Monthly Archives: August 2015

Nana’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tina Garceau

I found this recipe written on a piece of paper in my grandmother’s 1954 copy of Betty Crocker’s Good and Easy Cookbook. I’ve published a few peanut butter cookies recipes on here, but curiosity got the better of me, and I … Continue reading →

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Last Day at the Pool

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Tina Garceau

As of yesterday, our neighborhood pool closed for the season. Due to budgetary limitations, the city can only keep them open for about six weeks in the summer. However, those six weeks are a little slice of heaven when the temperatures … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Five

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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

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The Gates of Hell

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joe_Williams

 I know that we’re basking in the dog days of summer, but Halloween is just around the corner! With October 31st in mind, I decided to take a spooky shot and see what I could do to push it a … Continue reading →

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School Photo

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tina Garceau

This is a photo of my grandfather that I forgot I had. He was born in 1891 – so a guess on my part is that this was taken in 1902 or 1903. What I definitely know is that it … Continue reading →

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Heading East in 1981

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Joe_Williams

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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Experimental Pizza

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Tina Garceau

I found Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast in the grocery store, and I thought I’d give it a shot. I pretty much followed their recipe with the exception that I pre-baked the crust for 5 minutes before adding the toppings. It … Continue reading →

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Juniper

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Juniper looking North in Philadelphia, PA. It’s sort of a seedy alley that runs parallel to Broad Street. I used to race my bike down here when I worked second shift at a place near 13th and Vine. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Four

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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

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