Friday, November 21, 2008

Snow!!

We got our first snow of the season. It's another month until it's officially winter. But, early this morning, we got a nice 1-inch blanket of snow. It caught many people by surprise. Traffic going to work was pretty bad. I was sure thankful for my 4-wheel drive! I wonder if this is an indication of a long, cold winter ahead...

Monday, November 3, 2008

Phillies & a new President

Last Wednesday, the entire city of Philadelphia erupted in jubilation! Our beloved Phillies won the World Series! Two days later, 2 million people gathered in Center City and celebrated with the players, coaches, and management. Nothing quite like this has been seen in Philadelphia since 1983 when the Sixers won the NBA championship. The last time Phillies won the World Series was 1980!

Philadelphians and baseball are deep in superstition. A statue of William Penn, founder of the city and for whom Pennsylvania was named, sits on top of City Hall. No other building in the city was taller than he until 1987 when Liberty Plazas were built. It is thought that when no more Philadelphia professional sports teams had won major championships since 1983, William Penn had placed a curse over the city for being overshadowed. A new building is nearly finished in Center City, taller than any other. On the top of this building, a new, albeit much smaller, statue of Mr. Penn has been placed. Perhaps because of that, the curse has been reversed?

About 24 hours from now, this country will have a new President awaiting to take over the Oval Office and reside in the White House. These are interesting days! Stay tuned!