Category Archives: Out of the House!

Sometimes I actually do leave the house for something besides work and groceries.

Backyard in Bloom

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

My lilac tree is bursting with blooms this year!  The scent when I walk out the back door is almost overwhelming.  I am not the only one to enjoy these lovely flowers, though, as you can see.

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I Got Out Today

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

I left the house today, on a Saturday!  And not just to get groceries, either! I took the train to Philadelphia and visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  You may not fully comprehend the immensity of this.  I am a … Continue reading →

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Arizona Scenery

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Despite the general overcast nature to the weather on my trip to Tucson, I got some lovely memories of the mountains and desert. We passed this mountain on the way up to Phoenix, where we visited the Phoenix Zoo and … Continue reading →

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Reid Park Zoo

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

My son Tony and I spent part of a chilly, overcast day at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona during my visit.  This is a lovely zoo smack dab in the middle of town.  Tony has turned into quite a … Continue reading →

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Chip Off The Old Block

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

That’s my son!  I had a great trip to visit Tony and his girlfriend, Amie, out in Tucson, Arizona. I have a whole lot of photos to go through – we had such a wonderful time.

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Last Gasp of Color Till Spring

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

These two trees, part of the landscaping around my office building, show off their lovely colors as I walk from my car into work Friday morning.

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An Afternoon Walk on the Chester County Bike Trail

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

My company recently moved its offices about five miles to a newer, better facility.  While I am not much for change, I must admit I like the new building much better then the old one. Besides the fact that the … Continue reading →

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Valley Forge in the Springtime

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

The sun came out this morning, surprisingly.  It was gone by lunchtime, and once again, it is gloomy and windy.  I took this entire week off to celebrate my fiftieth birthday, figuring that was about the best present I could … Continue reading →

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Can That Really Be Sunshine!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Yes indeed, and not only that, but the trees still have flowers despite the recent downpours.  My afternoon walk was wonderful and I was actually smiling during the last part of my work day from the uplift feeling that warmth … Continue reading →

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If Only it Was an April Fools Joke

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

But no, it is snowing yet again here in southeastern Pennsylvania.  What a sight to wake up to.  Will the sun ever shine again? It is supposed to be April SHOWERS, not April snow, that brings May flowers. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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