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Monthly Archives: February 2017
A Tail of Two Birthdays
When the vet was guesstimating a birthday for Plywood, she penned February 24th in his chart. Since Lloyd’s birthday is the 25th, we now have a back to back celebration. I’m pretty sure Plywood thought the balloons, pulled pork sandwiches, and … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Holiday
Tagged birthday crowns, Dionne Warwick, Patsy Cline, Petula Clark, Plywood, the boy
2 Comments
Orange Dreamsicle Cake
My boy is a year older, and a shoe size bigger – and that calls for a special cake! Orange cake with an orange cream filling, and topped with a cream cheese frosting. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, because it’s … Continue reading
The Cat Requires My Attention
Plywood the cat decided to use my sketchbook as a pillow. Okay, you have my attention.
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged Atomic Warrior, bed, cat, humor, pillow, sketchbook
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Happy Birthday Plywood!
We met Plywood when he crashed a BBQ we had in early June. We didn’t realize it, but he was auditioning for his new family.
The Sketchbook from Heaven
In the past I have written about sketchbooks I have bought that seemed like a good idea at the point of purchase but failed miserably when put into practice. Either the sketchbooks looked handsome on the shelf and proved unwieldy … Continue reading
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged 1970s, 1980s, art, Cartoon, cartoons, comic, comic book, comics, doodles, drawing, Jet Pens, Joe Williams, monster, New Jersey, Philadelphia, science fiction, Sketch, sketchbook, USA
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First Library Card
Kindergarteners at Philadelphia’s Southwark School get their first library card.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Free Library of Philadelphia, portraits, South Philadelphia, Southwark School
2 Comments
Dom’s Shoe Repair
A magnificent sign located at 13th and Tasker in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Dom's Shoe Repair, Looking South, old sign love, South Philadelphia
1 Comment