Monthly Archives: August 2012

So Long Summer!

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Mama and the Boys

When I first came into possession of the 200 negatives that comprise the Capewell Glass Negative Collection, I knew next to nothing about them or who the people were in the photographs. As time went on, I assembled evidence sometimes … Continue reading

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Sewing A Fabric Box

It’s been a hectic summer and I’ve managed to streamline my morning beauty routine: a few flicks of a mascara wand, lip stain, and pin my hair up before bolting out the door. I saw some cute fabric boxes they … Continue reading

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Cherry Cake

I got this recipe for cherry cake from a neighbor that I’ve been wanting to try out. I like simple cakes, one pan, no frosting, a little fruit, good with a cup of coffee. This one fits the bill! I … Continue reading

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Save Now for Your Trip to the Moon

Saturday marked the untimely passing of the First Man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. I was six years old going on seven during the summer of 1969, and I like millions of people across the world was glued to the … Continue reading

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Here Comes The Airplane!

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Westville’s Independent Fire Company No. 2 Gets Mechanized

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Long Distance From Mars

I had a balsa wood box lying around in my studio decided to decorate the lid with this image of what I like to call “Spock and Madonna’s love child”.

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What I Miss About Comics…Joe Kubert

Sadly, last week marked the passing of a comics giant – Joe Kubert.

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Mexican Pizza

I first had this pizza in a small restaurant in Connecticut and loved it! I recreated it at home substituting sharp cheddar cheese for the mozzarella the restaurant used. It’s a quick, throw together dinner, and has become part of … Continue reading

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The Gallery After Dark

We got into Market East Station late last night and the mall connected to the train station was closed. Security gates in mall always remind me of Dawn of the Dead.

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The Perils of Family Dishwashing

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Fireman Capewell and an Apparatus

Keeping with our fire department theme that I started with last week’s post, here is a photo of Westville’s John B. Capewell in a firefighter’s uniform.

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Bacon Bow Tie

My experimentation with digital grounds continues! I thought it would be fun to make a bow tie out of fabric I created, specifically a bacon bow tie.

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