the bird is the word...

Happy Thanksgiving Philly
What a year 2008 has been for me. I have plenty to be thankful for. I got married. I have a baby on the way. The Phillies won the world series. And this view from the art museum steps is nothing to take for granted either.

I hope everybody enjoys their turkey day. Happy holidays Philly. Christmas shopping starts now!
Here is a video (one of my favorites) for those who might not be into Santa...but still want to get into the spirit of the season.

Be careful with that bird.
Gobble. Gobble.

run like hell...

Running down a dream
Today was a great day to run till you can't run no more. Well many people from all over the world put that to the test today in the 15th annual Philadelphia Marathon. Though it was a bit chilly outside for a run, it didn't stop the runners (all 18,000 of them) from crossing the finish line. Andrey Toptun, 27, won the men's race in a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, 58 seconds. Fred Kieser, 37, of Cleveland, Ohio placed second in 2:22.45. Vera Ovcharuk, 27, took honors in a time of 2:44.03 for the womens race.


Scott, a Philly local, prepares his final sprint to the finish line right in front of the Art Museum. Nice job to all of the runners today. Now if only I could get off the couch.

See the official website for pics and more info here.

that's a spicy meatball...

Frank Sinatra sang about New York, but his pasta came from Philly.
Ralph's has been serving South Philly fans for over 100 years. It's not the Olive Garden. Go sit down at Ralphs and enjoy the food, history and the recommendations of the stars such as....Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Rocky Marciano, and Mr. Italian Food himself...Dom DeLuise. The 2nd oldest Italian restaurant in the country will make sure everything is perfect - Buon appetito!

Go get yourself a nice plate of Gnocchi here:
http://www.ralphsrestaurant.com

where fashion sits...

putting on the ritz
It's where the elite meet...and get a nice sweater. New York has Barneys, Philadelphia has Boyds. Boyds is a store where you can get the finest clothing from around the world. What can you say about a place that will serve you Sushi when you're just looking to buy a tie.

If you do go, bring your plastic...cause the finest isn't cheep....but sometimes, it is necessary.
www.boydsphila.com

act like a phillies champion, get out and vote!

Wall St. Main St. Broad St.

Evidently, Obama is a Phillies fan too

Vote Philly....and change the world

a parade werth waiting for...