As election season starts up, the national media begins to talk about appealing to 'real Americans'. This seems a little silly. It suggests that there is one real essence, one true version of America. There is no one true version of Philadelphia; there are different aspects, perspectives, neighborhoods and angles. Some may be neater than others. Some may have need of repair, and others do not. If one dot on the USA map doesn't have a single 'real' version, how could the entire country?
July 4th has just past, a day that Philadelphia once played a prominent role in. Though there were readings of the Constitution by Independence Hall, and a parade in historical costume, I thought I would share some photos of another real part of America.
As a quick side note, some of the festivities around 4th of July can be very over the top. A few years ago, the historical re-enactor who plays Ben Franklin and the woman who plays Betsy Ross were married by Mayor Nutter at city hall.
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| Waiting for Night to Fall at a Drive In Movie Theater |
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| Drive In Movie Screen in Massachusetts |
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| A Much Enjoyed Belly Rub |
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