Round Museum

By the look of the table clock the water ring is at 14. That means we’re four planks before a pint. It’s about time to get happy!

04.16.21

You have a few disks and a roll of string, so what trick could you use to make this Yo-yo work? A Barrel Roll? The Funny Bone? Buddha's Revenge? Skinning the Gerbil? Ah, nothing quite that complicated -- just thread a few long stitches around the outer edges of each Round and then pull the circles into rosettes. It's the Quilter's Twist.

04.15.21

We’re taking a close look at the fountain nozzle for a little bit, so step away from the pump and don’t touch that valve. No one wants a blast to the face right now.

04.14.21

Harry Kalas was a Hall of Fame Sports Broadcaster who was the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies radio and television broadcasts from 1971 until his death in 2009. He died of a heart attack in the announcer’s booth before a game versus the Nationals on April 13th. With a legendary career he called six no-hit games, six National League Championship Series, and three World Series in 1983, 1993, and 2008. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, with a large microphone monument, sod from Citizens Bank Park, and seats from Veterans Stadium.

In the Old City there have been whispers of a magical place, legends passed down through history that didn't seem like they could be real. And yet here it is, the Crystal Door Knob glistening in the sun. With a gentle turn to the right, you'll be entering another world. What secrets will be revealed? What knowledge to be gained?

04.12.21

Innocence. Reverence. Purity. Hope. A white rose can honor a loved one for a sad goodbye or a new beginning. Look forward and upward and hold onto hope.

04.11.21

Today is not the big one. But it's one year away from the big one. So enjoy this day to the fullest. Go for a bike ride. Pour a drink. Kick back. Chill out. You can start looking ahead to the milestone birthday with eyes wide open and fully dilated.

04.10.21

It's springtime, so maybe you have a little lettuce springing forth. Melissa does, and bets are that a delicious salad is very close to being on a plate. The beauty of growing your own is eating it and sharing it.

04.09.21

Draw a circle anywhere -- in pencil, pen, chalk or spray paint -- and this universal symbol focuses attention on the spot. Circle a word on a page, and there's the choice. Spray a circle on the brick sidewalk, and this is where the pipe will go.

04.08.21

Right here ready and waiting are quite a few yards of red material at your disposal. If you're rolling out the red carpet for someone, this will give them a nice, long, elaborate welcome.

04.06.21