Whenever I need cheering up, I visit the Phipps Conservatory in Oakland near downtown Pittsburgh. Last month, I went the day after Sandy hit our area and visited the mum show there. Since, I’m recovering from the flu and getting ready for Thanksgiving, I thought I’d share some of the beauty I saw on my visit rather than writing a post today.
More than 100 years old, the Phipps began an expansion in 2000, which eventually incorporated energy efficiency and sustainable conservation into the multi-year plan.
Happy Thanksgiving to all you. I’m grateful you read my blog and even more grateful when you leave a comment. Do you have a place you go to when you need a little cheer on a dreary day?
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I love Phipps. I miss going there. (Where don’t I miss going?) It was right beside campus, so it was an easy visit when I was in college.
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I thought about you when I wrote this and hoped it brought back good memories. Sounds like you need a big dose of the Pittsburgher.
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It has been far too long. Thanks for thinking of me!
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Wishing you a full recovery and a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanks and same to you. Doc just curtailed my holiday travel so hubby and I will be holed up together with me sick and him watching football.
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Hope you’re feeling better.
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Thanks. Just returned from doctor and I’ve been put on some nasty antibiotics.
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Thanks. Just returned from doctor and I’ve been put on some nasty antibiotics.
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Bummer! Let’s hope they work fast enough so that you can enjoy your Thanksgiving meal.
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