Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Blowing in the Wind (mp3)


Blowing in the Wind
Originally uploaded by ujima
The wind blew so hard today, it blew the picture over and I don't know how to right it. (It's my first.) Luckily we were spared the tornados. My cousin in VA is OK.

insteadofplastic


insteadofplastic, originally uploaded by ujima.

Love the bags I carry now on my errands and during grocery shopping which keep me from using plastic bags! If I *should* get a plastic bag, I keep it and turn it in @ the Acme. 3000plastic bags compressed,etc.=1 bench for customers to sit and wait on.

jazzybag


jazzybag, originally uploaded by ujima.

Most of the bags only cost $.99, but the jazzy bag was much more expensive; but I bought it cause it's so jazzy.

nomoreplasticbags


nomoreplasticbags, originally uploaded by ujima.

nomoreplastic2


nomoreplastic2, originally uploaded by ujima.

The blue bag will keep cold foods cold until I get home.

touchyourgroove


touchyourgroove, originally uploaded by ujima.

Love this bag!! No more plastic!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Meet Me At The Eagle


Meet Me At The Eagle, originally uploaded by ujima.

It's what Philadelphians have been saying/doing for decades. Met an old colleague,Zee,@ Wanamaker's (now Macy's :b---) for an earlty lunch in the balcony café on the third floor overlooking the organ court.

The bronze Eagle, which has been here since the early 1900s, weighs 2500 pounds and has 5000 feathers,

The Grand Organ


The Grand Organ, originally uploaded by ujima.

Conversations was difficult for some parts of our lunch (tea sandwiches of course as we had eaten in the Crystal Tearoom for decades) because the organ concert began at noon.This is the largest *operational* pipe organ in the world. I think it's been here since 1904.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

backbelt


backbelt, originally uploaded by ujima.

with three rows of magnets

Wearing it around the house today because my back still hurts from standing so long at the polls on Tuesday.
Going to the gym @5 to work out with Patrick.That'll help a lot. Looking forward to the stretching.

white.wildflowers


white.wildflowers, originally uploaded by ujima.

picked some on the way home yesterday

porch pads


porch pads, originally uploaded by ujima.

new & comfy

They make it even more of a pleasure to sit outside and read, or just to sit and think while watching the birds and squirrels.

Blooming plants of Spring


blooming.plant, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday

Plants a-bloom @ the Clubhouse (coughcoughsneeze)
But they're so lovely!
Walking and itching. Scratching. Eyes watering.
Only lasted 20 minutes before I turned for home.
But it *is* a lovely day.

blooming.plant2


blooming.plant2, originally uploaded by ujima.

blooming3


blooming3, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Obama watch


obamawatch, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the clubhouse solicitng votes for Obama in the PA Primary

baracollage


baracollage, originally uploaded by ujima.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Make Earth Day Every Day


Make Earth Day Every Day, originally uploaded by ujima.

Teach the children well.

love.mother.earth


love.mother.earth, originally uploaded by ujima.

Global warming is *real*! Pass it on!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Vote retirees:)


Vote retirees:), originally uploaded by ujima.

Pam here doing PT with Mom when I got up. When I came home from the gym later, this postcard was part of today's mail. I had to laugh because I had worn my "Voting is For Old Folks" tee when I went to the club to watch the Hopkins fight on Saturday and got a lot of flak from all ages. Lighten up people!!

I'm *thrilled* by the involvement of young people in this too long primary season. Thrilled that they are registering, volunteering, actually voting.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

headquarters1


headquarters1, originally uploaded by ujima.

In town today (Saturday) working at the headquarters.

headquarters


headquarters, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

flyer


flyer, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse last night helping to cheer the Flyers on. They won 6-3.
I'm not a big fan but have jumped on the bandwagon. Dug in the closer and found this
shirt from '97 when they were blanked in the finals.
Today we took Mom on a long ride through the suburbs then went to Tar-jay
to get some summer things. We finished off with an *outstanding* lunch @ Alexander's
in Abington. My steamed shrimp dumplings with soy and duck sauces were *supreme*!!

newflowers1


newflowers1, originally uploaded by ujima.

