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Philly Music Of The Day

The word “hippie” is usually thought to be a California invention but The Orlons were having them meet on South Street in their song with that name that reached number 3 in 1963. Some transcribe the lyrics as hippest but, really, listen to the song.

Fellow Philadelphians The Dovells also had a number 3 hit that year with “You Can’t Sit Down” which also refers to South Street and features the lyrics transcribed as “hip beat with the back beat” which some hear as “hippie with the back beat”.
Anyway, here is South Street.

Schedule For Nearby State Fairs

The 2012 Pennsylvania Fair Guide is now available for summer planning.
Published by the state Department of Agriculture, the guide lists the dates, locations and contact persons for more than 100 agriculture fairs and events scheduled this summer and fall in Pennsylvania.
It is estimated that several million visitors will attend Pennsylvania fairs this year.
Upcoming fairs in eastern Pennsylvania include: 
• Kempton Country Fair, June 12-16.
• Lebanon Area Fair, July 28 through Aug. 4.
• Schuylkill County Fair, July 30 through Aug. 4.
• Reading Fair, Aug. 5-11.
• Kutztown Fair, Aug. 13-18.
• Oley Valley Community Fair, Sept. 20-22.
The Department of Agriculture also hosts the annual Pennsylvania State Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exhibition in the country.  The 2013 Farm Show will be held Jan. 5-12.
Hat tip State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129) whose website has the guide available as a pdf download.

Latest Delco Real Estate Transfers

From Lansdowne, Marcus Hook, Marple, Media and Middletown.

Philadelphia Music Of The Day

If one is going to feature Wagner as Philadelphia music one would be remiss in not including MFSB. Some say MFSB stood for Mother Father Sister Brother. Some say it stood for something else.

Anyway here is TSOP, which does mean The Sound of Philadelphia.

An Invitation From The President

President Obama has let me know that he had President Clinton are getting together in New York on June 4 and that he is inviting me.

“President Clinton and I are getting together in New York — and I’m inviting you, too,” President O says.
Cool beans.

“Bill and I have spent a good amount of time together these past few years, and we always have plenty to talk about,” he says. “If you’re in, chip in $5 or whatever you can today, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to join us.”

Wait a minute, I thought you were inviting me. What’s this “chance to join us” thing?

Truthfully, I don’t think I could make it anyway. I have plans. Granted I’m not sure what they are yet.

iPenncrest? Are The Kids Getting iPods?

A little birdie told me that Penncrest students will be getting iPods next year. It warms one’s heart to know that there is at least one place left in this country with money to burn. 

West Nile Comes Early In Pa.

The state departments of Health and Environmental Protection have reported the early discovery of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in Berks, Dauphin and Luzerne counties, according to State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).  The first mosquito to test positive this year was in Exeter Township, Berks County, on May 3.
West Nile virus is spread by the bite of a mosquito that acquired the virus from the blood of an infected bird.  The virus can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. Last year, six people were reported to have contracted West Nile virus in Pennsylvania.
The best way to prevent the spread of West Nile virus is to eliminate mosquito breeding areas. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water around homes, weeds, tall grass, shrubbery and discarded tires.

Tonight’s Meal Featured Piemonte Barbera

Tonight’s meal by Chef William Lawrence Sr. was sweet Italian sausage cooked in onions and green peppers served over linguini with a 2010 Piemonte Barbera from Casa Sant’Orsola that matched it perfectly. 

The main course was preceded by a fresh garden salad with home-made blue cheese dressing.
The wine was less than $10 and purchased from the state store in Media.
Perfecto.

Bill Would Extend EITC To Vocational Schools

The House Education Committee has approved a bill to ensure public career and vocational schools are eligible for the state’s successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, according to State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
The EITC program provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to an Education Improvement Organization (EIO) associated with a public or private school.  The tax credit is equal to 75 percent of the business contribution, up to a maximum of $300,000 per taxable year.
House Bill 2319 would include public career and technical schools on the list of educational institutions that can be served by EIOs.   Pennsylvania is home to 82 career and technical schools that help to train tomorrow’s workers.

Obama on Wright

The standup comic,Jackie Mason,has the funniest(and most revealing)
 stand up routine on Obama and Rev Wright.
Be prepared to laugh yourself silly!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ5c6hxqXq4&feature=related