Monthly Archives: May 2015

Friday Five – Number Eighty Seven

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Tina

Eighty-seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Too Good to be True

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Even the grade school boys at which this ad was squarely aimed knew this was too good to be true.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1967, ad, comic, Marvel, tank, Western | Leave a comment

Strawberry Blackberry Pie

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Tina

Everyone loves pie, and since blackberries were in abundance in the market over the weekend – I scooped some up. Fruit pies are one of the best things about summer!

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Pesto Marinated Grilled Chicken

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Tina

Now that cook-out season has officially begun, one of my favorite summer time meals is marinated chicken with pesto. Marinating the chicken the night before, means one less thing you have to do the day of the barbeque, leaving you plenty … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged barbeques, chicken, marinades, pesto | 2 Comments

Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Tina

In remembrance of those who fought and gave their lives fighting for freedom.

Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Memorial Day | 2 Comments

Friday Five – Number Eighty Six

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Tina

Eighty-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Frankie Laine Meets the Queen

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Joe_Williams

So what was her Majesty’s favourite – Mule Train or Rawhide? This is another mouldy oldie in a collection of records found in an old darkroom at a Philadelphia area printer.

Posted in Curious Clutter, Stax o' Wax | Tagged Command Performance, Elizabeth, England, Frankie Laine, Great Britain, LP, music, Queen, record, UK, vinyl | Leave a comment

The Birds

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Tina

It’s always something. No sooner did I rid myself of the ants in the kitchen, now it’s birds stealing the basil in the backyard – not just mine, my neighbor’s too. They swoop in, swipe a leaf, smirk, and fly off. They … Continue reading →

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BROTHER MOTHER FATHER BROTHER

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Joe_Williams

My Night of the Living Dead series continues. 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 … Continue reading →

Posted in The Photo Elective | Tagged 1982, 35mm, analog, black and white, Green Cemetery, Joe Williams, New Jersey, Philadelphia College of Art, photography | Leave a comment

Banana Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Tina

After a particularly hectic week, it’s nice to wake up on Saturday morning to a humongous cup of coffee and a slice of coffee cake to ease into the weekend. This cake used up the brown bananas on my kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged cake, overripe bananas, what to have with coffee | 2 Comments

Italian Market Festival 2015 – Day Two

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Tina

Today is your last chance to head down to The Italian Market Festival for cannolis, accordion music, and Cannuli’s amazing roast pork sandwiches! The festivities go on until 6 pm – see you there! More photos behind the cut.

Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia | Tagged cannolis, Cannuli's House of Pork, DiBruno Bros., Italian Market Festival 2015, Philadelphia, produce | Leave a comment

Italian Market Festival 2015

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Tina

The Italian Market Festival began today – there were handsome gravy vendors, umbrella drinks, bands, food, pasteries, and cute tote bags! If you missed it today – stop by tomorrow 11 am to 6 pm. More photos behind the cut.

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Friday Five – Number Eighty Five

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Tina

Eighty-fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Recorded in London – February 1, 1959

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Joe_Williams

As I’ve said in the introduction to this series of posts, the guys that listened to these records at the local print shop included an inordinate amount of show tunes.