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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Man with a Long Coat
Another family photo – I don’t know who he is – yet! Interesting that he’s posed in the photo wearing a long coat with a bowler hat on the table. It reminds me of the beginning of the movie The … Continue reading
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Posted in Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged bowler hat, family, The Magnificent Ambersons, vintage photos
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All that remains
As I was processing the scan of this film negative I sort of remembered what I was trying to do with these art school photos back in 1982. I had an idea where I was playing off graveyards for people … Continue reading
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Posted in The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, 1982, 35mm, analog, black and white, Joe Williams, junk, junkyard, New Jersey, Philadelphia College of Art, USA, vintage, Westville
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Lemon – Raspberry Coffee Cake
I love a good one pan – no frosting cake, it’s perfect for a busy weekend like the one we just had. It’s moist, with the addition of fresh raspberries, and a sprinkling of confectionery sugar make this cake really special!
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Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged no frost cakes, one pan cakes, raspberries, what to make for dessert
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Papal-Mania!
Papal-Mania is sweeping the nation and swamping the city! We’re drowning in a tsunami of draconian security measures, 24 hour hype from the news media, and an insane amount of keepsakes. We’ve seen t-shirts, buttons, flags, bows, a stuffed Francis, … Continue reading
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Posted in News
Tagged 2015, Catholic, church, mozzarella Pope, Pastificio, Philadelphia, Pope Francis, World Meeting of Families
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South Philly Sunrise
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Gotham
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Posted in Philadelphia
Tagged Batman, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography
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Coffee Coffee Cake Muffins
Coffee flavored coffee cake muffins – they go perfectly with a cup of….wait for it…..coffee!
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Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged lunchbox love, muffins, what to have for breakfast
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Summer is Over
It was fairly hot this week, but Sunday got decidedly cool. The days are getting noticeably shorter as well. It looks like Summer is most certainly over.
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Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged black and white, empty, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, pool, USA
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Friday Five – Number Ninety Eight
Ninety-eighth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
