is a published author. We found each other on Face*book and since I mentioned one of my dreams would be to write a children’s book, she said we have to get together to brainstorm. I have a few ideas. I rather not discuss them here, but Lorin told me what the publishers are looking for and I live in an area where there is a large ethnic population of a certain group of people. Lorin has also found a few leads for Sean as she helps her students locate jobs. Needless to say, I’m a bit is shock and of course doubting myself about coming up with a good idea. Lorin is also an artist and could illustrate the book.

We have been following our Phillies and will cheer them on in the World Series for the second year in a row. A few nights ago, Sean and I were watching a game on pins and needles when Jimmy Rollins hit a 100 m.ph. ball in a gap to help the team win the game, we were jumping up and down. It’s a talented bunch and we feel they are going to win again for Harry*Kalas, one of the team’s announcers, who passed away this year.

Other than that, I’m working on getting my clothes sorted. I have a large space*bag of slacks to go through in the living room and found a few bins of clothes I haven’t looked at for a few years.

Have a great weekend, and I promise not to be a stranger on my own blog!

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This is a wooden tag that I made using my gr. grandfather’s photo.

Sep12

Photo Hunt-Electric

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There are so many neat ways to use lights and of course you need ELECTRIC to run them all. This display of trees went from about 4-5 different colors-purple, green, blue….can you just imagine having that in your own yard? This was the 2009 Philly Flower Show-no tripod, but I like these.
Landscape with changing lights blue to purple

Aug21

Photo Hunter-Ripples

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Eye of the water, originally uploaded by DianthusMoon.

This is a water attraction at Longwood Gardens called the Eye of Water. As you can see, the water ‘ripples’ out of the iris part and flows over the blue pupil part. This photo is in mostly the shade. People toss coins on it too.
I have to chuckle as the sign says -‘rippleless’ when you can clearly see ripples. Maybe because it’s 41 yrs old. : )

Eye of Water and sign

Jun23

Just plain hectic

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This last full week of June is proving to be a busy one. Yesterday, Sean took me to the grocery store (I needed him to lift the heavy stuff like 24 bottles of water and his help is great). That was 3 pm. I think I didn’t sit down again for an extended amount of time until close to 8! I made a quick and easy grilled chicken Caesar salad(love grilled chicken!) which called for fresh corn, which I used (I altered a recipe from a magazine I have). I then decided to plant three things in my soon to bloom lily garden. After I put the plants in, I started to edge the garden with my half moon edger. Brian came out and finished it, but he dug too deeply. I need to break up the dirt and get out the grass. Using that tool gives gardens a finished look.
Today is Brian’s Dad’s 86th birthday. Incidently, Ed McMahon passed away at age 86 today. He got his start in Philadelphia and just a few years ago was the guest of honor in a Memorial Day parade (I think) in my hometown. Ed and Dick Clark both lived in the same apartment complex (but in the 1950s of course!) that Brian and I started married life in-in Drexel Hill, PA.
Oh, I also went with Brian when he dropped his car off for inspection-there were about 30 other cars- some people (like us)waited until the last minute!
I was just watching ‘The View’ and I have the same measurements as Sherri*Shepherd before she started exercising! Oh well…hopefully I can get myself toned up a bit. I am sure she doesn’t do the gardening and cleaning I do. : )
Sad stuff:
There was a terrible train accident in Wash*ington, DC yesterday and now 7 have been confirmed dead. They said it’s the worse one in their history.
Update-spent the entire afternoon ripping out ornamental grass and planting other things here. That sick grape arbor behind this garden (the grapes are diseased) needs to come down!
Newly spruced up lily and grass bed
I added some bird statuary here.

Jun21

Take me out to the ball game

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Happy Father’s Day to all the special dads out there! Sean is treating his dad to the day at the ball park to see the World Champion Phillies! Sean bought Brian a new Phillies shirt to wear to the game. The weather has been so iffy here, I hope the rain stays away!
Sean at the entrance to Citizen’s Bank Park.
The Phillies lost to the Orioles 2-1, they got swept by them at home. Rats!
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The World Series Flag!
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Greg Dobbs hit a homer for us!

As for me, I’ll turn the game on and try to plan some new meals. I have enough books and magazines to help. My sinuses are giving me a hard time right now too. I’ve been digging into dusty piles of magazines, etc. so that doesn’t help.
Have a nice first day of summer!

Jun19

Farewell to Gary

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Gary Papa, one of Philly’s finest news people, the ABC sportscaster, lost his 5 yr battle with prostate cancer today. He was only 54. I’m so glad I have this photo of him with his great pal news anchor Jim Gardener. They were waiting for the World Champion Phillies to arrive at the Citizen’s Bank Park, Oct. 31, 2008.

From Wikipedia

In April 2004, he revealed to viewers that he had been receiving treatment for prostate cancer and lost his hair as a result. He continued to work while receiving chemotherapy. Three years later in July 2007, during the 6:00PM Action News broadcast, a teary eyed Gary Papa along with Jim Gardner announced that he once again was going through chemotherapy

Gary lived in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania. His house is an unofficial landmark of Radnor Township. Many curious Philadelphians make the trip down Chamounix Road just to get a look at his house.
Gary Papa died on June 19, 2009 at 2:57 pm at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and his two sons Nathaniel and Tucker.

Gary was so enthusiastic about our local teams and always had a big smile on his face. He’ll be sorely missed.

Apr13

A Philly voice is silenced

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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’.



Harry Kalas, originally uploaded by sweetgoddess71.

RIP