- Nice Father's Day today. My dogs, Bud-Bud and Katie ( and my special girlfriend, Holly) gave me a fantastic, memorable gift- a wishing well I saw recently in Amish Country near Lancaster, Pa. It's well-made and cute, black and white like my house, ans will sit proudly and forever on my front lawn! ( Anyone is free to stop by, make a wish and drop a coin in the bucket!).
- Went to Elmwood Zoo in Norristown this afternoon. Haven't been there since i was a kid. Small zoo but nice. Tucked away in Norristown, lots of shady trees, welcome on a hot afternoon like today. Got in free for Father's Day. Love the small animals- the prairie dogs, goats and such. Giraffes, zebras and monkeys were cool. Didn't care for the alligator, who was sunnying himself in the heat. Mot a big reptile guy.
Elmwood Zoo is a small place great for kids. Very kid-friendly, with jungle gyms, trains and a carousel, plus kid food everywhere ( lots of chicken fingers). It's also a nice way to kill a few hours on a date. Mostly saw millennial with children.
- For a late lunch/early dinner we hit Maggiano's Little Italy in King of Prussia, one of our favorite places to eat. As always, the food was excellent- Fettachini Alfredo ( light) and Baked Ziti to go.As expected, it was packed for Father's Day, and noisy. Kudos to the waiters and staff, who are always friendly, despite always being frantically busy and having to deal with sometimes challenging and rude patrons.
- Happy Father's Day to my dad, who died in 1977. I think of him fondly, especially today. June was always a special month for dad- his birthday and Father's Day only weeks apart. As I have stated in previous memories, dad was a World War II vet, earning the Purple Heart. He was in the battle of the Bulge.
Dad worked a long time at the old B.F. Goodrich plant in Oaks, Pa, as a machinist. He often worked overtime to make ends meets. He loved the Phillies, bowling and his family. He was a shy, friendly guy. I inherited his dimples, left-handedness and hay fever from him.
Miss you dad!
- Temps nearing 100 F. tomorrow with high humidity. Only 6 months til winter! That's ok. I'd rather it be hot and sticky then bitterly cold and snowy. Can always chill-out with ice-cold drinks and air conditioning. Tough to get around in a blizzard, with power outtages.
Summer officially begins this Thursday morning at 6:07 am. ( the longest day of the year).
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