Saturday, May 31, 2008

Pouring Rains


Pouring Rains, originally uploaded by ujima.

We were supposed to go to the river to celebrate Family & Friends Day with Sis's dragonboat team, Hope Afloat, a group of breast cancer survivors. But our plans were drowned by the sheets of pouring rain.

pouring.rain2


pouringrain2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Empty Pool


Empty Pool, originally uploaded by ujima.

What a *beautiful* day! I went to the Clubhouse @ 1:30 because I knew the pool didn't open until 5. Such beauty, such quiet, no radio playing, no one walking around!

Sitting on the pool deck reading "What Bassam Sees" in the City Paper: Bassam Sebti lived through the first three years of the war as an Iraqi in Baghdad. He's watched the last two from Philadelphia.
Read it!

mt.pool 2 sunbathers


mt.pool 2 sunbathers, originally uploaded by ujima.

unwise

mt.pool4


mt.pool4, originally uploaded by ujima.

pool.water


pool.water, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Family Produce


Family Produce, originally uploaded by ujima.

My kitchen smells *delicious*!! Stopped into this newly opened store while walking on the Ridge. Got the biggest, sweetest organic strawberries. Welcome to the family!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

hibiscus5.27


hibiscus5.27, originally uploaded by ujima.

Beautiful flowers. Beautiful day. 85º and sunny. Had a good workout with Sue in the gym. Making potato salad because today seems so summery.

hibiscusbuds5.27


hibiscusbuds5.27, originally uploaded by ujima.

Look at how many beautiful flowers are on the way!!

hibiscus2.5-27


hibiscus2.5-27, originally uploaded by ujima.

mandevilla5.27


mandevilla5.27, originally uploaded by ujima.

@Produce Junction


@Produce Junction, originally uploaded by ujima.

They have the best selection @ the cheapest prices!!

ppl&plants


ppl&plants, originally uploaded by ujima.

ppl&plants2


ppl&plants2, originally uploaded by ujima.

plant.purchases


plant.purchases, originally uploaded by ujima.

looks.like.enuf


looks.like.enuf, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Pool's Open!!


Pool's Open!!, originally uploaded by ujima.

5/24 Opening Day at the pool. As I walked up, I was pleased to see so many there.

roast.pig


roast.pig, originally uploaded by ujima.

There was the traditional pig roast we have every year at this time.

roastpig2


roastpig2, originally uploaded by ujima.

pig3


pig3, originally uploaded by ujima.

kids.play


kids.play, originally uploaded by ujima.

The kids were i the water on and off for hours. They didn't mind the freezing temp of the water.

Friday, May 23, 2008

60s patch pants


60s patch pants, originally uploaded by ujima.

My camera is broken so I haven't uploaded for a week.
I remember this camera and the need to buy flashbulbs :)

Monday, May 19, 2008

Relay Fundraiser


Relay Fundraiser, originally uploaded by ujima.

5.17 Coll & Sis put up sign for the fundraiser. We had food, raffles and a live band.

cosmo prize


cosmo prize, originally uploaded by ujima.

This one was *very* popular!

Morningside


Morningside, originally uploaded by ujima.

The jam band that volunteered to play for 2 hours.

raffle sign


raffle sign, originally uploaded by ujima.

sis.emoting


sis.emoting, originally uploaded by ujima.

She's trying to sell Wii raffle tickets.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Lovely Day


Lovely Day, originally uploaded by ujima.

At the hair salon trading stories with Miss Peg and others. Completed all my errands. Had steamed dumplings, my very favorite. Lovely day.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Ring Ring goes the bell


Ring Ring goes the bell, originally uploaded by ujima.

Lying low Day2. Bad cold & cough. Somebody answer that phone! Maybe it's the pharmacist.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Mother's Day 2008


Mother's Day 2008, originally uploaded by ujima.

