Monthly Archives: October 2014

Blue Baby

This looks to be a photograph of John B. Capewell’s eldest son, John, Jr. The negative is a little worst for wear, and it had turned a yellow brown which when inverted in Photoshop, turns an interesting blue.

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Cranberry Apple Cake

Yes, another apple cake. It feels like a dress rehearsal for Thanksgiving, but I made it for a friend who needed cheering up. This cake is jam packed with apples and a sprinkling of cranberries. A dusting of confectioner’s sugar … Continue reading

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PCA – The Class of ’68 – Environmental Design

As I said in recent weeks, Tony Visco handed me a blast from our Alma mater’s past — The Philadelphia College of Art’s yearbook from 1968!

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Basil Fettuccine with Crab

I made more basil fettuccine last week and stashed it in the freezer for the weekend. Then all I had to do was figure out what I was going to do with it. I decided on a quick San Marzano tomato and crab sauce. San … Continue reading

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Friday Five – Number Sixty-Eight

Sixty eighth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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On Maneuvers

Here’s a shot by John Capewell from the time when men wore straw hats and the army still utilized horses for transport.

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Topless Spinach

Occasionally when I’m shopping on 9th Street I’ll see a produce box with great graphics on them. Such was the case on Saturday when I spotted this crate. I’ve decided that I’m going start shooting the exceptional ones, and share them.

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