Passing this on because of the connection to Saint Francis de Sales, though I
love the work this organization does, especially its Smile Move 'project.'
- Ricky
Begin forwarded message:
From: GiveMore.com quo...@givemore.com
Date: June 21, 2013, 6:45:01 AM EDT
To: ric...@mac.com
Subject:
Not that I've had a chance to read every recent post, but I don't think I saw
this mentioned on any of the neighborhood listservs that I'm on.
See for more details (including rain location if needed):
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~erosion/Soil_Kitchen_2013.html
Soil Sampling for the purposes of
What a wonderful (and wonderfully written) remembrance. As someone raised
without much in the way of religion, despite a Catholic father and a Jewish
mother (or because of the combination), and whose knowledge of the Catholic
Church comes primarily from the not-so-good news of recent years,
I assume you were surprised to see a hummingbird this far north (or maybe you
meant in an urban environment or who knows), but I remember being shocked at
seeing many hummingbirds daily and up close at a meditation retreat center in
relatively upstate Vermont (Barnet) also in July. Amazing
Thanks to those who responded to my questions about local Art Deco and early
film making, as well as Liz Lemon (not that I watch the show, but 'duh!' Btw,
I'm loving Happy Endings, and continue to love Modern Family.) And, oddly
enough, to tie it all together, Liz Lemon is a film- (okay, TV-)
Hey neighbors,
They're used and scruffed up a fair bit, but if you have use for a matching
sofa and love seat set, they're free for the taking. Spread the word. I'd
rather see someone get some use out of them but if there aren't any takers
within a few days I'm going to schedule a bulk trash
We also have a used, no longer stylish, gas, full size, fully functional white
washer dryer set with only minor cosmetic dings free for the taking too, but
since we're not the Clampetts (no offense meant to anyone resembling the
fictional TV family in lifestyle or name) and therefore aren't
Al Krigman wrote, When Jasmine (four-going-on-twenty) didn't .. blah, blah,
blah. (No offense to Jasmine, just not relevant to my point, and why create a
longer digital trail for a 4 year old, even if she is going on 20.)
Funny how we develop whole stories about and images of people we only
On 1/27/2011 11:54 AM, Kathleen Turner wrote:
The real source of the problem is that since Kindergarten is not
mandatory in Pennsylvania (I don't think kids are actually required to
attend school until they are 8, which is completely ridiculous) -- the
schools are not really required to
I'd also call 311 to ask these same questions. If it's not already a done deal
- say, you didn't notice the orange notice that is supposed to be displayed
prominently - then 311 can point out to you the people in whatever branch of
City government to contact re: zoning variances and how to
I can't vouch for the organization as I know nothing about it but I
know that many of us would love to help out in a direct way. I hope
that if you pursue this opportunity, as I might if I can get a
sabatical, that it proves fruitful for you and the people of Haiti.
- Ricky
Begin
Ouch. Sorry, maybe I should have done some research first. I was just
eager to spread the word about what seemed to be a good opportunity to
help - and maybe it still is but now I'd have to look at it more
sceptically (if they even had any openings left.)
- Ricky
On Feb 1, 2010, at 2:05
Does anyone know of a place in the neighborhood where I could buy a
few logs of firewood?
And what if I wanted a whole cord delivered? Who would you recommend?
We just had our flues relined and the cold and snow are making me
hanker for a fire in the fireplace.
Thanks,
Ricky
You are
I've always found it interesting that the tallest building in a
community speaks to who holds the power.
In colonial (U.S.) days church steeples were the tallest, so people
could find them over (New England) hill and dale.
Then City Hall, at least in Philadelphia, was the tallest by
FYI.
- Ricky
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It's also possible that Brian read Glenn's post quickly and
inaccurately, and/or rushed out an unproofed (as in 'unedited,' not
'unproven') response in the heat of the moment. Or, maybe he was, in
fact, toying with the words intentionally in order to push his point
of view beyond what a
I agree with you on the optimism inspired by Michael Moore's films and
the difference between naive optimism and optimism based on informed
awareness. I think the difference can sometimes be due to one's own
mental filters (rose colored glasses vs clear glasses for example) and
not always
At the risk of getting you started again (not that I dont sometimes
agree with you; it's just the lengthy explications and over-the-top
lengths to which you carry them)
Heaven forbid that they ask people around the park for their opinions
about the park and how its use impacts them! I
Maybe you can get some things for your place here?
- XOR
On Sep 22, 2009, at 6:10 PM, frby...@aol.com wrote:
Hi, All,
University City is definitely the place to be this Saturday.
With so many fun events going on, mark on your calendar to come to
St. Francis de Sales school
Oops, sorry. I meant to forward, not reply. Still, you can see I'm
trying to be a good neighbor, right??
- R
On Sep 23, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Richard Moreau ric...@mac.com wrote:
Maybe you can get some things for your place here?
- XOR
On Sep 22, 2009, at 6:10 PM, frby...@aol.com wrote:
Hi
of the
city agency.)
