Operation Rescue Lox

Good news friends,

Three out of four of the Lawrence street tenants (the fourth shall remain unidentified) have decided that it is time to rescue Lox. We're still forming our plans but fear not animal lovers, justice will be served. Or at the least, Lox will get to go on a walk.

Operation Rescue Lox (ORL) has officially begun....

Details to follow.

Welcome to Lawrence Street

I would like to introduce you to Lawrence Street.

Located in North Philadelphia, this prime real estate is home to 1 day care, a community garden, a women's shelter, a catholic worker house, a thrift store, and a park; all within a quarter mile of street. It is still hard for me to believe that this diverse and mature community is now my home. And in order for me to correctly portray the grandeur of such a place, I've included a detailed collage of pictures in order to fully bring this vivacious community to life.

Top 18 Reasons to live on Lawrence Street

#18. We Appreciate Puns

#17. We protect Historically Significant Architecture

Trailer lot across the street from our home.

Abandoned Warehouse (1 of 2)

#16. We are Responsible Drivers

Notice the orange tap and makeshift bumper

#15. We are Proactive in Ensuring our Safety

#14. We respect the Deceased

#13. We enjoy Outdoor Activities

Rock climbing house! Also falls under #6

#12. We practice Healthy Eating

#11. We are Generous with our Possessions

 Free pair of socks!

Meeting the needs of pirates, one leg at a time.

#10. We are Animal Friendly!

Happy city horse loves asphalt.

 Saddest dog in the world, previously blogged.

Dead rat in our backyard.

#9. We are Sensitive to the Needs of Others

I don't know about you but when summer comes around my grass allergies 

flare up like a dead rats belly. So in order to avoid further 

discomfort, we've decided to take out real grass and

 replace with this almost-real synthetic version. 

And those pesky squirrels! Who can live with 'em! 

Always stealing my nuts and livin in my trees! 

So we voted and went ahead and had them all 

replaced with this definitely not creepy version .....

#8. We are Interested in Proper Hygiene


                                     And will enforce by any means necessary...

What you are about to see is known as a "Pee Bottle". 

It's primarily an urban tradition where, after libations, one then empties oneself 

back into the bottle. Warning: only for men and bold women.

Oh sorry, I thought you said you wanted a closer view.

#7. We are Politically Active

#6. We are Resourceful and Creative

 A fire hydrant AND a trashcan.

What was once a plastic bag is now a man-made nest for endangered birds.

Notice our appreciation for art with the Norman Rockwell picture.

A shopping cart turned into a tiny prison for cats and gnomes.

#5. We are Concerned for the Well Being of Our Children

and encourage only family friendly tagging.

#4. We are Culturally Sensitive

Notice the many holidays celebrated throughout the year...

#3. We practice Environmental Sustainability

 This is a stump if you're unsure.

 My house's garden plot getting ready for spring with winter rye!

Our compost/dead rats last destination.

#2. We are Religiously Tolerant

 Virgin Mary one. Can you spy number 2? Let's take a closer looksy....

.

 There she is! Virgin Mary two.

 Ostracized Virgin Mary three 

(did she really think she could get away with snuggling with Santa?)

 Virgin Mary three and four.

 Virgin Mary six, bonus points for Moses in background.

My personal favorite, Virgin Mary with Tiara.

#1. We Care For Each Other

Love, La Loba