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Ties that Bind
by Harry Hallman“Ties that bind” is an English language idiom that generally refers to shared beliefs that connect people emotionally. Religion would be one tie, f... -
Philadelphia Freedom
by Harry HallmanIt’s odd to look back to my days growing up during the 1950s in Philadelphia’s Kensington section. Kensington today is different from the blue-coll... -
It’s The Small Things
by Harry HallmanPeople often tell you, “Don’t sweat the small things,” and that’s good advice when it comes to things that disturb you. However, it’s the small thi... -
Thanks (Giving) for the Memories
by Harry HallmanOn November 22, 1963, I was working in the darkroom making prints of some target or another for my employer, the United States Air Force. It was a ... -
The Streets of Philadelphia
by Harry HallmanMy favorite Bruce Springsteen song is “The Streets of Philadelphia.” It gives me a lump in my throat every time I hear it. This haunting song remin... -
The Few Who Sacrifice for the Many
by Harry HallmanOver the years, I have written a lot about the days we reserve to honor our military veterans (Veterans Day and Memorial Day). Growing up in the ye... -
Stranger in a Strange Land
by Harry HallmanWhen you live in one place for a long time, you get comfortable with your surroundings, get used to the people who live near you, and become accust... -
Kensington: Hot Rod City
by Harry HallmanBy Harry Hallman Kensington had a lot of hot rods, and in fact the whole country was crazy for hot rods in the ’50s and ’60s. Movies such as Rebel... -
Dogs, Cats, Salamanders, and Scarlet Johansson. Oh my!
by Harry HallmanDogs, Cats, Salamanders, and Scarlet Johansson. Oh my! By Harry Hallman Updated March 13, 2023 The other day while I was lying on my two-thousand-d... -
Making a Buck
by Harry HallmanMaking a Buck By Harry Hallman Ben Franklin famously said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Obviously, he didn’t grow up in the Kensington sectio... -
Kensington Dads
by Harry HallmanKensington dads, in my era, came in all flavors. Some drank too much, others were overbearing, and some ignored their kids. Most dads, however, di...
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