Category Archives: Philadelphia

An architectural and hauntingly beautiful gem

Posted on November 30, 2022 by caroldwyer

Rathalla is the stunning main building at Rosemont College, located a short distance outside of Philadelphia. It’s among the area’s numerous estates rich with history. Along with taking us into the past, they can also inspire curiosity of any lingering … Continue reading →

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Memories of the NKOTB MixTape show, teen music picks and future concerts

Posted on July 22, 2020 by caroldwyer

Sometimes life holds off blogging about a topic for quite a while. Yet many ideas have stirred lately as I look back to an awesome concert and a very different world. I add reflection on that toward the end of … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus impacts on everyday life and global travel

Posted on March 16, 2020 by caroldwyer

With Coronavirus (COVID-19) coverage, it feels as though much more time has passed since first seeing ghost-town-like scenes of normally crowded cities in China. It’s hard to believe how much has happened in only a couple of weeks of global … Continue reading →

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My MixTape Tunes from the 80s into early and mid 90s

Posted on August 1, 2019 by caroldwyer

Inspired by the 80s-90s theme and songs listed on each NKOTB member’s spread in the tour book, I had an idea. I decided to think up some songs I would put on my own mixtape from that era. At first, … Continue reading →

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Ways a true love will make my heart race on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2019 by caroldwyer

This Valentine’s Day, I’m single, yet I have plenty of ideas for how a special someone could sweep me off my feet in celebrating the holiday of romance. Whether nearby or far off, spending time with a love interest in … Continue reading →

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Back to Delaware Park for spring Beers & Gears Car Show, Part 2

Posted on February 10, 2019 by caroldwyer

The most recent Beers & Gears car show at Delaware Park Casino took place back in the fall, however I was unable to go. I still had more photos to share from the last one I went to, held on … Continue reading →

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Taking a bite at the Phoenixville Food Truck Festival

Posted on June 13, 2018 by caroldwyer

It’s already been a busy good-weather season, going out to local events and capturing so many moments in photos. Warm days finally reaching us, I’ve been wanting to go to a number of places that host fun outdoor activities. My … Continue reading →

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A concert of nostalgia, great entertainment and peace

Posted on August 2, 2017 by caroldwyer

As another travel experience to blog about, I’m going to start posting my thoughts on both music festivals and major concerts. I haven’t written about too many of these events in my blogging pursuits. But in some cases, getting to … Continue reading →

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A grand future ahead for the S.S. United States

Posted on February 14, 2016 by caroldwyer

After waiting for announcement regarding the S.S. United States, I was excited to hear even better news than expected. What I’d heard prior to that was the possibility of the ship being moved from its current dock near Penn’s Landing … Continue reading →

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A love of all things maritime

Posted on March 30, 2015 by caroldwyer

My grandmother, on my mother’s side of the family, always loved the ocean and maritime history. Sailboats and tall ships, as well as lighthouses, made up the common decor theme in her house. From a young age, I inherited her … Continue reading →

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