Thanks for your criticism. I'll give it serious thought.
Glenn
-Original Message-
From: Richard Moreau ric...@mac.com
Sent: Sep 23, 2009 9:04 AM
To: Glenn moyer glen...@earthlink.net
Cc: univcity@list.purple.com univcity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] FOCP does
As a City employee, I feel the need to chime in, on both sides.
Mostly, I just want to ask that people be careful about making
generalizations about City employees. We're as varied as everyone else
in every other profession - in our work ethic, in our commitment to
our jobs's missions, in
I happened to have heard your NPR piece. (I get the daily archive so
it's always a day late.)
Thank you and your parents (and by that, I'm including your stepother;
I don't know all the specifics of your family.) It was especially nice
to hear because my (straight) parents and the oldest
Does he live in the nabe (hood)? Not necessarily saying that should be
a requirement, or not. Just asking a question.
- Ricky (a City employee who must live in the city he serves
professionally - though maybe that law exists for tax reasons, not
best-practice or appearance-of-bias
Hey, Great to see an under-appreciated neighborhood asset and, I
believe, a neighbor (and member of the listserv?) highlighted in the
national news.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/05/education/05writers.html
- Richard
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Qdoba?
- Richard
On Apr 19, 2005, at 10:27 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote:
blocks of it - the newer one at 40th Locust, name escapes me at the
moment, and
Mexicali. Now closed:
http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/42635dc745dd3?
in_archive=1
--
Thanks,
John Ellingsworth
I forget my source, but many years ago I read that homie comes from
homeboy, which refers to a person from 'down home' or down South.
-Ricky
On Dec 10, 2004, at 9:14 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote:
Interesting theory on homie. Probably more true than what is on Urban
Dictionary:
Don't forget 'bucks as in, That'll be ten bucks. Comes from buckskin
used on the frontier as another form of currency.
My favorite word origin is 'sincere.' It comes from the French words
for 'without wax.' Wax was used by sculptors who had chiseled away too
much. They'd plug in some wax but
I came across this article on buddhistchannel.tv and it gave me some sense of the background behind our local restaurant by the same name, Vientiane Cafe, on the 47xx block of Baltimore. I don't know if it's 100% accurate but it probably comes closer than any foggy sense I already had. I thought
I was shot at following a person who had just held me up at gunpoint. Thankfully he missed. I wasn't trying to catch him, just keep him in sight until I saw a police officer or until the person I was with was able to get one. It turns out this guy had an accomplice waiting for him in a car nearby
After having been involved in the filming of the movie, Philadelphia,
I'm surprised that movie tickets 'only' cost $9 or so. So much time,
effort, and people are involved that it seems like a bargain at $9.
-Ricky
(Member of audience at the hearing, patient in wheelchair.)
On Oct 13, 2004, at
I've never understood this; it seems to be an arbitrary distinction. If
one budget is short, why can't funds from one be shifted to the other?
It seems like spiting the right hand to benefit the left, or something
like that. Can anyone explain this to me?
-Ricky
On Sep 2, 2004, at 2:11 PM,
I've always struggled to determine what is the emperor's and what is God's. I'd be interested in hearing how you and others on this list divide up the two. This comes up, using different terminology, in Buddhism as well. My take is that there really isn't much that is one's but not the other's.
I kind of like it: left bank, left wing, left on the map. Describes us
pretty well.
I'd like to suggest a tag line specific to the Baltimore Avenue
corridor:
'B'more on Baltimore Avenue.'
Kind of like how Germantown is referred to as G'town.
Ok, maybe it's corny. But better than the new UCD
Hey all-
I have two other recommendation requests to add to all the others:
Anyone have recommendations for someone/people to obtain and install a
fence? Neighbors of ours used someone who will no longer take on jobs
in Philly. Hmm.
And how about some good homeowners insurance/agent? I think
'...disparate people...'? '...meltdowns...'? I didn't sign up for any
of that stuff. I subscribed to this list thinking it was a bunch of
like-minded Stepford folkies who would reaffirm my quirky longings for
cookie cutter Victoriana and off-leash dogs pooping in tot lots. That's
what I call a
If that's the problem, what do you suggest for a solution?
-Ricky
On Mar 9, 2004, at 10:54 AM, Samuel Nicolary wrote:
On Tue, 9 Mar 2004, Vincent/Roger wrote:
Andrew,
I don't really know the statistics about whether the poor are getting
poorer
or not over the years. The situation seems
Or Rx, and the Green Line Cafe? (Otherwise, maybe the Philly Diner?)
-Ricky
On Monday, February 17, 2003, at 09:27 AM, Brian Siano wrote:
Hope y'all are keeping warm; as for me, I tried out a new camcorder
out at Clark Park last night. But my question for today's of interest
to all.
Does
I'd just like to add that people should be careful about starting and
warming up their cars while their exhaust pipes are blocked by snow.
It's not something we usually have to worry about around here, but this
snowfall is deeper than usual and people could end up with carbon
monoxide
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