Monthly Archives: July 2009

Go Phillies, and go Concilios!

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Joan

I’m out of town today at the Phillies game (part of the big family reunion extravaganza) but I wanted to show off something really cool that my sister Linda made yesterday for the big reunion get-together: Concilio brownies! You’re jealous, … Continue reading →

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Hot dogs!!

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Joan

Did you see today’s Living cover about National Hot Dog Month this month? We celebrated that month in BIG style last night. We’re having a family reunion this weekend, with all my dad’s brothers descending on our house. It’s been … Continue reading →

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A long walk on the Rail Trail

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Joan

Yesterday evening, Hubby, Sarah and I took Coby the dog for a LONG walk on the rail trail. We parked at Brillhart Station and headed two miles to the Howard Tunnel to find our next letterbox (this was No. 6), … Continue reading →

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Another name-game poll

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Joan

This one is easy and fun, brought to you by my friend and former coworker Megan. Bonus points: Comment and tell me either (a) why you voted the way you did or (b) if you think the are both valid … Continue reading →

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Why Hubby is great

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Joan

I pick on Hubby all the time on the blog – you know, referencing his purchase of “special” meat for lunch and his unusual marshmallow-grilling technique. But Chris is a great guy, and if I’m going to tell all of … Continue reading →

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Dover fun follow-up

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Joan

Last week, I took the family and headed out to the Dover Women of Today fun fest up in Dover, which you’ll remember came as a spontaneous invite from a couple of women I met while selling items online. I … Continue reading →

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Greenstring beans?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Joan

Well, as of this writing, my vote for your veggie name poll is tied with 15 votes for “green beans” and 15 votes for “string beans.” Now, here’s the funny part. If I voted, I would NOT have a tie-breaking … Continue reading →

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Creatures from the York Lagoon

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Joan

Remember the seaweedy Yorkers from yesterday? Well, I promised to tell “the rest of the story” today, so here goes. This was among a set of pictures e-mailed to the office by Susanne Daly. Here’s her story: “The attached pictures … Continue reading →

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How did you celebrate July 4?

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Joan

I bet you didn’t do it the way THESE Yorkers did! I celebrated the holiday at work – I can still hear fireworks from the office, and it’s 10:50 p.m. – but if you want to know the story behind … Continue reading →

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