From Fern Rock to Fern Wood, I have seen it all. After traveling to all the stations on SEPTA, a new map was put into good order. Now whenever I look at the SEPTA map is it no longer a mystery. It is a SEPTA map that includes the trolleys complete routes, finally.
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Just be careful on at the North Philly orange line. There are 2 North Philadelphia Stops and a North Broad. Also take caution with the neighborhood. If you want to transfer from Orange line to North Broad, remember to take the South Bound Exit. But is you ware going to North Philadelphia Regional Rail go for the North Exit, from the Orange line.
The little town that could, is what could be said about Ambler Borough. The small yet stunningly beautiful and lively municipality just outside of Philadelphia has seen its ups and down, and right now it is on an up, becoming a warm and hospitable yet very fashionable little city. Currently it has underwent its own arts and culinary arts renaissance.
The city seal is featured in several places across this borough. It features a pathway that resembles a treee splitting off into four structures: a factory, train, Lindenwold castle, and a mill. It became an independent of the township in 1888 (incorporated). But it was established much earlier. It was previously called Wissahickon, but changed its name to Ambler due to the heroic efforts of a nurse. In 1856 there was a horrific train wreck that killed over 50 people. Like a Superwoman, Mary Johnson Ambler appeared upon the scene to rescue people. On the city sidewalk you can see a colourized version of the seal.
Here is another version of Ambler's seal, taken from a parking sign. It was done some time ago, as you can see the paint starting to crack. Nonetheless, it is or was a fine facsimile of the borough seal.
The Norfolk Island Christmas flag is decorated with a traditional Christmas theme. A star is on top, there are multicolored presents underneath and multicoloured lights. Norfolk island is in the Southern Hemisphere and is a good place for Christmas in July, because it is wintertime in this little island.
When most people hear the word Norfolk they think of Norfolk, Virginia. But Norfolk, Australia is a completely different place. Yet,Yankee and Aussie Norfolks are named after the original Norfolk in England in East Anglia. But Norfolk, Australia is closer to the equator, thus it's climate is more like Daytona Beach in Florida at 29ยบ latitude. Also, Norfolk Island is much smaller than Norfolk, Virginia. In fact, about you could fit about nine Aussie Norfolks in one Virginia Norfolk.
Thing is, Australia does indeed have an island called Christmas Island, but its Norfolk's flag makes a better Christmas flag.
There are three African-American Washington State flag honors. Just like the official flag of Washington the colours and background are the same. Instead of the first US president, George Washington, we have George Washington Carver, America's most famous botanist. Thanks to his efforts millions of American children enjoy peanut butter sandwiches. Within the wake of Carver's life, PB&J became a right of passage childhood memory, which later led to that Penuut butta' jelly song.
George Washington Carver was born in bondage yet was able to become a tour de force in the scientific community, even when people of colour were setback with huge uneven challenges from the white establishment. And long before Al Gore, this Washington was a steadfast advocate for protecting the environment. Carver truly was a diamond among the rough. After all, he was born in Diamond, Missouri.
Mixed African-American Washington State Flag
Booker T. Washington also gets a Washington State flag honor. Another American born into bondage and set free by Lincoln, he became a pathfinder for racial equity after the civil war. Booker rose as leader, later to give advice to a sitting President—Theodore Roosevelt. Like the official George of Washington State, Booker was born in Virginia.
You can compare Booker Washington to the pop-culture comic heroes of Professor X and Magneto, who fought for "mutant rights." Booker was the original wheel chair bound "Professor Xavier" who pushed for coloured rights. Instead of taking on the racist laws directly, Washington advocated for working within the confines of Jim Crow, to slowly earn respect. In contrast, his equivalent "Magneto" would be W.E.B. DuBois. A similar situation arose in the 1960s with Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. But it was Dr. King who was like a "Professor X" and Mr. X who was like "Magneto."
