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April 28 & 29, Days 5 & 6 — Old Philadelphia to Germantown

All You Need Is Love Serendipity and love are the day’s themes. I meet Judy, friend Anny, and cousin Nate at Market East to walk today’s segment. Passing Love Park, we pause for a photo by the fountain, then head … Continue reading

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April 27, Day 4 — Manayunk to Old Philadelphia

El GPS o La Flecha Amarilla? Nathaniel’s dear friend Drew Farquhar meets me punctually at 9:00 and off we go to U of Penn. Three miles into the walk, I have a sudden revelation. The only way a GPS works … Continue reading

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April 26, 2012 Day 3 — Bryn Mawr to Manayunk

The First “Hurrah?” Well, today I get the Grand Shipley Send-off. Although this treatment may be completely in the school’s character, it is not at all what I expect. Surprise! Teaching 4th and 5th graders at the school where I … Continue reading

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April 25, 2012 Day 2 — Springfield to Bryn Mawr

“The Circle of Life” Melissa’s sweet voice and Fred’s heartfelt piano accompaniment of this Lion King piece play in my head as I walk today. What an amazing “Singing Us Forward” Concert last Saturday night, thanks to the hard work … Continue reading

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April 24, 2012 Day 1 — Cheyney to Springfield, PA

Beginnings can be both exciting and daunting. I just need to start, but Boston feels rather far away today. Nevertheless, I walk out the front door like a big boy—there goes step number 1. A cool sunny day bids me … Continue reading

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