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Monthly Archives: August 2016
THE PARK
What is Central Park? It is wonderful, that’s what it is. It is a large, unique urban park in New York City which provides many opportunities for people to enjoy themselves. They can stroll in it, sit and rest in … Continue reading
Posted in Places, Uncategorized
Tagged Adopt a Bench, Central Park, Famous Parks, New York, New York City, Outdoors, Park, Park Benches, Recreation, Rest and Relaxation, Walk in the Park
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MAYA DiRADO, OYLMPIAN
What was your favorite story from the Brazil Olympics? Was it: 1) Michael Phelps who has more Gold than Fort Knox and more Medals than a periodic table? 2) Usain Bolt who teases opponents for the first half of a … Continue reading
Posted in People
Tagged Athletes, Golg Medals, Maya DiRado, Missy Franklin, Olympics, Rio, Sportsmanship, Swimmers
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PHILADELPHIA POLITICS
As a child, my favorite family outing was going to a baseball game. When I was very young, we had a choice of teams to see: the Philadelphia Athletics or the Philadelphia Phillies. Unfortunately, after the 1954 season (and a … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Politics
Tagged Baseball, Funding, Government, Philadelphia, Phillies, Politics, Schools, Soda, Soda Tax, Taxes
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LONDON MAIL
Periodically, a long lost letter is found and belatedly delivered to the addressee who is taken by surprise. Pleasantly, it is hoped. (Your friend and mine, Marc Kuhn, wrote a novel based upon such an occurrence. It’s worth your reading … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ancient history, ancient mail, Britain, Celtic Invasion, History, Letters, Londinium, London, London Eye, London Mail, London Tower, Lost Mail, Mail, Parliament, Queen Boudicca, U.K., Undeliverable mail
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ROSCOE WAS ALWAYS QUIET
When you think of your parents, what comes to mind first? Are they attractive, smart, compassionate, tall or short, thin or, eh, just slightly overweight? What is their eye color, hair color —do they still have hair? When I think … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged bowling, Family, Family Cars, Funeral, golf, Immigration, Movies, Quiet, Roscoe, Roscoe Lee Browne, Shore Vacation, Sports, The Bridge at Remagen
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WATCH THE OLYMPICS OR…
Do you like the Olympics, but don’t need to watch EVERY minute? Only interested in certain events? Do your eyes need a change of pace once in a while? My TV Guide lists over 100 movies on various networks —in … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
Tagged Athletes, Competition, events, Movies, Olympics, Rio, Sports, Television
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MOVIE BIRTHDAYS
Periodically, I check http://www.Imdb.com for film information, or to see if “anything interesting is happening.” My friend, Marc, swears I do it daily. No. Well, he’s…almost right. One of the features on the sight is: “Born Today.” It is a list … Continue reading
POKEMON GO IN CENTRAL PARK
Today, the bus goes in reverse, back in time. Not far. Just a couple weeks ago, specifically Monday, July 18th. Okay, we’re there and we join the conversation… Did you read the New York Times today? All … Continue reading
Posted in New York Times, Pop Culture
Tagged Cartoon, Cell Phone, Central Park, Characters, Competition, Game, Phone Game, Pokemon
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