tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post2752720534801963050..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: In The City of Brotherly LoveDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-9508286231860482572012-05-15T08:48:10.771-04:002012-05-15T08:48:10.771-04:00I'll choose to assume that Patti is being very...I'll choose to assume that Patti is being very legalistic when she mentions not knowing anyone who lives in Phil...as someone who was a resident from 1996-2008 and now resides about 2.5 miles outside the city limits, which I traverse every working day, at least.<br /><br />So, a NoirCon is unlikely in your future? Sorry I've missed this post till now, and all is well with your sister?<br /><br />My favorite city from personal experience would still tend to be Portland, OR, but that's from a daytrip, mostly...ask Richard Robinson how residence, with or w/o PORTLANDIA, feels...Todd Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815516018079824802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-45992210527164176732012-05-01T19:38:11.456-04:002012-05-01T19:38:11.456-04:00And I have a very special sister, Reb. Actually I&...And I have a very special sister, Reb. Actually I'm blessed with three. And I like that pic as well.<br /><br />Charles, I will always take woods over pavement but enjoy the occasional trip.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-23937778640492676422012-05-01T16:39:24.109-04:002012-05-01T16:39:24.109-04:00I'm more a fan of wild woods than cities, but ...I'm more a fan of wild woods than cities, but I did enjoy Boston when I was there. Every city has some wonderful offerings, museums, bookstores, food, what have you.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-92159575591434374932012-05-01T12:56:48.717-04:002012-05-01T12:56:48.717-04:00Your a good brother to take your sis for surgery. ...Your a good brother to take your sis for surgery. Glad you enjoyed the city this time and I like the photo of you and Ava looking at the city.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-28575677640846521202012-04-30T21:18:39.224-04:002012-04-30T21:18:39.224-04:00Nancy, I hope we can introduce her to many more ad...Nancy, I hope we can introduce her to many more adventures. Some of my richest memories as a kid were our family vacations/trips.<br /><br />John, Independence Hall would be in my top ten places to visit next time around. The city is a playground for a history buff like myself.<br /><br />Mates, We were glad to help and will again at a moment's notice. I'm very thankful that the surgery seems to be a success. And I almost forgot the car in neutral episode. That should have made this blog post. :)<br /><br />That I did, Leah.<br /><br />Rich, You have so many interesting stories to tell, sir. And I'm looking forward to hearing them all.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-84276949246421005362012-04-30T20:06:06.579-04:002012-04-30T20:06:06.579-04:00Been there twice, once in 1979 where we visited al...Been there twice, once in 1979 where we visited all the tourist spots, once in '93 after IMAGE comics burst on to the scene. At the Philadelphia Comic Con I watched the now silly-seeming spectacle of writer Peter David "debate" artist Todd (Spawn) McFarlane about upping the mentality of comics. In spite of that, I liked Philly a lot!Richard Proschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314680709014254183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-76501156204551012582012-04-30T15:38:13.789-04:002012-04-30T15:38:13.789-04:00Great attitude. Glad you opened your mind and enjo...Great attitude. Glad you opened your mind and enjoyed the experience.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-83336664457444324992012-04-30T13:56:54.058-04:002012-04-30T13:56:54.058-04:00Thanks so much to my caregivers. The excellent dri...Thanks so much to my caregivers. The excellent driving skill of my brother even though I knocked the car into neutral without his knowledge and to my lovely sister-in-law for her expert eye dropping technique. And most of all my beautiful Ava for her never ending entertainment. The most fun anyone could have while enduring surgery!!!Mateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445464024689157181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-42358171897974801132012-04-30T13:39:46.722-04:002012-04-30T13:39:46.722-04:00Never been there, but I'd really like to go. I...Never been there, but I'd really like to go. I've always wanted to visit the various historical attractions, like Independence Hall. I'd also like to take the tour of Eastern State Penitentiary. Now I just need to find a way to talk the wife into it.John DuMondhttp://armedrobbery.