Quote of the day: Never tell the truth to people who are not worthy of it.—Mark Twain It’s been an exciting few weeks for the Tugger. He finally had the Operation. Yes that operation. But it didn’t seem to slow him down any. The very next day he was chasing after other dogs, and Ted was … Continue reading Tugboat Goes to the Shore
Neighborhood
Halloween, Peanuts, and Stephens
Quote of the day: I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.—Ronald Reagan I’m not much of a fan of Halloween, but to walk around this neighborhood you’d think it’s the biggest holiday event of the year. For some reason that I cannot fathom, Philadelphians … Continue reading Halloween, Peanuts, and Stephens
Where’s Lucy?
Quote of the day: A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime.—Bertrand Russell I do much of my shopping for fresh produce on Ninth Street, the area that has been traditionally known as the Italian Market. However, in the past few decades the traditional vendors have made way to newer … Continue reading Where’s Lucy?
Carrington
Quote of the day: Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do.—Benjamin Franklin It occurred to me that I’ve never introduced you to Carrington. She lives next door with Joelle, and I’ve known her longer than I haveTugboat, so she was a bit miffed when I mentioned that I had featured … Continue reading Carrington
Feel the Bliss
Quote of the day: The objection to Puritans is not that they try to make us think as they do, but that they try to make us do as they think.—H.L. Mencken I saw a fellow going from house to house putting a flyer at each door. Later on I found one at my door. … Continue reading Feel the Bliss
The Philly 10K 2025
When I went for my early morning walk on Sunday morning there were a lot of cop cars in the streets, some of which were blocked off. Hmm, I thought to myself, they must be setting up for the Naked Bike Ride. Yes, that’s a thing. As it turned out, that had been the day … Continue reading The Philly 10K 2025
The Mural on Delhi Street
Quote of the day: I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.—Frederick Douglass I’ve been documenting the steady progress of the mural that is taking shape in the 900 block of Bainbridge Street, and Debbie … Continue reading The Mural on Delhi Street
Tugboat
Quote for the day: If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.—Mark Twain A couple weeks ago as I was walking in the neighborhood, I came across a little fellow and just reflexively bent down to scratch … Continue reading Tugboat
Where do all the hippies meet?
I’ve always heard the first line as “Where do all the hippies meet?”, but in checking the lyrics on the internet, I found several sites that have it as “Where do all the hippest meet?” Of course, some spell it as “hippist”. What do you hear? Meet me on South Street! … Continue reading Where do all the hippies meet?
Mario Lanza Park
Just a short way from my house on the south side of Christian Street at Seventh there is a plaque commemorating the birthplace of the singer who became known as Mario Lanza. The actual residence was demolished in 2018. Farther to the east between Second and Third Streets on Queen is Mario Lanza Park. That’s … Continue reading Mario Lanza Park