Mother's Day dinner @ Cresheim Valley Cottage (now Cafe), a fave place to eat. Sis, BIL & nephew up from Baltimore Saturday & Sunday

toast2


toast2, originally uploaded by ujima.

We always toast those who have died.

thempose


thempose, originally uploaded by ujima.

grandson,Sis,Mom

outdoors


outdoors, originally uploaded by ujima.

We usually eat outdoors, but it was too breezy for Mom even with the heaters going.The room with the fireplace that she likes was full.

sis&bil.eat


sis&bil.eat, originally uploaded by ujima.

shrimp&crabcakes
perfect for Baltimore people

sisdrawing


sisdrawing, originally uploaded by ujima.

WTF?

my.happy.day.drawing


my.happy.day.drawing, originally uploaded by ujima.

my drawing on the paper tablecloth

bil.draw.obama


bil.draw.obama, originally uploaded by ujima.

BIL's excellent effort

baltosis.draw


baltosis.draw, originally uploaded by ujima.

cute!

mom.draw


mom.draw, originally uploaded by ujima.

The tablecloths are paper and removed after each group. There are crayons for the kids to use, but of course, *we*drew.

dessertoast


dessertoast, originally uploaded by ujima.

spoon toast to the excellent brownie sundaes about to be devoured!!

leaving cottage


leave.cottage, originally uploaded by ujima.

full of food and getting sleepy

Saturday, May 10, 2008

flyers.paper.helmet


flyers.paper.helmet, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday
@ the Clubhouse watching the Flyers game. Mickey wearing this great paper helmet that was a giveaway @ some Flyers event. Penguins4, Flyers2 :(

Thursday, May 08, 2008

still.in.it?


still.in.it?, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Bad Day @Black Rock


Bad Day @Black Rock, originally uploaded by ujima.

Awakened by a banging sound and metal clanging. Got up quickly and found Mom had fallen backward into the bathtub! She had grabbed for the towel rack which broke apart, hence the clanging rods. Luckily the towels softened her fall.

Helped her out and called Sis who happened to be @ the drugstore in the area.She came over and we sat with Mom for hours, wayching, talking and snacking. She's doing OK now. It's that same thing that put her in the hospital last month. There's nothing the doctors can do to help.

(You can always tell Sis' car by the E-A-G-L-E-S flag and the big dent in the back.}

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

NC Primary


NC Primary, originally uploaded by ujima.

Cinco de Mayo


Cinco de Mayo, originally uploaded by ujima.

A day to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride that has degenerated for many into another day to go out, get drunk and act stupid. That's why we weren't on the roads on Saturday when many celebrated and won't be out tonight.

I show you this drawing on my bedroom wall of myself, Sis & her friend Kate. We were @ an outdoor café in the Zona Rosa in Mexico City (1973) and an artist drew this cartoon of us. Ah, Mexico!

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Saturday Sojourn


Saturday Sojourn, originally uploaded by ujima.

up and out to Operation Bedding
Flea Market and Benefit
in Gorgas Park

couldn't get enthused by
items from basement boxes & some
purchased from other flea markets
that engufed the park area

seized by alternating spells
of deja vu &
claustrophobic boredom

gave a donation and began
the long walk home
with a stop to rest and
drink a cappuccino

going out tonight to watch Flyers
finish off Montreal

Friday, May 02, 2008

swirly


swirly, originally uploaded by ujima.

Running here and there doing errands. But it's a breezy 75º day so I'm happy and humming.
Our group, Life Unchained, is having a drive to collect items for Covenant House Pennsylvania, a provider of services to homeless and runaway youth in Philadelphia.
Got plenty of toiletries, notebooks and board games @ the $ Store and dragged them home.
Sitting on the balcony, eating a tuna hoagie, watching Squirrel Nutkin and listening to R.E.M.'s new album.

Fri.squirrel


Fri.squirrel, originally uploaded by ujima.

redbush


redbush, originally uploaded by ujima.