Monthly Archives: January 2015

Another Equestrian Monument

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another equestrian monument shot by Westville’s John B. Capewell, and, once again, I’m at a loss as far as what and where it is. I’ll leave it’s identity up to my sharp-eyed readers.

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

While we didn’t get get as much snow as the forecasters promised, it is nippy out there. Yesterday was a snow day, and the boy and I weren’t about to be cooped up in the house. There were walks to … Continue reading →

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My Ride to Art School

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, The Photo Elective | Tagged 1980s, 1982, analog, art school, Broadway, bus, commute, Joe Williams, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, transit, USA, vintage, Westville | 1 Comment

Blueberry Raspberry Upside-Down Cake

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Tina

The spectacular thing about upside-down cakes is that they look fancy without all of the work. There’s no frosting to fuss with, just pour a little melted butter, brown sugar, and fruit in the bottom of a cake pan, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged baking, blueberries, raspberries, upside-down cakes | 2 Comments

Friday Five – Number Seventy Two

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Tina

Seventy-second in a series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News | Tagged doll heads, neon, vintage photos, wallpaper | 5 Comments

Man on a Path

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another nature shot by John Capewell. Sadly there is no way to tell where it was taken. I’m not sure what was so special about the scene that Capewell felt compelled to shoot it. It may have been a … Continue reading →

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

House on Prospect Street

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Tina

Another shot I took during my time in Connecticut on a cold afternoon. This town has a lot of Victorian Houses, and although this one looks a little worse for wear – it’s always been one of my favorites.

Posted in News, Photography | Tagged Connecticut, Willimantic | 2 Comments

Aunt Pearl’s Date Squares

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Tina

Another of the recipes from my grandmother’s notebook – this one is credited to my Aunt Pearl, Nana’s sister. Aunt Pearl lived in Aroostook County, Maine – that’s about as far North as you can get! I have many happy … Continue reading →