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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Figs!
I’m happy to report that my bird proofing experiment worked like a charm, the figs were perfectly ripe and delicious!
Summer Visitor
This beautiful boy made a trip into the city and was waiting to be unloaded from a trailer at 16th & Catherine on Tuesday. He and his buddy were about to give rides to a bunch of city kids who … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged horse trailers, horses, pony rides, South Philly
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The Pope and the Pussy Cat
One of the great things about living in South Philly are our neighbor’s window displays!
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged ceramic cats, Pope Francis, South Philly, window displays
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Looking South – Freezer Orders Filled
Neon sign in the window of Cappuccio’s Meats – a fixture on 9th Street since 1920. Their sausage selection is nothing short of amazing!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Cappuccio Meats, Italian Market
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JUMP!!!
Neighborhood kids cooling off in the dog days of August.
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged city pools, South Philly, summer
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Carnations
Flowers spotted on Saturday morning on 9th Street.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, carnations, flowers, pink
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Looking South – Rocky and his Croissant
This little fella resides in the giant oak trees that surround our local pool. I recognize him for his brown fur and ratty in the middle tail. The trash cans at the pool provides a smorgasbord for my little rodent … Continue reading
C&S Discount
One of my favorite stores on 9th Street has closed, and it breaks my heart. C&S Discount has been an anchor on the corner of 9th and Carpenter for forty years, unfortunately the building has been sold and they’ve lost … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th & Carpenter, 9th Street, C&S Discount, Italian Market, party supplies, Tony & Suki
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Our Oasis
Two blocks away from our house there’s a lovely swimming pool that’s shaded by several mighty oak trees. When the temperature climbs to the 90s and the humidity is unbearable, this is the place to be! SaveSave
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged fab lifeguards, love my pool, Philly rec center, Ridgway is the only way, South Philly
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