Bus 40 Encounters
By Ann von Dehsen, November 14, 2019 — On Yom Kippur last month, I happened to get on the Route 40 bus. Immediately, an older woman, already seated, took my hand and invited me to sit down next to her. … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, November 14, 2019 — On Yom Kippur last month, I happened to get on the Route 40 bus. Immediately, an older woman, already seated, took my hand and invited me to sit down next to her. … Continued
By Delores Wilson, July 25, 2019 — Before I retired, I would take care of my business for the week on a Friday morning. Afterwards, I would go to the Reading Terminal for breakfast. I ate at the same lunch … Continued
By Hazel Nurse, May 16, 2019 — 1. I went to the bathroom to use the toilet. 2. I returned to bed and rested for a couple of hours 3. After peeping out of the window and gazing at the … Continued
By Joyce Woods, May 16, 2019 — Ten years ago after thyroid cancer surgery, I felt very low. I began taking walks with my husband and our dog, Go-Gough to pass the time away and to forget my troubles. … Continued
By Norman Cain, April 18, 2019 — I was determined to find out the truth. I want to know why Adul Mokun, in my class, did not dress in a black suit -like the male adherents of the nation of … Continued
By Liz Abrams, March 12, 2010 — [When I relocated] to South Philly central I felt out of place. The apartment building I live was occupied by older Americans who lived, educated, married, raised their children & grandchildren [there]. They were longtime … Continued
By Aileen Jefferson, June 9, 2011 — New faces, new experiences, And above all, speed. I’m finding at this market, Money-saving bargains. You’re seated on the train and 10 minutes later, you’re there. Where? The market of course! Tremendous advantages … Continued
By Danelle C., October 6, 2019 — When I was six years old, my parents decided that we were going to move from Haiti to America, just as most immigrants do, in search for a better life. I know a … Continued