In preparation for my fast-approaching month of being a Pennsylvaniavore, I’ve begun collecting some non-perishables. Thinking ahead about bread and breakfast, I decided to go in search of some flour products milled in PA. Some inquiries on the internets turned up information about the Mill at Anselma, just a short trip out of Philadelphia in [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘greatest state ever’
July 23, 2008
BikePA: bicycle routes through the greatest state ever
We have a pretty strong cycling community here in PA, and I would like to call your attention to the excellent service provided by BikePA, an outfit that does grassroots level promotion of bike riding in the state.
BikePA’s website provides a helpful listing of regional bike clubs and cycling attractions as well as a bookstore [...]
July 21, 2008
it’s ag fair season!
July, August, September, and October is county fair time in the greatest state ever. If there is a person out there who doesn’t enjoy viewing giant vegetables, demolition derby, sheep judging, and competitive flower arranging while snacking on pierogies and funnel cake, I have not yet met him or her.
My favorite is the Bloomsburg Fair, [...]
July 15, 2008
Well done, Ed Rendell!
Whoops, we’ve had another bit of hiatus in our celebration of the Greatest State Ever, but we’re back! Hooray! Let’s just call it the spring break, eh?
With my first post back I’d like to give a high five to our governor Ed Rendell, who’s just become chairman of the National Governors Association.
As head of NGA, [...]
April 13, 2008
centralia, GSE
My friends Meaghan and Chris Zeiner, residents of Capron, IL, checked out Centralia and environs last weekend. Here’s what Meaghan had to say:
I’ll admit that my early experiences with Pennsylvania were not pleasant. When you are a 4-year old child trapped in the backseat of a ‘78 Chevy Monza driving from Iowa to visit [...]
April 8, 2008
shake your moneymaker, Allegheny County!
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Allegheny County has ranked #1 in the state for tourist spending, with Philadelphia following just behind at #2.
You can check out the article here.
March 26, 2008
a PA spelling bee
This is my latest brilliant idea for Pennsylvania Day celebration activities. There are so many terrific place names in our state that they seem to demand a spelling bee as a part of the festivities. I realize that this counts as planning well in advance, but since it just popped into my head I’m writing [...]
March 12, 2008
a short moment of self absorption
Checking out the search engine terms that lead people through the tubes to our PA blog has been making me laugh. This is a list provided by WordPress of the search terms that have been used twice or more to find us. The striking things here include the fact that the love of jacuzzis shaped [...]
March 7, 2008
speaking of cycling in the GSE
As Christian mentioned back in January, PA is an ideal place to be if you’re a cyclist. And this year, it’s getting a little more interesting with the new under-25 category Tour of Pennsylvania pro race. This is going to be a six-day stage race from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, offering $150,000 in prize money. It’s [...]
