Stars & Strikes

I mentioned in an earlier post that for a hot second Philadelphia was the capital of the United States. Our Founding Fathers not only declared independence from our downtown district, but they determined our fate and life as we know it today. Our first President, Mr. George Washington, lived in downtown Philadelphia in what was … More Stars & Strikes

Waterfall Shangri-la

Every time we get in the car, regardless of the season, I am so impressed with Pennsylvania’s scenery. It is an absolutely stunning state. Though we typically drive South or West, this weekend we packed up the camp gear, and the two dogs and headed North to the Appalachian Mountains. Nestled in the dense mountains … More Waterfall Shangri-la

On The Rocks

This past weekend BT and I packed the dogs into the car and headed North into Bucks County. It baffles me as to why people here distinguish places by county. No where have I lived, ever, has county mattered unless there was a tornado warning or a fair. Yet the county reigns supreme here, perpetually … More On The Rocks

Center Stage

Last time we talked I was feeling a little down and out, and still feeling the pangs of life in a new place. Since then, with a lot of driving, and a lot of u-turns (which don’t happen to be quite as legal here as they are in Texas) we have found our grocery store, … More Center Stage