Monthly Archives: March 2015

A More Fashionable Time

Another studio portrait taken of my grandmother and a relative/friend that I restored over the weekend. As I zoomed in to fix the creases and dust specks, I noticed that she was wearing pince-nez with a chain attached. These particular types … Continue reading

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Washington Square

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading

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Cold Sesame Noodles

Packing lunches during Lent is somewhat of a challenge, there are cheese sandwiches, tuna niçoise, hummus and veggies – and then there are cold sesame noodles! Noodles tossed in a mixture of soy, garlic, peanut butter, and crushed red pepper … Continue reading

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Broad & Pine

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Mon Grand-Père

Restoring recently acquired family photographs has been a side project of mine lately. During yesterday’s snowstorm, I worked on this photo of my grandfather, Ovila Garceau. Despite it’s age, this one was in great shape. Some minor tone and color … Continue reading

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The Wonderfully Weird Channels of the Roku

I’m starting a new category that could be considered for cord-cutters or folks looking to save some serious cash by giving cable TV the heave-ho. I could be considered a cord-cutter in a way although I never had a cord … Continue reading

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Best Pancakes Ever!

The problem with most pancake recipes is that they typically call for a cup or two of buttermilk. And let’s face it, unless you’re planning ahead to make pancakes – no one just happens to have buttermilk in the fridge. This … Continue reading

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