Philadelphia – Ruth E. Hendricks Photography

The Schuylkill

On my way back to Pittsburgh from New York after a nice Thanksgiving holiday with the family.

Here’s a shot taken Monday through a train window- #43 The Pennsylvanian – as we crossed over both the river and the Schuylkill Expressway.

My parents lived in Philadelphia 12 years but I lived there for only one of those years. A flood of nostalgia as the train rolled into Philly.

There are interesting place names (how about Wissahickon?) you don’t find anywhere else in the country. The river and expressway name always was hard for me to spell correctly. It’s that extra “L” in there. Turns out it’s a Dutch word meaning “hidden or skulking creek”

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, TravelTags: AMTRAK, family, Philadelphia, Place names, river, Schulykill, schulykill river, train, transportation, travel 10 Comments

Pine Street Philadelphia Sign

I dedicate this post to my fashionable friends.

Natalie- Personal Shopper and Closet Cleanse Specialist

Bernadette- Outfits Not Just Clothes

Shannon- Carpus Diem

My fashionable friends links to blogs and info in blue after their names.

This sign below is for the three of you!

May 12, 2016 by Ruth Categories: fashion, PhotographyTags: clothes, clothing, fashion, model, outfit, Philadelphia, photography, Pine Street, postaday, signage, style, travel 16 Comments

Sculptor Transformed 100 year old Norway Maple Tree Stump into Revolutionary Wartime Presbyterian Minister

That lengthy title gives it all away -Another post of last week’s time in Philadelphia –

Sculptor and excellent ice carver, Roger Wing, transformed a 100 year old Norway Maple stump into an impressive likeness of Pastor George Duffield (b.1732-d.1790).

(Click Roger Wing Sculptor and you can see more examples of his amazing sculpture.)

Walking back to the hotel, I passed by The Old Pine Street Church Graveyard.

Architect Joseph G. Brin article details information about how this Revolutionary War Minister’s sermon inspired John Adams to sign the Declaration of Independence.

  The wind made the flags billow and flap, making snapping sounds.
  Unlike the Harmonist Cemetery I posted yesterday, these graves are marked.

Well, they were marked.

Years of erosion have made many names difficult to read.

March 6, 2016 by Ruth Categories: sculpture, TravelTags: Amerucan History, architect, cemetery, George Duffield, ice carver, Joseph G. Brin, Norway Maple, Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia, photography, postaday, Presbyterian, Revolutionary War, Roger Wing, sculpture, Society Hill, tree stump 20 Comments

Bootscrapers and Philly Sidewalk Shadows

March 4, 2016 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: bootscrapers, bricks, city sidewalk, colonial americsAmerican History, fences, Philadelphia, shadow photography, Society Hill, travel, walk, wrought iron 20 Comments

A Slip of the Foot vs. Tongue-Poor Richard

Seen on Pine Street, Philadelphia

Poor Richard’s Almanac – Benjamin Franklin

Link to Poor Richard Almanack info

March 2, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Photography, SignageTags: american history, architecture, Benjamin Franklin, marble stoop, Philadelphia, photography, Poor Richard's Almanac, postaday, Society Hill 11 Comments

Architecture- Old and New(er) 1964

Philadelphia architecture. A mixture of old and new. I.M. Pei – the architect of the Society Hill Towers. There are three towers of condos on five acres.

Spruce Street at 2nd Street.

February 29, 2016 by Ruth Categories: architectureTags: architecture, colonial, Philadelphia, photography. I. M. Pei, postaday, travel 4 Comments

State of Mind – Weekly Photo Challenge

Ben Huberman of WordPress challenged bloggers to post an image that illustrated their State of mind.

We arrived in Philadelphia this afternoon.

Delancey Street cobblestones at dusk.

Walking where my parents walked when they lived in the city of brotherly love. 1971-1983

Below the Theater of the Living Arts on South Street. The scene where my dad pushed his grandson Mark in a stroller and a Philadelphia magazine photographer captured them-

Thirty nine years ago.
PA turnpike memorabilia display while at the Service Area.

This could come in handy during election year.
Seeing light on the other side of cascading water in our hotel lobby. Cloudy, blurred, fluid, relaxing to watch.

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Ruth Categories: Travel, Weekly Photo ChallengeTags: architecture, Ben Huberman, cobblestones, cuss box, Philadelphia, photography, postaday, Society Hill, state of mind, Theater of the Living Arts, travel, walking 28 Comments

They Say It’s Your Birthday

Dear Mark,

Seems like just yesterday (May 26, 1976) you arrived at Ireland Army Hospital – Fort Knox, Kentucky.

You were born exactly two years to the day from my graduation from college.

And suddenly, in a blink, it’s 38 years later!

I am proud of you and the wonderful man you have become. WOW. You have a beautiful family.

With love and gratitude on your birthday,

Your Mom

Aunt Mary in Philly 1976

TENNESSEE

Granma in Kentucky

Learning to walk in Philly with Granma

Mark on his Dad

Mark reading in Ft Benning GA

Philadelphia Bear

Mark and Mom in Clarion

With Grampie in Philly

Davy Crockett Halloween

In Florida

You always loved LEGO

Philadelphia

with brother Matthew

Philadelphia

Mark in Germany

Grafenwoehr Germany

Your First Communion

Grafenwoehr Germany

Skiiing in Austria

Aunt Bobbie’s Wedding in Kansas

Matty Laura and Mark in Kentucky

Mark hugging his mom

Illinois

With cousin and Goddaughter Maria

Hudson River New York

New York City

New York City with Matthew

With Father DeJulio

Marquette Graduation

Erika and Mark’s Wedding dance

Mark Erika and Murphy waiting for Anna

New Father with First Born Anna

Michael and his Dad

Masters in Economics

Smith Mountain Lake

Tenth Anniversary

Columbus Car Show

Holy First Communion May 10, 2014

Selfie with Birthday Shirt from Me

and of course I should have included the best present ever

Been on a bit of a Beatles kick lately….

May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by Ruth Categories: Childhood, Family, PhotographyTags: birthday, celebration, childhood, family, Fort Knox KY, Germany, Growing Up, memories, Philadelphia, photography, postaday, travel 21 Comments

Philadelphia Saturday

The paper towel holder was smiling at me (to cheer fellow blogger Stef of Three Daily Delights ) three daily delights link. (
Stef comments faithfully)

Rodin Museum The Thinker

Iron work shadows on stoop

Hitching post and cobblestones

Greenhouse at night

iPhone pics from today’s walks

Regular camera photos to be uploaded at home when I’m back to computer

Guitar in window and a quote from John Lennon’s aunt

March 1, 2014March 1, 2014 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: cobblestones, greenhouse, hitching post, horse, ironwork, Philadelphia, postaday, shadow, smile, travel 12 Comments

It’s a Meat Week- blogging from Jim’s Steaks Philly

Steve and I drove out 290 miles after school. He’s going to a conference and Mary and I are making it a mini vacation. She’s back at the hotel but we hoofed it .6 miles to South Street to Jim’s Steaks

Here is a cheesesteak with

Yea, we ate organic cheddar from Mercer County on the drive out bit tonight it is Cheez Whiz , baby. No provolone.
Plenty of grilled onions

And here it is. We shared one.

More for Philadelphia tomorrow

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014 by Ruth Categories: Cooking and Eating, PhotographyTags: eating, food, fun, Philadelphia, Philly Cheesesteak, postaday, travel 7 Comments

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