Wimbledon

Technically it’s called The Championships / Wimbledon which is kind of a snub to the Australian, French and US Open.  I guess they’re not championships but more of a viewing, as viewed by the Brits.  Now the French Open is often referred to as Roland...

Sunday in the Park with a Tweaker

It’s a lovely morning.  I’m in the park after taking Stella through her routine(s) and sipping my coffee, when what to my wondering eyes should appear but a half-naked man and three clueless police officers. I first noticed him walking toward a fountain,...

Chocolate Ballerina Company

I’m not a huge fan of the summer, though so far the summer of 2025 has been pleasant for the most part.  One thing I do look forward to are the outdoor concerts and performances.  Tonight while walking Stella through Dilworth Park, I was excited to see about...

The Fitted Sheet

Okay who the hell invented this gem?  Well I’m ready to spill the beans. In 1957, Bertha Berman applied for a patent for the fitted sheet. She noted that a mattress needs a cover to keep it clean.  Bertha stitched elastic garters to the four corners of a flat...

I Was Born This Way

I’m sitting on a bench (Rittenhouse Square) when a good looking and nicely built man passes by.  Without even thinking (a mode of communication I consistently employ) I ask:   Excuse me but are you a porn star? He stops and I get nervous.  What have I done?  If he...