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Monday, April 13, 2015

Late to the Party

Usually they are the early type,
sometimes they are right on time,
but this year, they were late.

Cherry Blossoms Begin to Bloom
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA

It was Sakura Sunday in Philadelphia -
a day celebrating the Cherry Blossom.
Only the guest of honor,
the Cherry Blossom,
was late to the party.
(No doubt due to our endless winter this year.)

Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe

Their cousin blossoms in Washington DC
were in full bloom.
They knew how to time their arrival to their party.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe

None-the-less
there was plenty of sensory stimuli
sans the cherry blossom pollen.

Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Troupe

And just when this Suburban Girl
was thinking,
"This city isn't quite so bad..."
My brother, who was also at the festival,
had his car broken into via a window.

Wall Fan
Sakura Sunday, Philadelphia PA

It's Philly after all,
the city I love to hate.

A full gallery of festival pictures through the years can be found here.

The Party's Here! Where I am linking these days.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

New Hope Lambertville Winterfest

This was the first time I attended a parade in winter!
It just seemed a little strange to me...
A parade in winter.

And lucky me, the weather was more spring-like than winter-like.

Maybe that explains what got me there.

Or maybe it was because a group of my photo club friends
were meeting there too.

Whatever!

At least there was a lot of winter blues to see -
From sunglasses to firefighter hats!

The best part of a parade are the kids.
Don't you agree?

For more Winterfest Photos click here.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Cigar Maker

He is not just smoking a cigar.

He is making cigars!

Actually rolling them by hand.

Now, I do not condone smoking.

But I love when things are handmade.

So you could say I am conflicted over this whole post.
;)

If I recall correctly, they were selling 3 for $8
at the Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia.

Here is a link to all my photos from the festival.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

9th St. Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia

Things were really hopping today at the

Italian Market in Philadelphia!

They held their annual street festival.
It was advertised as an

"Epic Food Festival Alert"

so of course I could get my family to go along.

Once you find a place to park
make your way to the heart of the festival
on S. 9th Street.

We visit the deli's early before the long lines later.

Then pack your food in a cooler in your car.

Next enjoy the sights on the street
because it will get crowded later.

The food will soon be too tempting to resist.

And the great thing about going with other people

is that you can buy just about one of every edible thing

and share it.

That way you get to taste everything

without getting full.

And if you still haven't had enough....

or if you have never been to Philly,

then you MUST stop down the street at Pat's or Geno's

for a real Philly style cheese steak.

Oh yes,

it is worth the wait!

But the line moves faster than you think,

unless some tourist slows things down. ;)

In Philly speak I order mine...

"One. Provolone. Without."

It's a Philly thing.
And you really should know it before you order.

All of my photos from this event are here.
This event takes place on Sunday as well.