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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Christmas Bytes
One Christmas morning some 30-odd years ago my Father snapped this photograph on his Sears-branded Pentax SLR as my brother unwrapped a Sears-branded Atari 2600 known as the Sears Video Arcade. In between my brother and me is the box … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged 1982, Atari 2600, Christmas Bytes, Cristmas, Kickstarter, Wild Mouse Films
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First Days of School
Posted in Animated GIF, News
Tagged first day of school, the most wonderful time of the year
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This Old House
John B. Capewell and his family lived in Westville, New Jersey as did his parents and some of his siblings. I doubt that this was John’s house. It’s pretty big for four people. It may have been his father’s house. … Continue reading
Love Story
Just when I thought there were no good fish left in the sea, I met someone while I was on vacation and I’m in love!!! He’s warm, enjoys foreign films, candlelit dinners, and long walks on the beach. Okay, so … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Mrs. Crankipants, News, Philadelphia
Tagged bus ads, cheesesteaks, love, Pat's Steaks
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Strawberry Icebox Pie
This was my “Last-Cookout-of-the-Summer” pie, also known as “I need to bring a pie, but there is no way I’m turning on the oven”. Keebler pre-made Graham Cracker Crusts, how I love thee! You do have to spend a few … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged easy pies, graham cracker crusts, strawberries
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The Sun Sinks Over Christian Street
Posted in Philadelphia
Tagged Christian Street, clouds, God Rays, Philadelphia, South Philly
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The Scrapmobile
At the parking lot on 13th Street and Washington Avenue.
Posted in Truck Mascots
Tagged Ford, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Scrapman, Tigger, toy, truck mascot
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