I have a neighbor whose home features festive lights for any and all occasions—red and green for Christmas, red, white and blue for any patriotic holiday, orange for Halloween, etc. It’s fun and it’s cheerful.
It’s a sort of tradition for cartoonists raised in Philadelphia. For example, “Family Circus” by Bil Keane debuted on February 29th, 1960. Therefore, the kids age one year for every four.
The National Cookbook, authored by “A Lady of Philadelphia” was published in 1850.It is important because it is the first cookbook in the United States to use exact measurements (Some in gills, but still…). The publicity-shy author was Hannah Bouvier Peterson, who went on to create a sensation with her later works about astronomy.
Come on, Heart! Your apartment almost certainly features a microwave.Remember, before the building you live in was divided into apartments,cooking was done via the fireplace.
The cartoon is funny, of course, but as a guide for a historic cemetery, I can assure you that it’s not far from the truth. “My” cemetery has many underground family vaults accessibleby ladder or hidden stairway.
I had a LGA (Legendary Great Aunt) who was certain it was faked. “It was done in Hollywood” she insisted, “They’ve got the best special effects”.