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Category: Something Extra


The Snuggie Circa 1983

The Snuggie is not a new idea or a phenomenon. It’s the wardrobe of three famous Chipmunks.

There are Some Incredible Things at incrediblethings.com!

A home made of Legos?
A pear tree full of pears in the shape of Buddha?
It doesn’t get any better (or wackier) than this compilation of some of the most incredible things on the internet. No, it’s not just a clever name.  It’s the truth!
www.incrediblethings.com

I’m Back From Summer Break

I decided to take a few weeks off from blogging to recharge my battery and get focused.  I spent some time at the Jersey Shore, biking at Valley Forge, fishing and laying low.  But now, I’m back!  I have some great ideas for the direction of Phrankly Philly and would like to make it more [...]

Beautiful Photographs at Goofy Girl Blog

Today, I stumbled upon a blog with the most beautiful scenic pictures.  The most recent posting (as of today) was of the writer’s visit to the Morris Arboretum and they are absolutely gorgeous! www.goofygirl.org
She is extremely talented and I will be visiting her blog very often from now on.  Make sure to take a look [...]

I Passed the LEED AP Exam!

Some of my regular visitors may have noticed that I’ve been absent from blogging these past two weeks.  Well, I’m happy to say that I’m back and better than ever.  The reason for my absence is that Ive been studying for the LEED exam (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
I’m happy to report that I [...]

Gus the Groundhog Has Got to Go!

I said it with Hip Hop the Sixers Mascot and I’ll say it again with Gus the Groundhog - he’s gotta go! Gus the Groundhog, the second most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, the mascot for the Pennsylvania Lottery, and an irritating creature, is beyond creepy.  Couldn’t they have made Gus a cute lovable creature, like [...]

The Original Ferris Bueller House For Sale

I just couldn’t resist sharing this NY Times article about the glass house in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, even though it has nothing to do with Philadelphia.
Remember Cameron’s amazing glass house and garage that held his dad’s convertible? (Am I scaring anyone yet?) Well, its all for sale and it can be yours for a [...]

Ellen Degeneres Gives 2009 Tulane Commencement Speech

Ellen Degeneres gave the commencement speech at my college (granted I graduated 4 years ago, but who’s counting?) Watch the speech below.  It’s so New Orleans and hilarious in typical Ellen style.

Memorial Day Events

Deuville Inn, Strathmere, NJ
You can usually find me at the Jersey Shore on Memorial Day weekend - except this year because I have a wedding in South Beach (woe is me, right?) But, if I were going to the shore, here is what I’d be doing…
1. Drinking at the beach bar at the Deuville Inn [...]

Under The WordPress Tree; A Blog About WordPress

I’m the last person to claim myself an expert on WordPress.  While I clearly have some experience, there is still much to be learned. I found a clear and informative blog, www.underthewordpresstree.com, that helps out in many aspects of WordPress. I recommend it for anyone considering beginning a blog.  I wish I had found it [...]

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