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-70960229522961472322012-04-29T18:41:32.788-04:002012-04-29T18:41:32.788-04:00Thanks for sharing your visit to Philly. I've...Thanks for sharing your visit to Philly. I've not been there, but you made it sound very interesting. What an exciting place for your young daughter to experience. Love the pictures.Nancy Silkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048388865894579540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-4797651946542665152012-04-29T06:56:23.252-04:002012-04-29T06:56:23.252-04:00Alyssa, She is going to earn the big money in this...Alyssa, She is going to earn the big money in this family. :)<br /><br />And I'll be ready by then, Naomi!<br /><br />Thanks, Dave!David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-76940771162375624242012-04-29T05:56:03.757-04:002012-04-29T05:56:03.757-04:00Lovely post, full of good things. I appreciated th...Lovely post, full of good things. I appreciated the organising ability oy your little'un - and the Lincoln quote.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-221437668310023472012-04-28T17:54:19.405-04:002012-04-28T17:54:19.405-04:00It could happen!It could happen!Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-43696789126673985542012-04-28T16:15:53.979-04:002012-04-28T16:15:53.979-04:00I've never been to Philadelphia, although Nati...I've never been to Philadelphia, although National Treasure perked my interest. Sounds as if it was a lovely mini-vacation.<br /><br />I'll look out for Ava in the baby Gap ads... :)alyssa goodnighthttp://alyssagoodnight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-68832944802836423012012-04-28T16:04:41.606-04:002012-04-28T16:04:41.606-04:00It’s a balancing act, Bucko. That’s why next time ...It’s a balancing act, Bucko. That’s why next time I think I will appreciate the city even more. Our #1 mission was my sister and sight-seeing was secondary. Next time around we will be more prepared. Btw thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Ron, Kind of a weird quote placed there but it seemed to fit. At least to my way of thinking. <br /><br />Naomi, And then she can take over formatting the BTAP stories, right? :)David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-46991062423518770472012-04-28T15:56:10.416-04:002012-04-28T15:56:10.416-04:00Ava is so cute, and getting so big! Now that she&#...Ava is so cute, and getting so big! Now that she's organizing the tissue, she'll be about ready to move on to diapering her dolls/stuffed animals.Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-42417855485626883182012-04-28T13:35:07.831-04:002012-04-28T13:35:07.831-04:00Thanks for the glimpse into your lives...I'm a...Thanks for the glimpse into your lives...I'm a Pittsburgh guy, having lived there for a year in the 1980s. Often sorry I left it. It's on the cusp of East/MidWest; I think of it as a town that believes it's a city...Your Lincoln quote reminds me of the line from the song "Streets of Bakersfield"--"You don't know me, but you don't like me."Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-30604005360354774912012-04-28T13:00:28.678-04:002012-04-28T13:00:28.678-04:00Philly is a gritty place but it has astonishing ar...Philly is a gritty place but it has astonishing art, better all the more so because, well, you don't expect it. I steel myself to get to the city but then appreciate it all the more once I walk its streets. Glad you could write while helping your sister and keeping your daughter amused!buckohttp://cowboylands.net/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-4653084842347657142012-04-28T12:32:40.894-04:002012-04-28T12:32:40.894-04:00The docs and nurses at Wills are nothing short of ...The docs and nurses at Wills are nothing short of incredible, Patti. And the shops, restaurants, etc along Walnut will see my business again when I can return for a vacation. So much to take in and I know I only caught a sliver of what the city has to offer.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-76277479964940110452012-04-28T11:59:05.901-04:002012-04-28T11:59:05.901-04:00I am from Philly and had an eye operation in Wills...I am from Philly and had an eye operation in Wills Eye Hospital as a child. My mother had her corneas replaced there in the nineties. <br />We were there in Nov. 2010 for Noircon most recently.<br />I love Philly although I now know no one who lives there and that makes me sad. <br />It shares some of the problems of Detroit but it still has a viable downtown.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.com