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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Shed on the Edge of the Woods
I have a feeling that this shot was probably taken at the same time and place as last week’s Sawdust Pile. It’s in a similarly wooded area that looks to be in the process of being cleared. Paths look to … Continue reading
The Latest Thing on the Jean Scene!
Hello, one and all! It’s Mrs. Crankipants bidding you a joyous greeting from a time before the internet, a time of three television networks, a time of diminishing expectations and a time that a million hack comedians were all attempting … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Mrs. Crankipants
Tagged 1973, curious clutter, grade school, Hippie, jean bag, Kohoutek, swingy denim jean bag, vintage
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Heaven & Hell Cake
Heaven on your fork, hell to make. Here’s hoping you like your kitchen, you’re gonna be in there for a while! All kidding aside, this is an amazing cake. The brainchild of chef Stephan Pyles – devil’s food and angel … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged angel food cake, devil's food cake, peanut butter mousse, Stephan Pyles
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Elvis, Roy, & Elvis
First of all, let me just say – God help me, I’m the mother of a teenager. You people out there with babies listen up – when strangers in the supermarket coo over your child and tell you to enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Collage, News
Tagged 13th birthday crown, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, happy birthday Lloyd, Peter Leary Photography, Roy Orbison
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It’s All in the Details
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Alexander Milne Calder, Philadelphia City Hall, public art, sculpture
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Sawdust Pile?
When I first got the glass negatives that comprise what I call The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, they were in glass plate boxes similar to the one pictured below. This is one of the few that were labeled by the … Continue reading