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Monthly Archives: September 2012
John and the Boys in a Kiddie Car
Pictured above is John B. Capewell of Westville, New Jersey wedged into a kiddie car and holding his two sons, John Jr. and Henry O. Capewell. Henry, the younger of the two boys, was born in 1908 so this photograph … Continue reading
Homemade Laundry Detergent
I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for a couple of years now. I found the recipe for it on Modcottage – a site that sadly rode off into the sunset – so I thought I’d share. Making your own … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, News
Tagged borax, DIY, Fels-Naptha, homemade laundry detergent, Oxy-Clean, washing soda
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
A new school year begins and I’m gearing up for the bake sales! I’ve been testing out a few new recipes to go beyond the usual cupcake and brownie route. These were easy to throw together and are very rich … Continue reading
Horribly Realistic!
There was a long period in comics where you could always count on ads featuring either fake vomit or artificial dog droppings. I always wondered where this sort of stuff was made. Was it a factory that specialized in novelty … Continue reading
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1967, 1973, ad, artificial, comic, comic book, Fantastic Four, humor, Jack Kirby, practical joke, puke, Stan Lee, vintage, vomit
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Market-Frankford El Headed for Frankford
I timed this shot just right. I saw the train coming around the bend, so I put my camera on a 10 second timer and hoped for the best. Lucky shot. I caught the train just as it pulled in.
Posted in Philadelphia
Tagged 69th Street, commute, elevated train, Market-Frankford, Philadelphia, photography, SEPTA, subway, Upper Darby, West Philly
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Give Peas A Chance
Posted in Animated GIF, Blast from the Past, Glorious Food
Tagged animated gif, dining, Food, humor, vintage
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