Yesterday when I went to the Acme I walked through the area where the TV crew were going to be filming the “Task” TV show. I saw the food truck and the signs that pointed to the set area. The were blocks that are usually parked full of cars that were now denuded of all … Continue reading My Task
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Task
The other day I found this stuffed in my mailbox. Dear Residents Tasker Productions, LLC will be filming scenes for the new streaming series "TASK" in your neighborhood. Filming is currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th, subject to change. We will redistribute updated notices should this be the case. We will be filming interior and … Continue reading Task
Dry Wash
The washer and dryer that came with this house have been showing signs of their age. More than that, I’ve been annoyed by the limited capacity of the washer because it can only handle about half a week’s worth of towels, so I have to do a load of towels every four days. This all … Continue reading Dry Wash
Mystery Animal
Today when I was getting ready for my early morning walk, I raised the blind in the living room and saw a strange animal making its way along the sidewalk. It wasn’t a cat, nor a rat, the tail was all wrong for either and it much too big for a rat in any case. … Continue reading Mystery Animal
Rite Aid Closing Stores
As part of its bankruptcy procedure, Rite Aid will be closing over 100 of its stores, many of them in Pennsylvania. While I’m sorry for all the folks who will have the inconvenience of losing their friendly (or maybe not-so-friendly) neighborhood Rite Aid store and pharmacy, I’m relieved to see that my local store is … Continue reading Rite Aid Closing Stores
Whatever Happened to Ozzie?
“Excuse me!” “Yes?” “What happened to Ozzie?” When I moved into this neighborhood three and a half years ago, I would frequently see a black and white cat walking back and forth on the block, presumably keeping it safe for us two-legged inhabitants. Whenever it decided it was time for a break, it would spring … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Ozzie?
Checking In On the Boob Garden
I went by the Boob Garden this morning, and while it’s still there, most of its boobs have gone AWOL. Over the past few weeks I’ve seen some of the boobs strewn around the neighborhood, here, there, and everywhere, so it wasn’t a surprise that the sculpture was no longer in tiptop condition. I’m actually … Continue reading Checking In On the Boob Garden
How’s the Smoke in Philly?
I initially thought the smoke drifting from our Canadian neighbors was not too big a deal. Yes, at times the smell was yucky and I kept my windows closed even when the temperature would otherwise have allowed me to open them, so my AC got more usage than usual, but I didn’t notice much more … Continue reading How’s the Smoke in Philly?
Boy Did You Get the Wrong Address!
There was a knock on the door, but it sounded like it was on my next door neighbor’s door as it was muffled, so I ignored it. I even ignored it when I heard it a second time as then I was certain it was on her door, and knowing her habits, I was certain … Continue reading Boy Did You Get the Wrong Address!
Fire Code Violation?
Just up the street there’s a house that’s been under renovation since sometime last summer. The workers come for a couple days, make some noise, do some work, and then disappear for a week or two. Needless to say, progress has been slow. I wish they’d just get it over with. But that seems to … Continue reading Fire Code Violation?