Finally a fun African-American Washington State flag, This one is named after Mr. Washington, Denzel. This Washington like Booker used words to inspire, educate, and influence the public. Not directly with speeches and advocacy, but rather within the cinematic arts. Here, our modern day, most famous black Washington is wearing the uniform of a Union soldier as taken from the movie Glory 1989.
The official state flag of Washington for comparison; although he had no direct children these men are some of his best sons born in Washington's country.
The African American Virginia Flag features Harriet Tubman instead of an Amazon. Likewise a different kind of tyrant is being trampled over. The tyrant is a slave owner; he is dressed in a violet suit to match the ancient tyrant on the official flag of Virginia. Likewise Harriet is wearing a blue dress. A difference is that Tubman is holding a long shotgun instead of a spear, and she carries a bag full of supplies—no sword. For the tyrant, his overseer hat has been knocked off. Finally, Harriet is stepping on his whip, symbolizing the end of slavery in the US.
Also, to the left of Tubman is Presidential Proclamation 95, better known as the Emancipation Proclamation with its date January 1, 1863. The ancient custom of slavery seemed to be an impossible thing to rid society of, but by the 1860s this cruel institution became was outlawed within the United States of America. Yet for 99% of human history owning another person as property was a way of life. Its dismissal was met with great sacrifice and great bloodshed. It is proper to honor all souls involved with its passing, good and bad, for mercy is the way of America.
It is for memories like this, when the simple prayer of God Bless America holds its value.
When people in the USA think of New Jersey, they often think of the shore and amusement. Likewise in the UK, Brits think of the shore and amusement. Both Jerseys, Old and New, are famous for their coastlines and being a destination point for tanning and relaxation during the summertime.
For the United Jerseys Flag, the Goddesses have changed their clothing to old maid English medieval style. Instead of three plows, there are the three lions on the New Jersey's coat of arms, but the lions are on New Jersey blue instead of English red. The background has a red saltire of Jersey and finally, the coronet of old Jersey is placed upon the horse's head. Surely, there are few people who have heritage from Jersey and New Jersey. If so, this flag is dedicated to yous, as we say with a Jersey Accent.
New and Old Jersey are Fantastic Spots for Boating
European Jersey is by the coast of France, in the middle of the English Channel. Jersey is one part of the few parts of UK that sees eye to eye with US, via latitude with the United 48. The upper periscope-peninsula of Minnesota matches this latitude Jersey, UK. On the other hand, American Jersey is on par with the Belearic Islands of Spain or rather the boot heel of Italy. Although Euro Jersey is much smaller than Yankee Jersey, Original Jersey is action packed with history, castles, eating, and shopping.
I suppose it's high time for a EURO JERSEY style Monopoly version!? The player pieces could be a knight, British Bulldog, WWI battleship, a gurning face with a horse collar, a Rolls Royce, and a Spitfire airplane. Instead of Board Walk and Park Place, the
Funny thing is that American Jersey is the only official state flag to have a proper English style heraldic flag, all the other states use a post modern creative American type of heraldry that does not follow usual rules (to the amusement of traditional heralds). New Jersey's flag is perfectly of a regal spirit, unlike New York. This is one place where NJ outshines her shiny rival to the north. New Jersey has a classy flag, for a classy people.
The New Old York flag is a union of flags: New York in the USA and York in England. The Goddesses Liberty and Justice have donned medieval dresses with pointed princess hats. Likewise the crown is moved to respectful pose above the eagle. Finally, the coat of arms features the symbol of Yorkshire in the UK, a white rose.
Coincidentally, George Washington's ancestry traces itself back to old Yorkshire. Further it was in New York, NYC to be exact, is where Washington was inaugurated as the first US president in 1789. It should be noted that Old York is not referred to as Old York, but rather, simply as York. But both Yorks are on the East Coast of their respective nations.
Right now tensions between the UK and USA are at a all time low. The effect of mass media, Youtube, and Internet has made these once far off distances just closer than ever. The Harry Potter books also added a layer of unbreakable cement between these two nations. Likewise any person who has heritage from New York and York has props to fly this unique flag of harmony.
