Things have been a bit of a whirlwind for me lately and will continue to be so for the next couple of weeks till i’m moved and settled in. The official date is the 7th, but that whole weekend will crazy.
Oh, and tomorrow i’m going to see Wicked! The last show is Sept 9th, time is running out to go see the untold story of the witches of OZ! If i get the chance, i’ll try to write up a review. I’ll at least let you know how it was.
SEPTA is on my sh*t list today. More specifically the driver of bus 96. I don’t really want to talk about it. I’m going to shower and get ready to go out and forget the unfortunate events of this afternoon. peace.
451Press is running a comment contest this month where commenters will be randomly selected to win $300, $200, and $100!!! And all you have to do is comment on any 451press blog during the month of August. And you can comment as many times on as many blogs as you want! its so simple! so get started! ….and start with mine! 
My friend Sally Andersen, at living without meat, is participating in a 24 hour blogathon to raise money for Farm Sanctuary. This girl has a lot of heart so make sure you check out her blog throughout the day and show her a little love and support! GO SALLY GO!!!
I’m drawing a blank on a topic for today. But as it turns out, Sally from Livingwithoutmeat.com, has recognized me as a schmooze worthy blogger! The idea behind this Power To Schmooze Award is to honor bloggers who contribute to the blogging community by inciting conversation and or thought. And with this honor bestowed upon me, comes the power to pass it on to 5 other bloggers I deam worthy. So here’s my list of schmoozy blogs.
*Lyndsey at Lez Keep it real
*Jackie at Kids Dish
*Ricky of the Ricky Cronicles at BLU blogs
*Kerri Smith of wish jar journal
*Frank, founder of Post Secret
Thanks for being awesomely schmoozy!
This has nothing to do with Philadelphia but i’ve had a crazy, busy couple of days and well…seeing this just made my night…
I had a busy weekend and i’m very tire so this will probably be a short post. I’ll just tell you a litle bit about said busy weekend.
Friday night, I went to Making Time at Pure. We hung out at the bar downstairs while waiting for the show to start. Colt 45s were free till 9-11 so i managed to get in a couple and I was feeling pretty good. Simian Mobile Disco were awesome to say the least. The undersized dance floor was packed but the energy in the room was intoxicating….or maybe that was the alcohol….
blurry photo of SMD taken on my cellphone
Late Sat afternoon I took the train into Manayunk to meet up with my friend. I popped into Main St. Music while I was waiting for her to get into town. New music in my posession= Mùm-Finally We Are No One and Dntel-Dumb Luck.
Dinner was at our favorite restaurant on main street, Winnie’s le Bus. I highly recommend it, and i think i might have to write about le Bus in it’s own post a little later.
ok, lame post. Give me a break, i’m tired. Now time for a shower and hopefully bed early. Ha! Yeah right.
pure, making time, simian mobile disco, manayunk, main st music, winnie’s le bus
Love to play games and get together with friends for good food and drinks? Well then Dave and Busters located at 325 N. Columbus Blvd., Pier 19 North, Philadelphia PA is the place for you.
Whether you are going by yourself to get away from it all, with a group of friends for an impromptu get together, or are planning a corporate event, Dave and Busters is ready to accommodate you.
For example, my graduating class had their 10 year class reunion there. It was great - after all, after you catch up with all your old classmates what else is there to do? Dave and Busters offers private party rooms, buffets, scavenger hunts, even Murder mystery events. The event planner for the Columbus Blvd location is Debbie Murray 215-413-1951.
Take it from someone who loves the place - Dave and Busters is a great place to have fun.
When I was a little girl, I can remember going to the zoo with my family. I especially loved going in the petting zoo and being able to feed the animals. Although I am much older now, the Philadelphia zoo still holds a special fascination for me. So many things have changed at the zoo, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the zoo’s love for animals.
In December, 1995, a fire broke out in the primate house killing 23 of the animals housed there. Five years ago, the zoo opened the Peco Primate Preserve.
Today the zoo offers a wide variety of things to see and do, from the concerts which go on during the summer and are free with admission, to the Channel 6 weather balloon.
Come on down to the zoo and have a look. It will be an experience you will never forget.
