Heard on the Street

Heard on the Street

“You’re rich, bro” – I ran to the Art Museum to do the Rocky steps for 20 minutes of exercise. I brought two dollars in case I wanted to get water from a local vendor. After the work out, I was sweaty and the dollars were too. This could be an...
Buy They Say!

Buy They Say!

I’m currently typing at my old work computer that is in my Northern Liberties house. Below me, there are HVAC technicians removing a 20 year old furnace/AC unit. After that a demo crew will remove drywall in that lower level to assess water damage. Once...
What’s a Jawn?

What’s a Jawn?

Wikipedia says jawn is black vernacular, so it’s possible I never encounter it, but in my 20 years of being in and around the city, I’ve never heard anyone use it. For a city to be known for a term that I’ve never heard someone use, makes me wonder...
Opinions Are a Dime a Dozen

Opinions Are a Dime a Dozen

4 Beers and Driving Drinking and driving has gotten to a point where you’re an asshole if you do it. In the 80’s, you didn’t have much of a choice. With Uber so prevalent, it’s hard to make good cases to drive places if you intend to drink....
Witnessing an Accident

Witnessing an Accident

Yesterday I was ripping it down 95 heading to work at about 6am. It’s lighter traffic than usual and I’ve gotten used to spots where cops are so my normal pace is 80, and I’ll push it from time to time. I check my rear view and see a Benz coupe...