Monthly Archives: April 2014

It’s April 30th

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Joe_Williams

…it may be time to take those Christmas decorations down.

Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia | Tagged Christmas, city, faded, old, Philadelphia, South Philly, spring, urban, worn | 2 Comments

I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for years – not only is it economical, it cleans better than any detergent I’ve ever used. Fels Naptha soap is a great stain remover, and is one of the ingredients used in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Bliss, News | Tagged Fels-Naptha, homemade laundry detergent | 4 Comments

Ham, Bean, and Kale Soup

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tina

The best thing about making a big holiday ham is planning what to do with the leftovers. There was Easter Dinner Part II, sandwiches, quiche, and then there’s the soup – a fabulous, stick-to-your-ribs ham, bean, and kale soup!

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged leftovers, soup | Leave a comment

All-Star Wrestling

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tina

Posted in Italian Market, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, action figures, Italian Market, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, toys, wrestling | 2 Comments

Friday Five – Number Fifty Six

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Tina

Fifty sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged gloves, lingerie, radio, vintage | Leave a comment

This Old Shack

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a photo that I’m assuming John Capewell shot somewhere during a trip, but I don’t know where. Capewell travelled and he took his camera with him although it was somewhat more arduous than an Instamatic. There is a Union … Continue reading →

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, Civil War, Confederate, Dixie, early 20th Century, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, Photoshop, shack, South, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville | 2 Comments

Easter Photo Restoration

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tina

The problem with old color photographs is they fade. Here we have photo of Joe (center) and his siblings, John and Karen – looking like set extras on Mad Men.

Posted in News, Photo Restoration | Tagged color correction, Mad Men, Photoshop, vintage | 2 Comments

The DRM Blues

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Joe_Williams

iTunes was great.

Posted in Computers, Joe's Garage | Tagged Apple, computers, CustoMac, DIY, DRM, Hackintosh, iTunes, Mac, Mavericks, problem, video | 2 Comments

Pineapple Upside – Down Cake

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tina

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that dates from the 1920s. James Dole, owner of The Hawaiian Pineapple Company invested in a machine in 1913 that peeled and cored pineapples, and made the formerly exotic fruit affordable and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged James Dole, retro desserts | 2 Comments

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Tina

Posted in Holiday, News | Tagged Bow ties, Easter, the boy | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number Fifty Five

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tina

Fifty fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News | Tagged fans, vintage, Westinghouse | 2 Comments

First Holy Communion

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Joe_Williams

When I was first sorting through the 200 negatives that comprise the Capewell Glass Negative Collection, I assumed that this girl who shows up in a lot of the photos of John Capewell’s immediate family was his daughter. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, Bible, Catholic, Catholicism, Communion, early 20th Century, field, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, Rosary Beads, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville | 1 Comment

Dyeing Easter Eggs

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Tina

I haven’t dyed Easter eggs since grade school. I remember Easter egg hunts with kids racing around like lunatics diving under bushes grabbing every egg they could get their hands on, while I was content to sit under a tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Holiday, News | Tagged dyeing eggs, Easter | Leave a comment

Boot Error!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Having completed my buddy Dan’s mighty Customac Pro, I decided to turn my attentions to my smaller but still wonderful Customac Mini and show it a little tender loving care in the form of a brand new hard-drive. The problem … Continue reading →