Philadelphia
Let’s play word association. What do you think of when you hear “Memorial Day”? Okay, hands up, who said “Sale?” Those of you whose hands are not up—you’re showing your age. In the small town in Ohio where I grew up, the cemetery was up on the hill behind the Church of Christ. It [...]
Destination: Philadelphia Book: Miracle in Philadelphia by Catherine Drinker Bowen Happy Independence Day! Ever since I traveled to Philadelphia a few years ago, my thoughts wander to the birthplace of the United States on July 4th. Even cynics may have a hard time remaining uninvolved with the Fourth of July celebrations after reading this book. [...]
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Books: Anything by Destinations: Boston, Richmond VA, Philadelphia, Bronx and Baltimore. If you hurry, you might still be able to take a road trip to Poe Places during the 200th anniversary month of his birth. He was born January 21, so your humble blogger has fallen behind in talking about Poe. And come to think [...]