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Monthly Archives: April 2020
The Phanatic
The Phillie Phanatic is the official mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies. Although Major League Baseball has been suspended for now, the diehard fans are still out there!
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography, Truck Mascots
Tagged baseball, mascots, Phillip Phonetic, The Phillies
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Pantry Lemon Cake
This is another pantry recipe – when I was taking inventory of my cupboards last week, I found a box of lemon cake mix and lemon pudding mix. Add some eggs, oil, water, and lemon zest and you have a … Continue reading
Happy Easter!
Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, daffodils, Easter
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Only Two Bits at Broad & Lombard
I found another pay phone in Philadelphia, and a call on this one will only set you back 25¢! Of course, the disinfectant used to kill whatever transferred from the receiver to your ear may cost considerably more. This coin … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Philadelphia
Tagged 25¢, Broad Street, disease, pay phone, Philadelphia, phone
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Feline Friday
The Quarantine Blues
Posted in Feline Fridays
Tagged blue, cat, feling, kitty, orange, Plywood, Plywood the Cat, quarantine, stir crazy, yellow
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Creative and Performing Arts High School
The corner of Broad and Carpenter, it was the Ridgeway Library and was repurposed as a school in the 1990s.
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Broad Street, CAPA, Philadelphia architecture, Ridgeway Library
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Pumpkin Muffins in Spring
I know, spring isn’t exactly the time to be baking pumpkin muffins – let me explain. While we’re hunkered down, I decided to take an inventory of my pantry. When I’m at the store I ask myself, “Do I have … Continue reading
Found Another One!
Pay phone on Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th in Philadelphia, PA. This one appeared to be wheelchair height. Once again, I did not attempt to verify if it was operating.


