Monday, December 07, 2009

ready4thegame


ready4game, originally uploaded by ujima.

Ready 4 the game wearing Eagles pjs & tee, Eagles keychain,earrings and beads,Westbrook coin in my pocket.Home alone so I can CHEER and dance around. Most important, I can hear Merrill Reese. PRICELESS!!

Vic-tory


Vic-tory, originally uploaded by ujima.

He was great! One touchdown running,one passing. Wish they'd left him in a minute longer.

Sunday, December 06, 2009

1st snow of the season 12/09


snow2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Inside reading newspapers...listening to Peter Tosh...watching the latest Eddie Murphy movie...eating Chinese takeout delivery.


snow4, originally uploaded by ujima.


snow5, originally uploaded by ujima.


snow6, originally uploaded by ujima.


snow7, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Can't find my beard!


Can't find my beard!, originally uploaded by ujima.

Gotta fill these kids' requests.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Chewbacca the Wookie


Chewbacca the Wookie, originally uploaded by ujima.

Talking with Chewbacca @ Exhale Beauty Salon as I await my turn. (Do you see me in the mirror??)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

the reading lights


the reading lights, originally uploaded by ujima.

Bought Mom reading lights to clip on her glasses so she will read more often and more comfortably. She says they're too weird to wear! Not too weird for *me*. I like 'em!


thereadinglights2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

././Dowwwntown././


wmpennhi, originally uploaded by ujima.

n town bangin' around
Reading Terminal, American Express
booking our Rose trip
a big success
Gold Rewards, air miles all the best
then some get a taxi,but the rest
await the bus

taxi!


taxi!, originally uploaded by ujima.

buswaitgirl


buswaitgirl, originally uploaded by ujima.


buswaitkids, originally uploaded by ujima.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

South African Safari


safricaprogram, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monthly meeting of Geographical Society of Philadelphia. Photographer John Wilson's excellent pictures of the biodiversity of S.Africa. Who knew there were penguins there?!

gbye Henrys


gbyehenrys, originally uploaded by ujima.

Neighbors of 8 years (2&3 from right) are moving. Pregnant. Bought a house. Of course there was a goodbye party.


newhatdrew, originally uploaded by ujima.

We finally got the Okie to stop wearing that raggedy cowboy hat. He looks *decent*!!


crazees, originally uploaded by ujima.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Waiting to exhale


Waiting to exhale, originally uploaded by ujima.

Mom, Sis, and Viola watching "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" and waiting their turns @ Exhale Beauty Salon. We went for a lunchtime breakfast @ Bob's Diner when all were finished.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Autumn leaves


pre1, originally uploaded by ujima.

Out walking. Enjoying the autumn leaves.


IMAG0001, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0003, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0004, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0005, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0006, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0007, originally uploaded by ujima.


IMAG0008, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Eagles chatskies


Eagles chatskies, originally uploaded by ujima.

waited all day to watch the Eagles play
they finally came on at eight
but losing was their fate
damn!!

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Philove


philsbouquet, originally uploaded by ujima.

The series is over. We thank you, Phils, for a great year! There are signs of Philove everywhere. This bouquet was for sale in the supermarket.


kidplaybball, originally uploaded by ujima.

Kids playing baseball in their school uniforms and Phillies hats.


drsphillieswall, originally uploaded by ujima.

decorated wall in doctor's office

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

beLeeive


beLeeive, originally uploaded by ujima.

Winners and a loser

Monday, November 02, 2009

Halloween Phils


halloweenphils, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse on Halloween watching Phils/Yanks. Many were in costume. A guy have the gall to show up in blackface. No costume, just blackface.We silently stared him down until he left. I wish instead they would have let me drop some history on him.


scaryskull, originally uploaded by ujima.


pirateskull, originally uploaded by ujima.

withedude


withedude, originally uploaded by ujima.

devil or angel


devil or angel, originally uploaded by ujima.

not an angel


not an angel, originally uploaded by ujima.


wha??, originally uploaded by ujima.


yachtsman, originally uploaded by ujima.

so angelic


soangelic, originally uploaded by ujima.

redneck


redneck, originally uploaded by ujima.


withdorothy, originally uploaded by ujima.

