I grew up in the Linda Pollin Memorial Housing Projects. First of all, I did not know that it was built in memory of Abe Pollin's daughter. In fact, I didn't even know the name, Abe Pollin. I was a child, so I thought it was just a name given to the apartments. At the time, my siblings and I had no idea that we lived in a housing project. Well, the complex had a swimming pool, and the grounds were well kept. Also, it didn't resemble the well known surrounding projects like Valley Green , Condon Terrace , or Wahler Place . The manager was Ms. Royster who was sort of a no-nonsense type of landlord based on the conversations I heard from grownups. However, she seemed nice; plus, we all played with and knew her son, John. Well, although Mr. Pollin passed away back in 2009, I would still like to thank him for building the "LP" as we used to call it. When I became old enough to learn that it was built by Mr. Pollin to honor his ...
This is my friend's house. His name is Jay. This is a picture of Jay's downtown condo. He has a nice spot! Plus, it's surrounded by trees so it's cool in the Summer. Anyway, he asked me to check in on the place from time to time. I went by there yesterday and all is quiet. Good news!!!! He'll be back on Monday, March 20th on the first day of Spring. I hope that he brings me some of those little ginger biscuits from his flight.
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lol. Do you want something to wash down those "sesame crackahs?" Maybe a half of can of sprite. They don't usually give you the whole can anymore. :)
Haa haaa! :) I guess that she has. I'm eating biscuits, scones and chutney on a regular basis. Oh, and I love Mango Archar.
Yes, the South Africans are heavily influenced by the British and the Indians as you know. Tell me, why "unfortunately" when you mention Kenya?
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Mrs Bess? Oh! I have a confession to make to Mrs Bess... I am a groupie, I am a groupie!!!.. I hope she doesn't mind. I am addicted to her husband's write-ups...He is a great Author. Frankly I think he should publish his work :)
You're check is in the mail for all of your kind, kind words. :)Also, my wife wants to know if you could come over tonight to prepare a special meal for us. She's willing to share the affection as long as you put in some work. lol :)
Thanks for clearing that up.
You "spent all day making love to the Porcelain God.?" That made me giggle, but I am so sorry to hear that your sick. I hope that you are feeling better today. I would hate for you to be sick all weekend long. Take care.
Yes, I love mango!
Thank you and have a great weekend! I look forward to reading you on Monday.