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Monthly Archives: September 2015
Chinatown Express
This is one of my photo elective photos, but it was not shot in the Southern New Jersey town where I lived with my parents. This time I went wandering around the City of Brotherly Love just across the Delaware … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, 1982, analog, Asian, Chinatown, Chinatown Express, Chinese, city, film, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, urban, vintage, Willceau
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Portrait of a Lady with Hat and Muff
Another restoration from my stock of old family photos. I’m not sure who she is, so I’ll post her in various Facebook groups in hopes that someone will recognize her. It’s a great portrait – a fancy hat, fur trimmed coat, and a … Continue reading
Not Quite Dead
Having received an email about the obsolescence of my Roku HD from the company that manufactured it, I recently wrote an obituary for my dear departed media player. I was in mourning, but it seems that the reports of my … Continue reading
Posted in Joe's Garage, Weird World of the Roku
Tagged backwards compatibility, internet, Roku, Roku HD, television, tube television
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Peach Berry Pie
It’s September, and I couldn’t resist squeezing one more fruit pie on here before we bid summer adieu. The temperatures were in the 90s last week – it certainly didn’t feel like fall. However, the berries and peaches in the market are still glorious, and now … Continue reading
Ladies Entrance
As I go on work related jaunts in South Philly, I discover these little pockets of the city that time has never affected. This is one of those places – the Brothers Two Z Lounge on the 1400 block of West Ritner … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged ladies entrance, old sign love, South Philadelphia, vintage
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Day for Night
I had a bit of Photoshop fun with a lackluster photograph of a spectacular structure in South Philadelphia.
Not Fade Away
I’ve sung the praises of the Roku set-top box before. For the uninitiated, Roku’s website can be found HERE or you can chase down articles I’ve written for this site HERE and HERE. The short story of the Roku is … Continue reading
Posted in Joe's Garage, Stuff Joe Likes, Weird World of the Roku
Tagged obsolete, Roku, television, tube television
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Spicy Tilapia with Tomatoes
What I love about this dish is it’s spiciness – tilapia tends to be a mild fish so the combination of the garlic, Cajun spices and fresh tomatoes give it a little zip. It uses up the bounty of tomatoes in my … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged easy dinners, what to do with all of those tomatoes
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Friday Five – Number Ninety Seven
Ninety-seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Friday Five
Tagged collage, design, digital illustration, fire, flames, Halloween, horror, humor, Illustration, skeleton, skulls, Tina Garceau, USA
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