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On May 22, 1996, Kobe Bryant Signed With Adidas And William Morris Agency

by Gerry May 22, 2025

Kobe Shoes Then Now

Sneaker News reported this week on the upcoming release of Nike's Kobe 5 Proto "Lower Merion Aces." We are reminded that on May 22, 1996, 17-year-old Kobe Bryant, who had not yet graduated from Lower Merion High School, signed a $1,000,000+ deal with Adidas and an agreement to be represented by the William Morris … [Read more...] about On May 22, 1996, Kobe Bryant Signed With Adidas And William Morris Agency

Sam Brown, Former LM Hoop Star Will Transfer From Penn To Davidson

by Gerry May 21, 2025

Sam Brown LM Penn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz4bE_WaWzwSam Brown, a  former Lower Merion High School All-Central League Guard, will transfer from the University of Pennsylvania to Davidson College this fall. Brown had two solid seasons with the Quakers.  During his sophomore year, Brown led the Ivy League in scoring during conference play, averaging 19.3 points per game on 49.5% … [Read more...] about Sam Brown, Former LM Hoop Star Will Transfer From Penn To Davidson

People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones.

by Gerry May 15, 2025

Is this Ken Brownstein

Ken Brownstein and Shelby Sparrow will compete in the 14th Ward Democratic Primary this Tuesday (May 20). Brownstein wants you to know that Sparrow didn't register as a Democrat until five months ago. Before that, she had been registered as  Non-Partisan - The horror!Brownstein is also not what you would call a lifetime member of the party of Jefferson, Jackson, Roosevelt, … [Read more...] about People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones.

The Case Against Rich Lester, According To DCLMN

by Gerry May 15, 2025

Case against Rich

On March 17 at 9:29 PM, fewer than 24 hours before the endorsement meeting, a ranking member of the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion Narberth (DCLMN) emailed 31 fellow committee members, calling attention to Lester's problematic answer to Question #5 from Issues and Policy that she found concerning. Further highlighting what DCLMN … [Read more...] about The Case Against Rich Lester, According To DCLMN

DCLMN Flatters Me!

by Gerry May 13, 2025

Link to my post

Another one of those emails fell into my lap. This one contained a PDF with a link to My Post!After careful consideration, Rich Lester was not selected by our Democratic Committee, though he sought our endorsement. He is a successful businessman. When asked how he would address a decrease in funding, he responded that he would look for savings … [Read more...] about DCLMN Flatters Me!

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Want to Try Luge? From Lower Merion, It Starts With a Drive to Lake Placid

I was watching the Luge on NBC over the weekend. I thought it was boring, especially when juxtaposed against the more dramatic events, like curling.  The color commentator kept explaining how each “slider” was doing something slightly better or worse than the others, but to my untrained eye, they all looked the same: feet first, […]

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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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