Obama door


obamadoor, originally uploaded by ujima.

Mounted the poster I bought at the exhibit on Saturday and posted it on the front door.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Monday


antisci14, originally uploaded by ujima.

Bright sunshiny day. Worked out with Sur @ the gym. Really needed all that stretching after being on my feet for so many hours yesterday.
So many beautiful flowers blooming from when the green men were here on Friday, but I forgot to take my camera with me when I went to the gym.
I'll take pix tomorrow.

darkcloud


darkcloud, originally uploaded by ujima.

Since the sky was getting dark and rain had been forecast, I decided to leave the Darfur Rally and catch the bus for home.

Operation Clambake


Operation Clambake, originally uploaded by ujima.

I'll have to read more about them to see what their deal is. I do know they're protesting against Scientology.

on steps


on steps, originally uploaded by ujima.

At the busstop I noticed a gathering across the street.

free hugs


free hugs, originally uploaded by ujima.

worth the cost

antisci9


antisci9, originally uploaded by ujima.

Marcab Confederacy


Marcab Confederacy, originally uploaded by ujima.

Darfur Rally 4.13


Darfur Rally 4.13, originally uploaded by ujima.

in City Hall courtyard

4darfur4.13


4darfur4.13, originally uploaded by ujima.

gotellmama.org


gotellmama.org, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday
75º day and we were determined to get Mom out of the house. She *loves* Obama so was excited to go to Mt. Airy to see the exhibit. I bought her a poster. She bought Sis a t-shirt.

obama.window


obama.window, originally uploaded by ujima.

obamart


obamart, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

planters


planters, originally uploaded by ujima.

The guys from the green service are preparing the grounds.

Pam the PT came and worked with Mom. She was pleased at Mom getting
out and getting around much more since she's been working with her.
Pam just returned from a short visit with her Mom in Florida. She said she
had run into a tornado while down there.

planters2


planters2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Chriswbag


Chriswbag, originally uploaded by ujima.

one of our hard-working guys

wii.people


wii.people, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ the Clubhouse on Tuesday evening, we played bowling. I'm even worse than Obama when it comes to scoring!

Drew.snaps.again


Drew.snaps.again, originally uploaded by ujima.

Mr. Oklahoma is always snapping someone's picture. His myspace page is extensive.

Monday, April 07, 2008

springtree


springtree, originally uploaded by ujima.

People complaining because it's damp and the sun's not shining. They should
look around and see the beauty coming.
Working out at the gym and then home to rest up . Going out to watch the
game tonight.

spring4


spring4, originally uploaded by ujima.

spring3


spring3, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sunday, April 06, 2008

Horrors!


Horrors!, originally uploaded by ujima.

The fridge stopped working so we had to get a new one on Friday. The most difficult part of the cleanout was taking down the magnets from places I've traveled, art shows seen, pictures with Santa, family pictures.

now.new


now.new, originally uploaded by ujima.

It won't be this uncluttered for long.

Ellen tee


Ellen tee, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday
Our team in the Relay for Life, Coyle's Café, had a carwash from 10-2pm and raised $300. We also sold these items made by Steph.

carwashkids


carwashkids, originally uploaded by ujima.

I didn't get there til almost 2 because of doing things for Mom. Coll & the Coyle grandkids were still hard at work. (You can see Coll in the distance.)

coll&kidswash


coll&kidswash, originally uploaded by ujima.

After the carwash, we ate lunch in the cafe (with many beers) and made more plans for raising $$.

Friday, April 04, 2008

It was 40 years ago today


It was 40 years ago today, originally uploaded by ujima.

Brothers


Brothers, originally uploaded by ujima.