Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Best is Yet to Come!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Tina

Happy New Year!

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The Creep

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Joe

Fiddling around a bit with a quick little sketch which I brought into Affinity Photo.

Posted in Illustration, It Came From the Sketchbook, Sketch, Technique | Tagged Affinity Photo, comic, comics, creep, digital illustration, Illustration, Joe Williams, monster, Sketch, sketchbook, Willceau | Leave a comment

These are the rickety stands that the City of Philadelphia has installed for the Mummer’s Parade. It doesn’t look like they’re putting a lot of effort into the event. Also the parades course has been drastically altered, the route has … Continue reading →

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Probably listening to an 8-Track Tape

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Joe

This was probably a self-portrait assignment that was part of the photo elective class illustrators had to take at the Philadelphia College of Art. I was probably listening to one of a small collection of remainder bin 8-track tapes while … Continue reading →

Posted in The Photo Elective | Tagged 1980s, 1982, 35mm, analog, Dawn of the Dead, Illustration, Joe Williams, Philadelphia College of Art, photography, vintage, Westville, Willceau, zombie | 4 Comments

Turkey Tetrazzini

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Tina

Faced with a lot of leftover turkey from Christmas dinner – I decided to forgo making crêpes and turn my attention to the one dish beauty of a casserole. Turkey tetrazzini is simple to make, and it calls for ingredients that you pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged casseroles, comfort food, dinner dilemmas, Joe likes peas, leftovers, turkey | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Tina

Posted in Holiday | Tagged Christmas, Passyunk Ave, South Philly, the boy | Leave a comment

Pear Cranberry Pie

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Tina

It’s crunch time – I’m finished up with work, there’s an overflowing hamper, gifts to wrap, and my house looks like a cyclone hit it. But it’s okay because the tree is up, and there’s pie – and pie makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged Christmas, lattice pies, messy house, pie | 2 Comments

City Hall

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Tina

Walking home from work last night, I was waiting for the light to change and noticed how stunning City Hall looked lit up, and the reflection the street lights had on the rain drenched street. Despite the balmy temperatures and lack of … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Christmas, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia City Hall, USA | 2 Comments

Stuck on a Stalled Elevated Train

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Joe

The train sat on the tracks outside of 69th Street for reasons unknown so the combination of boredom and the availability of a camera are why I present you this vista today.

Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged clouds, Market-Frankford, Philadelphia, SEPTA, sky, Upper Darby, winter | Leave a comment

Santa Baby

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tina

Back in my college days, I worked part time at Equus, a long gone gay bar on 12th Street between Locust and Walnut. They had cabaret acts which is how I met Eartha Kitt, who was entertaining at the club. Ms. … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia | Tagged Cat-Woman, Eartha Kitt, Equus, gay bar | 2 Comments

Urban Santa

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Tina

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Slaves to Star Wars

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Joe

Star Wars’ place in the annals of film, fantasy and fandom history is undeniable, and I have no doubt that the film has inspired countless careers in the arts and generated more breathtaking illustrative and sculptural works than any other … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged boredom, Disney, fantasy, rut, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Around Westville’s Pond

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Joe

This is far from being a spectacular photo, but people who live, lived in or walked around Westville, New Jersey probably know exactly where I took this shot.