Merion

Never Pay Full Retail For Electricity – In Back Of Hymies, Merion

by Gerry February 10, 2023

This sign looks like it's been here since Hymie owned the place. By the way, there really was a Hymie. Click above to see more of the 21st Century on the Main Line. … [Read more...] about Never Pay Full Retail For Electricity – In Back Of Hymies, Merion

21st Century On The Main Line – Looking Down Hazelhurst Avenue, Merion

by Gerry January 28, 2023

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21st Century On The Main Line – Analog Toys In Merion

by Gerry December 30, 2022

The 21st Century On The Main Line – Merion Station

by Gerry December 27, 2022

Waiting For The Train At Merion Station

by Gerry December 13, 2022

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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 […]