Monthly Archives: July 2015

Beating the Heat at Dilworth Plaza

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Shot at Dilworth Plaza at the center of the city where Broad and Market Streets intersect — City Hall.

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Positive I.D.

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Tina

I’m always posting old family photos with the line “I have no idea who these people are”. People – write down names on the backs of your photos!  Fortunately, I’ve had amazing luck posting my photos to various Facebook groups, … Continue reading →

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Walking City

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Joe_Williams

10th and Market Streets in Philadelphia, PA. One of my From the Hip shots with a point-and-shoot camera with about five minutes of post-processing playing around in Affinity Photo.

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Black and Blues

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Tina

If you’re going to make pie crust, you may as well double up on it and stash some in the freezer. That way, when you happen upon beautiful pints of blueberries and blackberries in the market on a Sunday morning, … Continue reading →

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Broadway & Olive Circa 1982

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another shot of the shop formerly known as Smiles. I have posted about this shop before, but this is a different view. This is the corner of Broadway and Olive Street circa 1982.

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Three

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Tina

Ninety-third in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Drake Under Glass

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Joe_Williams

The fabulous Drake shot from the interior of The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts at Broad and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. I shot this when I went to see Philadelphia Television legend Gene London.

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The Three Graces

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Tina

Another old family photo from my collection. Again, I’m not sure who these ladies are – however, the woman seated in the middle bears a strong resemblance to my father’s sister Viola. What I find interesting about this photo is … Continue reading →

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Gene London

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Of the great pantheon of kid show hosts who graced the airwaves and won the hearts and minds of children in the Philadelphia broadcast region, Gene London, the genial host of The Gene London Show is one of the last … Continue reading →

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No – Knead Baguette

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Tina

More adventures with no-knead bread. These baguettes are good on their own, but as the foundation of a sandwich – spectacular! 

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