Just finished the Murder Room by Michael Capuzzo. It is about how the Vidocq Society was started in Philadelphia to help solve cold cases.
Terrific book.
I grew up in Broomall, PA. Just outside of Philadelphia. My grandparents owned Bob's Grill at 68th and Chester. My Dad's side of the family worked for Atlantic Refining/Atlantic Richfield/ARCO.
I live near you, now, in Monrovia. Ask away!
Yes, the peacocks are still here. I had one on my roof here in Monrovia not that long ago. They have been hauled back from as far as LaVerne!
One Christmas a friend of ours actually trapped and cooked one. I have to say~after the fact, it was delicious.
I am going to the track tomorrow with...
Funny you should mention the Zodiak Killer.
I arrived at work today and was telling my coworker that I received a Kindle for Christmas, My first purchase was true crime: Most Evil: Avenger, Zodiac, and the further serial murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel.
Come to find out, Steve Hodel, the...
The Bob's on Del Mar has just opened in the last year or so.
Shakey's on Foothill in Arcadia was demolished for a Walgreen's--go figure. The aging of Arcadians!
Taylor's Meats is still in Howies. There are only fruits and veggies for sale, too. The regular old market closed a few years ago, as well as Roesses Market on Lima.
Helen Elizabeth (After deceased Mother of my Father) Anne (confirmation name, after Grandmother on Mother's side)
Three generations of Walter James'.
Pearl, Bertha and Winifred in my tree!
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