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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Cross Section
Walking a block up the street from my house, I froze at this sight. A neighbor’s home was in the process of being demolished. What’s disconcerting is that it looks as if I took this shot while seated in a theater … Continue reading
Pineapple Cake
I found this recipe at Savory Simple and just had to try it. I love pineapples, one layer cakes, and baking on a whim. This cake fits the bill. The list of ingredients are basic pantry items – which is perfect or … Continue reading
Nineteen!
Our 19th wedding anniversary was drawing near, and I was in a panic! It’s our tradition to make cards for each other, and I wanted to give Joe a special, classy gift – a portrait of us trapped in a … Continue reading
Posted in Collage, DIY, Domestic Bliss, Drawer Cards
Tagged 19th wedding anniversary, brandy snifter portraits, Drawer Cards
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Friday the 13th
Being that Halloween is practically upon us, I figured I would dust off this curious piece of ephemera found in a flat file cabinet at a Philadelphia area printer.
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Halloween
Tagged Friday the 13th, Halloween, horror, Philadelphia, WPVI
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The Philadelphia Experiment
A work assignment brought me deep, deep down into South Philly this week – down to The Navy Yard. I’ve lived in Philly for a long time – but this is the first time I’ve been down to one of … Continue reading
Banana Coconut Cake
In an attempt to use up the spotted bananas on the kitchen table and the leftover coconut from last week’s birthday cake – I give you Banana Coconut Cake. A lovely, moist cake that can hold it’s own without frosting. … Continue reading
Fox Cleaners
Off of my beaten track but it’s Philadelphia just the same. 7343 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Philadelphia
Tagged drive, Fox Cleaners, Island Avenue, Joe Williams, letters, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, urban, USA
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Happy Columbus Day!
Columbus Day is on October 12th, but the Columbus Day parade was held on the 11th. Starting at Washington Avenue and ending deep, DEEP in South Philadelphia. One of Philadelphia’s favorite sons, Frankie Avalon was this year’s Grand Marshal of … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia
Tagged 2015, Columbus Day, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Blavat, Mummers, South Philly
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Lee-Locke Tombstone
Here’s another Photo Elective shot I took in South Jersey back in 1982. My camera was focused and my mind fixed upon the subject of death and decay because I was a horror film fanatic at the time, and I … Continue reading
Posted in News, The Photo Elective
Tagged 1980s, 1982, 35mm, analog, black and white, graveyard, Green Cemetery, Joe Williams, New Jersey, USA, vintage
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