Wednesday, December 31, 2008

obamahats


obamahats, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sis is headed back to Baltimore. We decided to eat @ Bob's Diner before taking her to the train station.

inbobsdiner


inbobsdiner, originally uploaded by ujima.

I saw the cooks looking at me and laughing. They said they loved the DALLAS SUCKS shirt :)

shortstackand


shortstackand, originally uploaded by ujima.

momattackstack


momattackstack, originally uploaded by ujima.

The wind was VERY high and there were snow flurries for about 30 minutes. Then the sun came out and the snow went away.

The gang had planned to go to AC but decided instead to stay in town and go to the Mummers Parade tomorrow . I've got to meet some people my age who are more adventurous.

chillin@drlennys


chillin@drlennys, originally uploaded by ujima.

After the adjustments, I relax with ice and ginger cookies.

darkglasses


darkglasses, originally uploaded by ujima.

@ Spoons Coffeeshop

I have worn my Dallas Sucks tee every day since we trounced the Cowboys 44-6 on Sunday :) Wash it every night then put it back on the next day.
Bought it from a vendor on Broad Street about 15 years ago. Only wear it two times a year so it has held up well.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

spoons@spoons


spoons@spoons, originally uploaded by ujima.

Nephew Mike here visiting from Baltimore since 12/25. He carried the three heavy cans of coins I'd been saving to the TD bank. The total was $133.14! Donated $20 to the fund for the Liberian family killed in the recent fire.
We went to Spoons Coffeehouse to chat.

sis&map


sis&map, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sis saw Mike's car because she was @ the laundromat a few doors down. She has always been fascinated by this 1600s map and wants one but only if it's this size.

sis&map2


sis&map2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Walkin in fog


bestfog, originally uploaded by ujima.

Saturday 4:30 pm
Walking towards home in fog

fog2


fog2, originally uploaded by ujima.

fog3


fog3, originally uploaded by ujima.

Monday, December 29, 2008

unwrapped tree


unwrapped tree, originally uploaded by ujima.

12/26Finally the weather has been fair enough to release the tree. We're looking at 50/60º days this weekend. I love to sit and watch the lights!!

wrappedtree


wrappedtree, originally uploaded by ujima.

12/24Waiting on the balcony to be opened after a year of living under my bed. But high winds, snowy and icy days have prevented me from putting it up.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Sankofa Kwanzaa


Sankofa Kwanzaa, originally uploaded by ujima.

sankofa.kwanzaa2


sankofa.kwanzaa2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Kwanzaa Celebration


kwanzaasign, originally uploaded by ujima.

A great way to celebrate my birthday.

door2kwanzaa


door2kwanzaa, originally uploaded by ujima.

Seal of Philadelphia


Seal of Philadelphia, originally uploaded by ujima.

above the door
The inscription says "Philadelphia Maneto" which means "Let brother love endure".
(We say brotherly love & sisterly affection.)

Shyster


shyster, originally uploaded by ujima.

Spoken word artist

shyster2


shyster2, originally uploaded by ujima.

shystertocrowd


shystertocrowd, originally uploaded by ujima.

Dr. Lillian Gaskins-Green


Dr. Lillian Gaskins-Green , originally uploaded by ujima.

of Temple University
a childhood friend I hadn't seen in 20 years
We'll lunch when Sis comes up from Baltimore.

essaywinner


essaywinner, originally uploaded by ujima.

Kyle Spaulding, Cook Wissahickon School, read his essay about the Kwanzaa principles.

essaywinner2


essaywinner2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Allison Patterson,Levering School, read her essay about Kwanzaa principles.

doorprize


doorprize, originally uploaded by ujima.

nice bag!!

drummers


drummers, originally uploaded by ujima.

Harambee Charter School World Cultural Drum Ensemble

drummers2


drummers2, originally uploaded by ujima.

dancers


dancers, originally uploaded by ujima.

Harambee Charter School World Cultural Dance Ensemble

dancers2


dancers2, originally uploaded by ujima.

Sankofa of Roxborough


sankofaofroxborough, originally uploaded by ujima.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas Village


Christmas Village, originally uploaded by ujima.

In town to go to the farmers' market, I stopped by our first-ever Christmas Village located in Dilworth Plaza at City Hall.

germanglasshouse


germanglasshouse, originally uploaded by ujima.

bohemiancrafts


bohemiancrafts, originally uploaded by ujima.

kathewohlfahrt


kathewohlfahrt, originally uploaded by ujima.

santas house


santashouse, originally uploaded by ujima.

Noticed Santa's House.

getasantapicture


getasantapicture, originally uploaded by ujima.

Had to go in and get a picture with St. Nick.

approachcityhalltree


approachcityhalltree, originally uploaded by ujima.

treecityhallcourtyard


treecityhallcourtyard, originally uploaded by ujima.

Walked through City Hall Courtyard on the way to Macy's.

childrenwaitingmacys


childrenwaitingmacys, originally uploaded by ujima.

Just a handful of people waiting for the light show @ 11:45. 15 minutes later, there were *hundreds* waiting on many levels and in many locations.

crowdwaitingmacys


crowdwaitingmacys, originally uploaded by ujima.

There were many people waiting on the Mezzanine Level.

ceilinglightmacys


ceilinglightmacys, originally uploaded by ujima.

We were entertained by lights dancing on the ceiling.

1pipeorganmacys


1pipeorganmacys, originally uploaded by ujima.

Such a magnificent instrument!

pipeorgan macys


pipeorgan macys, originally uploaded by ujima.

Such a magnificent instrument!

readingterminal@lunchtime


readingterminal@lunchtime, originally uploaded by ujima.

Completed my sojourn @ the Reading Terminal Farmers' Market. Stood in line @ Johnny Yi's fish stall for a loooong time because everyone was buying seven fishes for Christmas Eve dining.

Monday, December 22, 2008

windblown


windblown, originally uploaded by ujima.

30mph wind blew me
walking 2 the gym
cf was 2º
what was I doing out??
shoulda been home
drinking something hot
eating something warm

neighbor's tree, gifts and trash
blown down and around
Welcome Winter!

icybush


icybush, originally uploaded by ujima.

icytree


icytree, originally uploaded by ujima.

Awakened by noise of a machine and of shovels scraping away ice from last night's storm. As I didn't come home from the Clubhouse until 3:30 a.m., I was in no mood to listen to the constant noise. Somehow, I fell asleep again.

Doing Sunday things: reading local paper and the NYTimes and watching our E-A-G-L-E-S. They lost :(

squirrelintree


squirrelintree, originally uploaded by ujima.

Our fave squirrel continues to be so busy! Looks like he's gained even more weight. I love seeing him scurring around all day.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Trying


Trying, originally uploaded by ujima.

really trying to get into the spirit of the season, but every year the hype starts earlier and earlier. And because of the disasterous economic turndown, the sale hysteria is sooo high. Luckily the family gives $$ to charities that help people in need in the name of my departed sister so we don't have to go down the shopping path. (only children under 16 get gifts.)
Did get out today and got a wreath for the front door. Tired of all laughing @ my Halloween door decoration.