Monthly Archives: September 2013

Look Who’s Smiling Now!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Joe_Williams

No, I don’t know him either.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1973, Captain America, comicbooks, comics, Marvel | 4 Comments

My son’s preschool was located a few blocks from Engine 8, and unbeknownst to me, they would visit the station often. Whenever we were in Olde City, I would be led by my son to the station – Lloyd would … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Philadelphia | Tagged Ben Franklin Firehouse, Engine 8, Old City firehouse, Philadelphia fire | 2 Comments

Friday Five – Number Forty Four

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Tina

Forty fourth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Ella’s Side of the Family

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Joe_Williams

This looks to be Ella Capewell’s side of the family with her mother and father seated in the foreground; I’m guessing it’s her brother standing to the left, and on the right smiling at her husband, the photographer, is Ella.

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, early 20th Century, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville | 1 Comment

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Tina

I thought I’d usher in fall with pumpkin muffins – they’re moist, and they have chocolate chips in them. Pumpkin and chocolate – what more do you need besides a cup of coffee? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

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The Ultimate Experience?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Joe_Williams

The early ’80s was a curious time for movies with studios chasing down the movie that they would hope would be the record-breaking blockbuster. In the wake of Star Wars, science fiction and fantasy were in and all of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Collecting, Curious Clutter | Tagged 1983, brain, brainstorm, Christopher Walken, movie, Natalie Wood, science fiction | Leave a comment

The Larkin Method

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Joe_Williams

When I first saw this negative shot by John B. Capewell, I thought I was looking at a food stand or a ticket booth at a carnival, but on closer examination, it turned out to be something else.

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, bus, early 20th Century, glass negative, Jerseyman, John B Capewell, New Jersey, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville | 2 Comments

Reading Terminal Market

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tina

My fascination with hand painted and old neon signs brought to mind this photo I took of the Reading Terminal Market sign a few years back.

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$8.00 Adonis

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Who knew that perfection was available for less than ten American dollars?

Posted in News | Tagged 1973, ad, bald, Captain America, Cartoon, comic, comic book, comics, Falcon, hairpiece, Marvel, monster, USA, vintage, werewolf, wig | 2 Comments

Blueberry Nectarine Galette

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Tina

I had a bowl full of very ripe nectarines on the kitchen table that was begging to be a pie. Because of time constraints, I settled on a galette. I threw some blueberries in there too – it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged easy desserts, galette | 2 Comments

Sweethearts

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another glass negative from the Capewell Collection. This one appears to be of one of John’s brothers and his sweetheart.

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Fig Cake

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Tina

It’s that time of year, the fig tree in the backyard is loaded and the birds are delighted. Being the considerate creatures they are, they’ve left most of the fruit on the lower branches untouched. I made this on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Out, damn’d spot!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Tina, my wife and partner in crime, has come to rely rather heavily on a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9 for all of her photographic needs. It is a point-and-shoot camera, but with it’s Leica lens Tina managed to take some wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Joe's Garage, Photography | Tagged clean, dust, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS9, photo manipulation, photography, Photoshop, repair, sensor | Leave a comment

Termini Bros.

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Tina

This bakery opened in 1921, and God bless them – they haven’t changed a thing. The neon sign outside, the wooden bakery cases, the original tin ceiling – it’s like stepping into a wonderful time warp. And their pastries ain’t … Continue reading →