She's not in Kansas anymore.

Gumby dammit


gumbydammit, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

lying on couch


lying on couch, originally uploaded by ujima.

watching leaves change from green to yellow and reading "The Thing Around Your Neck" by Chimanda Ngozi Adichie. So very tired today. The rest and her beautiful writing are giving me energy.

Back for Seconds


philliesposters, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse Thursday night for second Phillies/Yankees game of the 2009 World Series. Yanks won 3-1. No one very upset because we'd taken one @ their yard and now we come home for three games.


philsposters, originally uploaded by ujima.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

BLISS


Phils pumpkin, originally uploaded by ujima.

UT-LEE!! Phils beat Yankees. 6-1. Such screaming fun!!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Sudoku


sudoku sign, originally uploaded by ujima.

October 24 Sis & I went to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the Sudoku National Championship. There were more than 600 people ages 8-93. We didn't win, place or show year 2 :)
The International Championships will be in Philadelphia in April.


sudoku nc, originally uploaded by ujima.


americas largest, originally uploaded by ujima.


carolin, originally uploaded by ujima.


me, originally uploaded by ujima.


me2, originally uploaded by ujima.


me n carolin, originally uploaded by ujima.

spectators


spectators, originally uploaded by ujima.


go mommy, originally uploaded by ujima.

gomommy baby


gomommy baby, originally uploaded by ujima.

begin


begin, originally uploaded by ujima.

30 minutes to do 3 puzzles. Top 40 in each category advance to Round 2.


vols wait, originally uploaded by ujima.


hard at work2, originally uploaded by ujima.


done me, originally uploaded by ujima.

Going home. Didn't win.

The Ridge


The Ridge, originally uploaded by ujima.

The World on a Turtle
Thursday, October 22, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
6109 Ridge Avenue (at Connaroe)
Muralist Dennis Haugh has designed a beautiful mural illustrating Roxborough's Ridge Avenue, native plants, the Historic Valley Green Inn and Fairmount Park. A huge turtle represents the endangered animal life of the Schuylkill River in the spirit of a future that is growing healthy and prosperous. The World on a Turtle was sponsored by Green Ridge Ventures and the City of Philadelphia.


mural sign, originally uploaded by ujima.


more crowd, originally uploaded by ujima.


artist speaks, originally uploaded by ujima.

dennishaugh.com

ribbon cutting


ribbon cutting, originally uploaded by ujima.

tomato pie


tomato pie, originally uploaded by ujima.

typical Roxborough snack

hoagie


hoagie, originally uploaded by ujima.

typical Roxborough snack

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Phillies are Champions!!


cake, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse watching our Phillies win. On to the WORLD SERIES!!!


posters, originally uploaded by ujima.


me phillies black, originally uploaded by ujima.


us2, originally uploaded by ujima.


us, originally uploaded by ujima.


We WON!!, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Repeat!!


Repeat!!, originally uploaded by ujima.

Tonight's the night! Let's go Phillies!!

J-roll pin


J-roll pin, originally uploaded by ujima.

Found my gone-missing J-Roll pin. Now I KNOW we'll win tonight!!
Everything positive today. Lots of sunshine. 70º weather. Mom returned to PT with John. Sis spending more time taking her out into the world. Lovin' it!

Monday, October 19, 2009

rally napkins


rally napkins, originally uploaded by ujima.

Clever women had no rally towels so we made some from bar napkins.

Friday, October 16, 2009

phils


phils, originally uploaded by ujima.

Chilly rainy day. Mom unable to do for herself so I won't go out to watch the game. But the sun will come out at 4 PM when our PHILLIES hit the field!!!

Friday, October 09, 2009

Go Phillies


go phillies, originally uploaded by ujima.

