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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Read Any Good Books Lately?
Here we have a wonderful interior shot and probable self-portrait of John Capewell reading what appears to be a magazine. It looks like he carefully set up this shot posing himself just so by the window for what turned out … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Since Thanksgiving is next week, I thought I’d share one of my favorite side dishes – sauteed brussels sprouts. And don’t make that face, they’re really quite delicious. My son – The Artist Formerly Known As The Pickiest Eater On The … Continue reading
Brookies
Brookies are a combination of brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I’ve been making these for years in a pan – they are the belle of the ball at bakes sales. Recently, my friend Don posted a version baked in a muffin tin … Continue reading
Be a Somebody!
Yes, you too can be a somebody just like one of Liverpool’s favorite sons!
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1973, Boy Howdy, Captain America, comic book, comics, Creem, Falcon, John Lennon, Liverpool, magazine, Marvel, music, Robert Crumb, rock, The Beatles, vintage
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Shopping List
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia
Tagged 9th Street, artichokes, new potatoes, pomegranates
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Friday Five – Number Forty Five
Forty fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged assemblage, brush your teeth, collage, dentures, digital illustration, good oral hygiene, Illustration, Tina Garceau
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Perambulator
Here’s another picture of what I assume is one of John and Ella Capewell’s sons, but I’m not so sure. The hat and clothing on the baby look sort of feminine making me think it may be a girl. Of … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Place Cards
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. I’ve been doing a little ahead of time prep – the tablecloth and napkins are washed and ironed, pie crusts are in the deep freeze, and my turkey will be ordered this … Continue reading
Beef Stew
Since fall arrived, I’ve been using my Dutch oven a lot! Over the weekend, I made beef stew and a loaf of bread – it’s the perfect comfort food when the temperature starts to drop.


