Name Change

After careful consideration, I have left behind the title of “Failed Writer’s Solace” and changed the name of the blog to the following, as well as once again customizing the look.  If you care to make a commentary or would like to question my choice, feel free.  More to come very soon.

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Trivial Trivia

Name this former U.S. Presidential candidate; the first candidate fielded for his party, an infleuntial essayist, a convicted felon, a clothing model and an infamous revolutionary.

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Another Perspective

I’ve long been a fan of reading Tom Ferrick in the Inky, and given my interests in Philadelphia’s mayoral race, I found his recent article of the city budget most enlightening.  For Philly residents, I highly suggest reading this, as well as going to the Next Mayor website, to get a clearer idea of what [...]

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No Review This Week

I was so distracted with all sorts of other things this week that I’ve little to say in terms of what interesting things went of the week of 02/18/07 – 02/24/07.  So (rather than faking it), there will be no “This Week in Review” this week.  Sorry, folks.  But there will be more to come [...]

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Trivial Trivia

Name this former Philadelphian, who wasn’t a big fan of Richard Nixon, was a bigger fan of Leonard Bernstein, and gets a brief mention in the 9/11 Commission Report.

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(A Late) This Week in Review

Philly News Item of the Week:
 - Temple Health cut 500 loose this week.  Many start to walk over to Jefferson, but many more former Grad Hospital employees tell them to piss off.
Hilarious Philly News Item of the Week:
 - Milton Street is throwing his hat into the mayoral race, maybe.  I can’t even make a joke here; [...]

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Michael Nutter Talks Taxes at Gracie’s

I was bemused to say the least when I read in last week’s City Paper that Michael Nutter, former city councilman and current mayoral candidate, would be appearing in Grace’s Tavern (23rd & Grays Ferry) on Feb. 12th to discuss Philadelphia tax reform issues. For those who have never been to Gracie’s (as I’m sure [...]

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Urban Oasis: Rittenhouse Square

“Urban Oasis” is a segment devoted to such places found here in the city of Philadelphia, though I will likely be doing articles on larger parks as well (bah, I can change the title later, right?).  I will open this segment with my favorite place in the city, Rittenhouse Square.

Much more lively in just about any other [...]

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Some Notes Regarding My Latest Venture…

As I mentioned recently, I purchased a brand-spanking new digital camera.  One use for my latest acquisition is to provide a bit of flair and enhanced look to this site.  Given the fact that I am a novice photographer, please bear in mind that my early shots might be, well, crappy.  Apologies to those who expect [...]

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This Week in Review

Philly News Item of the Week:
 - State Sen. Vincent Fumo was indicted on multiple counts of fraud and obstruction of justice this week.  The “king of Philadelphia”, well, just might be dead now.
State News Item of the Week:
 - Gov. Ed Rendell is proposing major tax shiftsfor the state.  That is, if he doesn’t get indicted for illegal [...]

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