Happy Mother’s Day

Sometimes being a mom takes all the patience in the world. Like a couple of years ago when we were getting a quick family portrait on the back deck and certain guys just weren’t into it.

Happy Mother’s Day to Sheryl. (And to all the other mothers I know…I started to make a list, but it got really long really fast. Besides, mothering isn’t necessarily all about biology — Sheryl has Snickers the Wonder Dog and Benny J. Catenheimer XXIII, who are firmly convinced that they’re her kids. Mothering takes all forms, from caring for little kids to grown up boys, whether they’re your own or not.)

Posted on May 11, 2008
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I Saw Fall’s Bridge Yesterday

Chuck D and I rode to Fall’s Bridge yesterday afternoon. It was my first ride of the year, and I was dragging my feet before the ride. But Chuck D insisted, and we went. It was a glorious day for a ride. Sunny. Upper 70s. Lots of people out on the Schuylkill river trail.

When we got back my legs were tired. But that good kind of tired. We’re on our way now. I need to amp up the miles and I’m glad I’m back in the saddle.

Posted on May 6, 2008
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And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon


Scott McNulty prepares before a taping of Fork You Live

I went to a taping of Fork You Live on Saturday. I’ve been a big fan of Fork You since Scott and Marisa started it over a year ago, but this was the first time I’ve attended a live taping. And man was it worth it.

I laughed for a solid hour. Scott is one of the quickest and funniest improv comedians I’ve ever seen. While Marisa cooks and prepares and interacts with the audience (there were 35+ of us there), Scott zings one-liners. It was really fun to watch them do theri thing and get a peek behind the curtain. If you ever have a chance, I’d highly recommend going to one of their shows, which are taped at Fosters Homeware on 4th and Chestnut.

Posted on May 5, 2008
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Dancing Around the Maypole

Maypole

When I was a child, May 1 was always a fun day. That’s the day that the girls of Immaculate Conception got to dance around the Maypole while the little boys sang and clapped. It was a whole day of celebrating and merriment. It’s funny to think back now on what the maypole symbolizes and wonder what it had to do with the curriculum at IC. Still, it was fun.

Do kids still dance around the maypole, or was that a throwback thing that anyone under 35 hasn’t heard of?

Posted on May 1, 2008
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I Lost My Train Pass

I lost my train pass yesterday. I think I had it in my front pocket along with my phone. Likely, I pulled my phone from my pocket and the pass fell out. As a result, I had to pay cash for my trip home last night and will have to both ways today. Bummer. At least it’s the last day of the month. 30 days hath September, April, June and November.

Posted on April 30, 2008
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