Another quick note before the day is done…I have lots of ideas for the blog flying around in my head, but if you have any ideas of things you’d like to see me write about, please let me know! I encourage comments as well as criticism. thanks!
ok, night all!
What have you done my dear beloved city? Is it true there’s no more hope for a bright tommorow and the only thing you can be sure of is the death of another of our sons or daughters and the hands of the souless idiots that run loose through your once joyfull nieghborhoods? What can be done to reverse the evil? Who can be held accountable for this travesty? The politicians will do no more than plan a meeting. The Clergy will light candles and march when it’s safe or the TV cameras are hot. The Police who nobody calls until it’s too late, will be happy to send the city coroner to pick up the remains of the young but dying existence who will no longer smile or root for their favorite team, that will no longer eat the Cheesesteak or Hoagies or feel the beat of the newest tune uploaded to the ipod. That soul is GONE No mound of Teddy Bears or grease painted windows asking to rest in peace will explain the value that was lost for nothing. Who was he or she that may or may not have been the wonderful earth bound angel that the funeral brochure will claim? Will the helpful nieghbor who washes away the blood from the sidewalk really care or is this just a task that needed to be done and the sooner the better.
The babies????? You’re letting the babies die too. Say it isn’t so. Again I ask you,,, who is responsible for this? Lets blame the police. They’re always good for misdirected finger pointing. I mean they’ll stop an innocent citizen for no other reason than he’s a minority or he is recognized from a previous run in. Lets face it, they’ll beat the hell out of you and me for wearing the wrong hairstyles right? How about the politicians that are to busy campaigning for that good public service gig with those undeserved perks as well as the “under the table” kickbacks and Eagles tickets. That’s only if they get time away from the corruption investigations. Nah, lets go after the Holy men. They worry Jesus and Allajh to death, take the donations and are nowhere to be found until the police or politicians screw up. ??? No wait, how ’bout we blame you Philadelphia? You who go about your lives hoping that the weather’s good and the daily number matches your picks. You work hard at your job, pay them bills, raise the kids and look forward to the weekend. Right? For the sake of argument agree, OK? Would it be asking too much to devote a little time to the very area you have to pass through everyday? “*&^%^^@@#! Bu bu bu but, what can I do? I’m busy, It ain’t my problem. It’s drugs and Rap music or Heavy metal. It’s MTV or BET, it’s the blacks, it’s the White’s, it the imigrants, it’s George Bush.” The George Bush excuse almost works for me but he’s got enough on his plate already that he ordered up but doesn’t wanna eat.
No my fellow Philly Folk, it’s us. Yes it’s all us. We sat by and lets these things happen. We’ve lost our voices. We look for blame instead of damning the shame. What the hell is the “homicide count”? Is there a cuttoff point or are we trying to break a record by every Dec. 31st? So what to do, what to do? Hey! Lets all buy guns and shoot back????? Nah. Lets keep the kids in the house especially the ones between 13 and 27. Why not just join in with the retards that think they’re cool by randomly firing a gun while running away or driving by. Don’t like any of those ideas huh? How’z bout this.
Get together with some of the nieghbors and create a weekend nieghborhood gathering. No theme, just a gathering. Introduce yourselves. Talk about things. Share some ideas about what it would take to turn your area around. Don’t be cheap. Order up some KFC or Pizza.
Coordinate this with the police department and just have a car or two be there.
Figure out where the closest recreation center is and find out what it has to offer and what you and your new friends can do to enhance the possibilities.
Now this is where the human factor comes into play. Develope an corporation of sort. Pick chairmans, secretaries, idea developers. Of course egos may get bruised but keep the bigger picture in focus.
None but the brave will be required for this next activity. Have scouts and spotters. Folks that will call the police any and everytime the unsavory element shows it’s face. If they gather at the corner. If it looks like there’s illegal substance transactions about to take place. When the 17 year old jr high school drop out pulls up with his Escalade. Basically all the things that have become the trumpets of trouble. The warning signs that have been ignored too long. Will any of this work and turn the tide of violence and decay? I wish I could swear to you that it will. What is the alternative? Accepting fear and death for the children is all that’s been the norm. So try it,
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Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund
April 16, 2007, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the Virginia Tech community and the world beyond.
To remember and honor the victims of those tragic events, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund to aid in the healing process and generate financial support.
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