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Memories, The Best Sleeping Pill
by Harry Hallman
As I aged, I noticed that sleeping got a little more challenging. I often wake up in the middle of the night, and it is frequently hard to get back...
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Do I Miss the Philly Snowstorms?
by Harry Hallman
Since parts of the country are getting snow they rarely get, I thought I would highlight some of the past Philly snowstorms. I live in Atlanta now,...
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Always Remembered. Always Honored
by Harry Hallman
Over the years, I have often written articles about memorial day. I believe it’s important to honor those who have sacrificed for America’s freedom...
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A Bush Grows in Philadelphia
by Harry Hallman
When I grew up in Philly during the 1940s and 1950s, my family was not particularly religious. My dad was a nonpracticing Catholic, and my mom was ...
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Christmas- The Loveliest Time of the Year
by Harry Hallman
Originally posted on The Kensington Neighborhood Alumni Group on Facebook.
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Snowy Philly
by Harry Hallman
All images are from 1930 to 1980 and have been colorized.
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I Know a Place
by Harry Hallman
All photos are from the Philly Tales photo album.
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I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent – 1957-1962
by Harry Hallman
It was hard to talk or be heard because, for some reason, this night, there were at least thirty guys and girls outside of our favorite hangout. A ...
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A Day in the Life of a Kensington Kid
by Harry Hallman
1953 to 1957 – Ages 9 to 13 – Summer
The siren's sound was deafening as our teacher quickly guided us to the hallway and told us to put our heads b...
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What Memorial Day Means to Me
by Harry Hallman
Memorial Day celebrates all those military men and women who gave their lives for our country. To me, however, it also includes civil servants such...
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
by Harry Hallman
Happy Easter!
“Spring has sprung,” my grandfather, Pop, used to say. For him, it was a time for celebration because he could go fishing again. Ever...
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Yesteryear Technology
by Harry Hallman
Yesteryear Technology
We live in a fabulous technological world! So many great technical feats make our lives better and healthier. For example, in...
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