The Walk Across the Ben Franklin.
In July 2003, Glen, his sister Brenda (who was visiting from Canada) and I walked across the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is massive...no photo can really illustrate that. With all of that steel, the cars whizzing by just below, the Delaware River -- though certainly not a fast moving river in this location -- powerfully flows beneath, one gets a solid sense of insignificance. And awe. Click on the picture of the bridge to see the gallery, or click here.

The Horseshoe Crab Love Fest.
Fathers Day 2003. Glen and I went to visit my folks in Little Egg Harbor; my sisters and the kids were there, too. Later in the day, Glen and I took the three older kids for a walk to the cul-de-sac bulkhead at the end of Radio Road. Turns out we got to witness a really cool event: Horseshoe crab mating. It was really interesting -- and, admittedly, a bit strange, too -- to watch. The crabs were everywhere, EVERYWHERE, and it doesn't appear that they are monogomous. Or even temporarily monogomous. The crabs come out during the new moon in June and it's just a big ole love fest. I feel a bit like a voyeur, but oh well. Click on the picture of the horseshoe crab to see the gallery, or click here.

The South Street Mosaics.
There are areas of Philadelphia that are stunning. A stretch of South Street is one such place. Some of the locals have covered the buildings in the area with mosaics. Some are cool pictures, some mosaics deliver messages. Some incorporate more than the usual tile and mirror: there are bottles, doll parts, bike parts, household fixtures, and more. If you go see the mosaics, be sure to check out the side streets in the area; you'll find even more great art there. Oh, there are more mosaics in the neighborhood of the Painted Bride Art Center (which itself is decorated in mosaics), around Vine and Second Streets. Click on the picture of the mosaic to see the gallery, or click here.