Rally day before opening of playoffs sponsored by local sports radio & TV
Downtown Philadelphia
Shops @ Liberty Place


stage, originally uploaded by ujima.


crowd, originally uploaded by ujima.


crowdupstairs, originally uploaded by ujima.


kid&dad, originally uploaded by ujima.


good hat, originally uploaded by ujima.


Daulton&Gargano, originally uploaded by ujima.

interviewing on WIP sports radio

Beasley Reese


Beasley Reese, originally uploaded by ujima.

sportscaster KYW TV

Mcnow


Mcnow, originally uploaded by ujima.

Glen Mcnow of sports radio

Gargano


Gargano, originally uploaded by ujima.

Anthony Gargano of sports radio

Darren Daulton signs


Darren Daulton, originally uploaded by ujima.

Hard to get his picture with so many in the way.

busker


busker, originally uploaded by ujima.

He sang and collected $ outside the Liberty Place.

brother-lee tee


brother-lee love, originally uploaded by ujima.

Cliff Lee was selected to pitch the opening game so I bought this shirt to wear.

Greetings From The NL East MLB Champs

Threepeat. For the third year in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies are National League Eastern Division Champs. On to the playoffs.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

In The Footsteps of Marco Polo


In The Footsteps of Marco Polo, originally uploaded by ujima.

Meeting of Geographic Society of Philadelphia. Delicious buffet lunch. I chose samosas, olive salad, lamb ravioli, pastry-nut desert.

Belliveau & O'Donnell:
Their pictures were stunning, their stories remarkable.
www.wliw.org/marcopolo/

programcover


programcover, originally uploaded by ujima.

map


map, originally uploaded by ujima.

the guys India


the guys India, originally uploaded by ujima.

Polo's will


Polo's will, originally uploaded by ujima.

When the guys returned to Veice, the authorities let them see Polo's will.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Independence Visitors' Center


performance sign, originally uploaded by ujima.

Went to see the performance about Henry Bos brown who mailed himself from enslavement in Virginia to freedom in Philadelphia.

the box


the box, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sitting nervously waiting for the performance to begin because I knew there was a man in that box.

Box Brown comes out


Box Brown comes out, originally uploaded by ujima.

Entrance


Entrance, originally uploaded by ujima.

After the performance. we went to see the Underground Railroad exhibit again.

Underground Railroad exhibit


Underground Railroad exhibit, originally uploaded by ujima.

There are seven of these wall picture/information panels in the exhibit.

Monday, September 28, 2009

China gate


China gate, originally uploaded by ujima.

Entrance to Chinatown Philadelphia
Mid-autumn Festival
Moon Festival

announcers


announcers, originally uploaded by ujima.

She spoke in English and he translated into Chinese.


antiracist zone, originally uploaded by ujima.

Buy a book, film or tee. I bought a tee.

child crafts


child crafts, originally uploaded by ujima.

There were many art projects for kids.


crowd , originally uploaded by ujima.

dancers waiting


dancers waiting, originally uploaded by ujima.


girls dance2, originally uploaded by ujima.

old man & fan dancer


old man & fan dancer, originally uploaded by ujima.

He was doing a kind of Chinese rap. The audience was smiling in wonder and laughing.

peacock dancers


peacock dancers, originally uploaded by ujima.

street sign


street sign, originally uploaded by ujima.

in English & Chinese

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Rittehouse Square Art Festival


Rittehouse Square Art Festival, originally uploaded by ujima.

approaching square


approaching square, originally uploaded by ujima.

flautist


flautist, originally uploaded by ujima.


artist, originally uploaded by ujima.


artist2, originally uploaded by ujima.


artist3, originally uploaded by ujima.


tents, originally uploaded by ujima.

The art was in tents on the fringes of the square.


tents2, originally uploaded by ujima.


tents3, originally uploaded by ujima.


lawn ppl, originally uploaded by ujima.

napper


napper, originally uploaded by ujima.


farmer, originally uploaded by ujima.

There was fresh veg & fruit from Lancaster County in one block on the fringes of the park.


tomatoes, originally uploaded by ujima.


shrimptempura, originally uploaded by ujima.

Went for tempura after experiencing show.