Collingdale Corner

Archive for September 2008

Small Town USA – Not A Bad Thing

Posted by: Leese on: September 23, 2008

… you’ve had to be living under a rock if you aren’t aware of the press that’s been surrounding Sarah Palin regarding her “small-town-ness”.
Palin herself revels in the fact that she was born and raised in a small town and later mayored that same small town.
I’ve been meaning to post this :: blame squirrels for [...]

Just What Is It About Sarah Palin?

Posted by: Leese on: September 23, 2008

… POSITIVE EMOTION.
My husband nailed it :: um.. I bet he wishes! :: last week when he was watching Sarah Palin being intereviewed by Sean Hannity. He was sitting on the floor playing with the puppy and honestly, I didn’t even think he was paying attention. But all of a sudden he said POSITIVE EMOTION.
I [...]

Collingdale Florist Phyllis Grillo – Update

Posted by: Leese on: September 23, 2008

Last night I drove by Collingdale Florist on the way home from work and the huge neon sign was off. The corner was dim and only light shining was coming from inside Collingdale Deli.
I have to tell you that I got a lump in my throat and I felt my eyes well up a bit. [...]

Collingdale Florist ~ The End of an Era

Posted by: Leese on: September 22, 2008

I’m still trying to digest this.. I just can’t wrap my head around this reality.
Yesterday I found out that Phyllis Grillo, the woman who has owned and operated Collingdale Florist on MacDade and WoodLawn Ave passed away. She :: thankfully :: passed in her sleep and was found by her son on Saturday morning.
I was [...]

Worman Update: Juror’s Reactions

Posted by: Leese on: September 19, 2008

The front page of the Delco Times that looking at Worman was like looking into the eyes of Satan.
Too much credit. He’s more like a mindless minion…
At any rate.. the article is copied below. I read it… I almost lost my breakfast. In a way, I wish I was on that jury. I’m sure there [...]