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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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Mommy’s Day
by Harry Hallman
Mommy, Maman, Mami, Anychi, Mamo, Mamai, Mammina, Me Oi, Mare, Mamman, Mamusia, Mamica. Whatever language you use, the word mommy can put a smile ...
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A Sweet Philly Easter
by Harry Hallman
Easter is almost here (April 17, 2022,) and you are no doubt being tempted to buy jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, and coconut cream eggs early so yo...
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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'm Coming Home
by Harry Hallman
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I Know a Place
by Harry Hallman
All photos are from the Philly Tales photo album.
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The Lost World
by Harry Hallman
During the early hours of the morning, I sometimes wake up feeling as though I have just visited a lost world, a world that no longer exists in our...
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The Iceman Cometh and Goeth
by Harry Hallman
Atlanta, the city I live in now, is famous for being very hot and humid during the summer months. For instance, today, August 10, the temperature i...
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Happiness is?
by Harry Hallman
When we look back at our childhood years, we tend to remember the best parts. This is why we feel that it was our golden era. Not everyone has an i...
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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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