The Philadelphia Examiner now featuring me

Posted by Spencer on Jun 18, 2009 in About Spencer, Conshohocken | 16221 commenthttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/06/18/the-philadelphia-examiner-now-featuring-me/The+Philadelphia+Examiner+now+featuring+me2009-06-18+16%3A47%3A28Spencer

I’ve been attempting to re-envision  myself as a writer. Part of that re-envisioning or reinvention is my current position, writing for the Philadelphia Examiner. The Examiner is a part of the very popular San Francisco Examiner website. They’ve expanded to include many local metros across the country. For the Examiner I will be covering the Conshohocken community.

It’s funny that I have to re-envision myself as a writer; yesterday was the 3 year anniversary of my WordPress site, and it’s been over 4 years total writing this blog. That’s approaching almost 800 posts in that time frame. I might actually be a writer, an unpaid writer, but a writer none the less.

So for all my Conshy friends, family, and peers – please add this page to your daily reads. Also, if you have article ideas for me, let me know.

Spencer’s Conshohocken Community Examiner Page

70′s era Phillies take another hit: Danny Ozark RIP

Posted by Spencer on May 7, 2009 in Philadelphia | 14450 commentshttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/05/07/70s-era-phillies-take-another-hit-danny-ozark-rip/70%27s+era+Phillies+take+another+hit%3A+Danny+Ozark+RIP2009-05-07+19%3A05%3A53Spencer

This has been a tough year for Phillies fans that grew up in the 70′s as I did.  First Harry Kalas and now Danny Ozark.  Ozark was not as beloved as Kalas – he managed the Phils for 7 years and never made the World Series, but without him, the Phillies don’t win the series in 1980. Those teams he had in the 70′s were fun to watch – Cash, Bowa, Maddox, Schmidt, Luzinski, Carlton, Johnstone, McGraw, among others.

No he didn’t win the series, but he set the stage and was part of the most successful stretch in history for the Phillies – from 1976-1983.

Ozark is survived by his wife, Ginny, two children and three grandchildren.

SEPTA needs to move into the 20th century

Posted by Spencer on May 6, 2009 in Customer Service, Philadelphia | 14410 commentshttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/05/06/septa-needs-to-move-into-the-20th-century/SEPTA+needs+to+move+into+the+20th+century2009-05-06+20%3A45%3A55Spencer

On my way into Philly to meet some former co-workers for a drink. I’m taking SEPTA public transit and I’ll give them props when deserved but today the deserve complaints. SEPTA charges extra for buying tickets on the train but provides no way to buy tickets ahead of time at most stations. No online e-tickets, no ticket machines, and few ticket counters with decent hours. What’s worse is that SEPTA tickets expire, so you can’t buy a few in advance and just keep them around.

In this day and age, with all the technological advances available this simply makes no sense.

SEPTA – you can do better than this.

Save the Conshohocken Fireworks

Posted by Spencer on Apr 28, 2009 in Conshohocken | 13710 commentshttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/04/28/save-the-conshohocken-fireworks/Save+the+Conshohocken+Fireworks2009-04-28+15%3A32%3A10Spencer

Every year since I moved into this house, I’ve had a little get together on our deck to celebrate Independence Day. Drinks, food, and then walk over to the fireworks on the west side of town. Yes the fireworks are on the 3rd – don’t ask me why, maybe it’s because it’s cheaper, maybe so as not to compete with Philly’s display, regardless they are on the 3rd, and this year they may not happen at all.

In these trying economic times…

Conshohocken can’t afford fireworks this year. There is a fundraising effort underway to bring the fireworks back. If you’ve been past my house before for the party, consider donating a couple of dollars to the effort. This weekend there will be a Pig Roast Fundraiser to save the Conshohocken fireworks.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Conshohocken Bocce Club, 339 West 3rd Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Donation: $20 at the door
Free Food: Pig Roast, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Etc………..
Free Drink: Beer and Soda
Contact: Liam McGuigan, cell (215) 518-6358, liam@coventrycg.com

Philadelphia Eagles Draft Advice

Posted by Spencer on Apr 25, 2009 in Philadelphia, Sports | 13674 commentshttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/04/25/philadelphia-eagles-draft-advice/Philadelphia+Eagles+Draft+Advice2009-04-25+16%3A03%3A07Spencer

This is more for the fans than the Eagles.  I’ve been hearing all the fans and media talk about trading our last remaining 1st round pick for Anquan Boldin.  While I would love for Boldin to play for the Eagles, everyone needs to realize there are more pressing concerns.  Brian Westbrook has never been the picture of durability, and he’s turning 30.  If the Eagles have a chance to find a back that can replace him, they absolutely need to do that.  If that means they need to trade up to get Knowshon Moreno or Chris “Beanie” Wells, they need to do that.  If this means they can’t trade for Boldin, then so be it.

Listen to me here: wide receiver is the least important offensive position on the field.  The offensive line, quarterback, and running back are much important to an offense in that order.  I’m including the tight end in the O-line, but if you want to separate it, then yes – WR is more important than TE. Having a top notch WR is gravy and if you’re deficient in any of the other positions, fix those first.  The Eagles can boldly address a huge problem at the RB position, and a Ryan Moats type 2nd round pick ain’t going to do it.

Thank goodness the Eagles rarely listen to the fans and press, don’t start now.

Bird’s Nest on our front porch

Posted by Spencer on Apr 24, 2009 in Conshohocken, spencer's photos | 13641 commenthttp://www.iamspencer.com/2009/04/24/birds-nest-on-our-front-porch/Bird%27s+Nest+on+our+front+porch2009-04-24+17%3A30%3A29Spencer

Birds Nest

Originally uploaded by speener.

They couldn’t pick a busier spot, but every year birds nest in our front porch – and most every year the nest blows away. Hoping this year they’re successful.