We visited the Philadelphia Magic Gardens in Philadelphia. It is a non-profit organization, folk art environment, and gallery space on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth. The mosaics are made up of everything from kitchen tiles to bike wheels, Latin-American art to china plates. It is well-worth a visit!
We stay with dear friends in their gracious home when visiting New Jersey. This gate leads into their charming garden. As you would expect, the garden does not disappoint.
Here, Mother enjoys time in the sun. As I have mentioned before, Mother is extremely frugal. I had a new experience on the way home. Just so you know, it is possible to stow eight fresh eggs, three-quarters loaf of bread and eight nectarines in a carry on without crushing them, even if that carry on has two pairs of jeans, two shirts, underwear, a nightgown, and toiletries as well as a heavy-weight three-quarter winter down jacket Mother talked my daughter out of while we were in New Jersey. All items got home in perfect condition due to skillful packing and astute delegation. I know you won’t have any trouble guessing who got bags through airport without egg casualties!
Mother is open if anyone is looking for a travel companion.
I love the Magic Gardens! Hope you had a great time ☺️
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We did. Are you from Philly?
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New Jersey! I went to school in south jersey so really close to philly
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On the way to Haddonfield right now!
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From Nutstrok
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Thanks
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I just love her!
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She’s a keeper!
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🙂
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Thanks. I am honored
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Sounds like an amazing trip and I’m seriously impressed about being able to bring eggs along!!!
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It’s a gift! (Or curse)
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Hahahaha
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I love traveling with your mother, as long as you are there to narrate. You called her frugal. I call myself a miser. I think frugal sounds much nicer, but I don’t know that I qualify.
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No, she calls herself frugal. I call her a tightwad. When she cooks for herself, a chicken thigh lasts two meals. At my house, she eats two and takes two pieces home for later.
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LOL!!! She is a stitch.
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Packing eggs in a carry on bag is a first for me. I’m relieved to say I’ve never tried it. 🙂
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Then you must travel with Mother.
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That’s a beautiful garden with all the knicks and knacks stuck in it. You mother makes a fabulous travel companion 🙂
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She is always enthusiastic!
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It’s amazing what you got into that carry-on. Sounds like the trip was a bit success. 😀 — Suzanne
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That was supposed to be “a big success” not bit. Sorry about that. 😦
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Like I heard someone say once, “I ain’t no typer.”
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one amazing person!! Love this and the pictures! Hi MOM!
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Thanks. We are lucky to have our little mother. I appreciate her.
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What a doll!
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I thoroughly enjoy your mother!
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I do, too!
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South Philly is a unique place. ☺ Did you have a cheesesteak while there ?
Your mom and the travelling eggs…hysterical. Somehow, I get it.
And if you’re hiring her out, there will be a lot of takers. Never a dull moment. 💕
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How much do you think I could get. I forgot to post. She wore her most favorite walking shoes and the soles broke in half. She didn’t want to buy more because she has four new pair at home. (Believe me, she got a good deal or she wouldn’t have four new pair)She tried to glue them and when that didn’t hold, we had to go to DSW and get some that met her criteria, comfort, price, and color. She won’t pay more than 35% MSRP. Thank God, we found just what she wanted, taupe canvas loafer-looking walking shoes for $19.99. What are the odds on finding that exact shoe?
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She knows what she wants. ☺
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Indeed!
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I’m impressed with your packing skills! Your mom must be quite a fun traveling companion! I have never heard of the Magic Gardens before but they look really cool. I’m going to put a visit to them on my summer bucket list.
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Oh, do that. I loved my visit.
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I’d have been petrified to walk down those stirs incase something fell on me lol
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They were really steep with no rail!
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Your mum must be so handy to have around! Mind you, I bet I would have broken the eggs! 🙂
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Oh, I was well-cautioned! Believe me!
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Fresh eggs. OMG. Your mom is mega amazing.
That’s an interesting place you visited. Bet one can spend more than one day looking around. 🙂 Your mom is a c.h.a.r.a.c.t.e.r. -D ❤
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She doesn’t take guff off anybody. If she tells me to haul eggs a thousand miles, I say, “Yes ma’am.”
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It does look like an amazing place, Linda. You might have a lot of takers on your offer. 🙂 By the way, I mentioned your post with the 50 great jokes in my radio programme today. 🙂
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Oh, can I listen. Can you send me link? Thanks!
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If I did not know it is your mother, I wouldn’t believe it! Awesome! 8 fresh eggs in all arrived in one piece! Oh, and such a fantastic garden!
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You know the truth, don’t you. There was no way she would waste all that fresh food!
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NO WAY!!! She is amazing! Please hug her from me the next time you see her!
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That will be tomorrow. We are going to garden store!
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Awh, enjoy!
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She is a character. I am sorry I missed you guys!
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Next time we will stay 2 extra days.
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Great. I just voted for you! Congratulations.
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Hey, thanks. I was so surprised to be nominated. I am such a country bumpkin, it still surprises me people are interested in my ramblings.
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Linda! You are far from a country Bumpkin. You are warm, funny, genuine and someone I know I would love to meet! 🙂
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I look forward to it! Thank you!
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What a cool place to visit! I am amazed that she got home with 8 fresh eggs without them getting broken. Just think of how delicious they are going to taste!
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Actually, I did the transport with plenty of direction from her. Four of them are history.
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Oh, so you are the one that got them to the final destination unbroken! LOL! Ya’ll have already eaten 4 of them.
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Not me, her. She eats two every morning. All I had to do was get them home intact.
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LOL! Well, she has (had) enough for 4 mornings!
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You know it!
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Hahaha!
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I hope you don’t think I tasted any.
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Hahahaha! I didn’t even think about that. LOL!
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