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Tag Archives: spring
Pollen, Pollen Everywhere!
Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but the fellas and I have been particularly hard hit by allergies this spring. Every errand I ran were on streets lined with flowering trees, and I didn’t leave the house without a … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Allegra, allergies, flowering trees, pollen, South Philly, spring
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Cold Snap!
The polar vortex that has gripped much of the nation has arrived in Philadelphia. Temperatures are in the single digits. The cat is burrowed under a blanket on the sofa, when he’s not sitting on the radiator keeping tabs on … Continue reading
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's, Italian Market, South Philly, spring, tulips
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Stacked Chairs
Stacked chairs for restaurant outdoor seating is a sure sign that spring has finally arrived! I’ve never been happier to see daffodils, and store my winter coat away – Hello Spring!!! SaveSave
Looking South – 2nd Day of Spring Snowfall
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, snow, spring
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Spring on South Street
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged flowers, South Street, spring
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Strawberry Galette
It’s March, one day we’re sans jacket, the next we need our polar fleece. March can’t make up it’s mind. However, there are strawberries at the market, and nothing says warmer weather like a fruit galette!
It’s April 30th
…it may be time to take those Christmas decorations down.
Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia
Tagged Christmas, city, faded, old, Philadelphia, South Philly, spring, urban, worn
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