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Boston Streets

August 29, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Boston, Blog

I actually drove through this area a few weeks ago, and understood this sign. But I've lived here for a long time. As a newbie Boston driver, you might be able to get your head around it if you had the time, but you don't when you're driving and someone right behind you is leaning on the horn.

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August 29, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Traffic Signs, Boston, Boston Streets
Boston, Blog

Today, I Discover Goatscaping

August 29, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

Out on the Minuteman Bikeway today, I encountered something new - Goatscaping. And the goats were not animatronic.  Have a look at the video.

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August 29, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
The Goatscaping Company, Minuteman Bikeway, Arlington MA
Blog

The Pie Man

August 24, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, History

Soon, there will be more people who do not recognize this iconic Twentieth Century logo than those who do. And who will never know that it was this company's 28 flavors that Baskin-Robbins attempted to top with their own 32. 

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August 24, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Baskin-Robbins, Howard Johnson's
Blog, History

New Yorkistan: The Many Tribes Of The Five Boroughs

August 22, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

Nearly every neighborhood of the five boroughs of New York City has its own tribe.

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August 22, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Tribes, New York City, New York Boroughs
Blog

Jagger/Richards 2016

August 21, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

...but if you try, sometimes, you get what you need. 

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August 21, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Rock & Roll, Rolling Stones, Campaign2016, Politics, Keith Richards
Blog

Road Trip Victory At The Vince Lombardi Service Plaza!

August 21, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Travel, Blog

I finally found the elusive out-of-print Starbucks NYC mug today, at the Vince Lombardi Service Plaza on the New Jersey Turnpike, just before the George Washington Bridge. They must have shipped all remaining inventory to this one Starbucks store, because they had a whole shelf-full.

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August 21, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Vince Lombardi, Starbucks, New Jersey Turnpike
Travel, Blog

Get Thy Butt In Here!

August 20, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

I follow Chaucer Doth Tweet on Twitter. I'm certain he already knows about this. 

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August 20, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Medieval, Wine, Chaucer, Butt
Blog

Happy Friday

August 19, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

I'm sick of lemonade. 

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August 19, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Happy Hour, Whiskey Sour, Lemonade, Friday
Blog

The Real Swim Shady

August 19, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, Sports

I'm not the only one thrilled by the outcome of his lame Frat Boy stunt. 

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August 19, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Ryan Lochte, Olympics, Slim Shady, Swim Shady, Swimming
Blog, Sports

When You're In Philly, Do As The Locals Do

August 18, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, Food

Order a cheesesteak. Wit' Whiz - Cheez Whiz, that is. And in deciding on whether to get the large or the small cheesesteak, employ the pizza logic expressed so well in this graphic.

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August 18, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Cheez Whiz, Cheesesteak, Philadelphia
Blog, Food

Today's Vacation Destination: Exit 0

August 17, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

The final exit on the Garden State Parkway is Exit 0. It's always worth the trip.

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August 17, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Cape May, Garden State Parkway, Exit 0, Vacation, New Jersey
Blog

Breakfast For Lunch - With Scrapple!

August 15, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Philadelphia, Blog, Travel

Spending a day in Amish country, observing the aboriginals in their native habitat, with lunch at the Gap Diner affording the opportunity to indulge in local delicacies like scrapple and (later) shoo-fly pie. Total gastronomic win! 

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August 15, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Shoo-fly Pie, Pennsylvania, Amish, Lancaster, Scrapple
Philadelphia, Blog, Travel

Let's Hit The Drive-In Tonight!

August 14, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, Hollywood, Movies

It's been so hot all day, and there's an awesome double-feature...

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August 14, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Slap Shot, Drive-in Movie, Sepulveda, Animal House
Blog, Hollywood, Movies

Summer Camp

August 14, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

Camp days, with all of their new and exciting experiences, are beginning to wind down,  now that we've reached mid-August.

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August 14, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Summer Camp
Blog

On The Road To (Philly) Cheesesteaks​

August 13, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Travel, Blog

Passing through Connecticut today. 

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August 13, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Philadelphia, Philly Cheesesteak, Mianus, Connecticut, Cheesesteak, Cos Cob
Travel, Blog

Bewitched

August 11, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

The many faces of Samantha. 

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August 11, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Samantha, Elizabeth Montgomery, Television, Bewitched
Blog

We Will Rock You

August 11, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog

The NFL kicks off another season tonight!

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August 11, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Queen, Pepsi, Beyoncé, Pink, Britney Spears, We Will Rock You, NFL
Blog

The First Known Photo Of Michael Phelps

August 11, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, Sports

Even as a youngster, he was a strong swimmer.  

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August 11, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Michael Phelps, Olympics
Blog, Sports

Trump Circle

August 10, 2016 by FRED HARRIS

Whatever else you may think of him, Donald Trump has fine instincts when it comes to real estate development. 

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August 10, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
Democrats, Donald Trump, Republicans, Campaign2016, Satan, Hell, Real Estate, Hillary Clinton

Lexington Battle Green

August 07, 2016 by FRED HARRIS in Blog, History

So after a nice long walk on a beautiful day in Lexington MA, I find a vacant bench, sit down, and see this directly across from me.  

Chills. 

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August 07, 2016 /FRED HARRIS
American Revolution, Battle Green, 1776, Lexington
Blog, History
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