I moved to Harrisburg about 13 months ago. Today as I was driving on Pennsylvania 581, with the sunroof open and windows down, singing along with Eddie Money and Ronnie Spector, I realized how happy I am. When I finished my master's degree in public policy, I wanted to use it to help rebuild Detroit, the city I truly love. Of course, reality intervened, and there were no jobs in any field, let alone in a non-profit working to rebuild Detroit (there are quite a few of those). You all know the story of how I ended up here, and I realize how incredibly fortunate I am. And how my life was turned upside down in 2009, and I am a better, stronger, happier person than ever. Life is so good.
My pictures today were taken at Hershey Gardens in (of course) Hershey, PA. The gardens were originally on the grounds of the Milton Hershey mansion. Milton founded The Hershey Company in 1894, when he developed a chocolate coating for caramel candies. Ultimately, through mass production, he was able to make chocolate candy affordable, not just a luxury for the upper class. I have periodically published pictures of Hershey, including my favorite, the roller coaster at night.
Hershey Gardens were established in 1937, when Milton Hershey wanted a garden to share his rose bushes with the public. The garden was originally 3-1/2 acres of rose bushes. By 1942, it had expanded to its current size, 23 acres.
I have never seen a perfect Lilypad until now.
Obviously these are roses!
Last but not least, the Royal Chocolate Distinction Poppy:
Tomorrow: Baltimore. I can't wait. Have a wonderful week!
My pictures today were taken at Hershey Gardens in (of course) Hershey, PA. The gardens were originally on the grounds of the Milton Hershey mansion. Milton founded The Hershey Company in 1894, when he developed a chocolate coating for caramel candies. Ultimately, through mass production, he was able to make chocolate candy affordable, not just a luxury for the upper class. I have periodically published pictures of Hershey, including my favorite, the roller coaster at night.
Hershey Gardens were established in 1937, when Milton Hershey wanted a garden to share his rose bushes with the public. The garden was originally 3-1/2 acres of rose bushes. By 1942, it had expanded to its current size, 23 acres.
I have never seen a perfect Lilypad until now.
Obviously these are roses!
Last but not least, the Royal Chocolate Distinction Poppy:
Tomorrow: Baltimore. I can't wait. Have a wonderful week!
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