Comfort Food on a Dreary Day
Grilled salami, provolone, sweet onion and ripe tomato on a whole wheat baguette About mid-morning yesterday I received word that my client's massive facility would have an extended power outage over the…
Sunday Morning at the Philadelphia Italian Market
The area known as the Italian Market is about as nitty & gritty as it gets, while still being a cool place to browse and shop. It’s diametric to the…
My Mom’s 90th Celebration of Her Birth
My last time to see my mom alive - I love the shoes in this photo! Ten years ago tonight my mom celebrated her 80th birthday with me at my historic…
First Signs of Spring in Philly
Ah, I was home in Piney Point this weekend, but got consumed in this thing call work. Not that I am complaining, as I can work from about anywhere in the…
The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show
The craftsmen may cringe at my simplified reductions of their work, but my focus was simply on form and light Any signs of Spring were delayed by an annoying cold spell here…
The Horror
Five of six friends in Japan have emailed me that they are OK - all live in the Nagoya region, far from the focal of disaster. The remaining friend lives a…
West Chester Weekend – Sort Of
Located near the center of Gay Street, Doc Macgrogan's offers the locals a fine assortment of fresh seafood and drink The East Coast is finally transitioning from Winter to Spring,…
The Ancient Philadelphia Taverns
Did Ben Franklin hang out here? Well maybe, as he is buried nearby. But unlikely as this is early 1800's architecture (for lack of a better term). But this place may be…