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Bala Cynwyd Teen, Future Poet Laureate?

by Gerry July 9, 2020

Sydneyblu Poetry

Judge for yourself. i. eulogy for water water used to be running down our rivers, reservoirs robust, rivulets overflowing, but now, only the memory of water is there. water used to be so plentiful that mama let us dip our hands in & drink right from the stream, our gulps too big, water splashing carelessly— we made our faces gleam & stared at our … [Read more...] about Bala Cynwyd Teen, Future Poet Laureate?

Montco Covid Data-Fail

by Gerry July 9, 2020

Montco Covid Data-Fail

Montco Covid Data-FailOn Sunday (July 5), I reported that Lower Merion had seen a "mini-spike" in the number of Covid-19 cases reported. Well, it turns out, it was only a "micro-spike." And (to paraphrase The Leader of the Free World) "it's not my fault."  https://youtu.be/0EYE5xb55DEAccording to revised data released yesterday (July 8) by Montgomery … [Read more...] about Montco Covid Data-Fail

Commissioners Discuss Long, Long Term Belmont Avenue Project

by Gerry July 7, 2020

Belmont Avenue Bridge

Commissioners Discuss Long, Long-Term Belmont Avenue Project  Current Railroad Bridge Would Be Replaced What makes this project so daunting is that the Norfolk Southern Railway bridge that's "in the way." In his recent newsletter, and on a recorded video conversation with Dan Bernheim (President of the Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners), Commissioner Mike … [Read more...] about Commissioners Discuss Long, Long Term Belmont Avenue Project

Can You Complete This Ditty? Old Maids Never ___ ___ ____ ______.

by Gerry July 6, 2020

Old Maids Never Wed and Have Babies

Can You Complete This Ditty? Old Maids Never ___ ___ ____ ______. Answer … [Read more...] about Can You Complete This Ditty? Old Maids Never ___ ___ ____ ______.

Amid Covid Mini-Spike, New Drive-Thru Test Site To Open In Ardmore

by Gerry July 5, 2020

Amid Covid Mini-Spike, New Drive-Thru Test Site To Open In ArdmoreWorst  Single Day Since Mid-May According to the most recent reporting by Montgomery County, Lower Merion experienced 11 new cases (July 2-3 interval), its highest number of new cases in a single day since May 15-16 (15). It was the township's 11th highest single day of new cases … [Read more...] about Amid Covid Mini-Spike, New Drive-Thru Test Site To Open In Ardmore

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On October 19, 1963, the 76ers Played Their First Game in Philadelphia.

Within Months, an Inquirer News Blackout Threatened the Team’s Existence Sixty-three years ago tonight, professional basketball came back to Philadelphia. On Saturday, October 19, 1963, the Detroit Pistons beat the brand-new Philadelphia 76ers 124–121 at Convention Hall. Lee Shaffer led the Sixers with 31 points, and Chet Walker added 24. It wasn’t their debut. Three […]

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These Garments Have Been Politically Maligned

Most non-Arabs who wear the keffiyeh do not intend it to be Anti-Semitic in any way. They wear it as an expression of sympathy for Palestinian civilians, support for human rights, concern about war, or identification with a broader cause of national identity and self-determination. In their minds, it is directed toward Palestinians, not against […]

What Does My Fountain Pen Have In Common With The Former Lord & Taylor In Bala Cynwyd?

Both come out of the work of Raymond Loewy and his design firm. Raymond Loewy (1893–1986) helped define what modern America looked like in the mid-20th century. Through his design firm, he worked across an unusually wide range of industries—transportation, consumer products, branding, and architecture—often simultaneously. No one in history is more closely associated with […]

January 16-18: The Philly Pen Show — A Delightfully Analog Experience

f you’re looking for a break from screens, alerts, and endless scrolling, the Philly Pen Show might be the cure—at least temporarily. It’s an unapologetically analog event: pens, paper, ink, and the people who still care deeply about them. Whether you’re a serious collector, someone who misses the feel of writing by hand, or just […]

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