Monthly Archives: February 2017

A Tail of Two Birthdays

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Orange Dreamsicle Cake

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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The Cat Requires My Attention

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Joe_Williams

Plywood the cat decided to use my sketchbook as a pillow. Okay, you have my attention.

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Happy Birthday Plywood!

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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. 

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The Sketchbook from Heaven

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Joe_Williams

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 →

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First Library Card

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tina Garceau

Kindergarteners at Philadelphia’s Southwark School get their first library card.

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Dom’s Shoe Repair

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Tina Garceau

A magnificent sign located at 13th and Tasker in South Philadelphia.

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Cream Cheese Apple Cake

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Tina Garceau

This apple cake certainly isn’t much to look at, but in the taste department, it’s Miss Universe! It’s studded with apples with a fine crumb, moist – thanks to the cream cheese, crowned with the perfect amount of brown sugar and … Continue reading →

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