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Monthly Archives: June 2017
Looking South – Letters on Washington
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Washington Avenue
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The Morning the Earth Shook
A book cover I did for a new novella available for Kindle by J.L. Curtis. A year after Calexit, the last US bases in Southern California are under siege, with their power and water cut off. Their perimeters are under … Continue reading
Sketchbook Dragon
I decided to set aside my toothy Canson XL Mixed Media sketchbook for a smaller, inexplicably smoother Canson XL Mixed Media sketchbook to sketch the toothy beast above. The newer sketchbook was purchased at a local Walmart strangely enough and … Continue reading
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook
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Marinated Celery and Avocado Salad
This is a nice, light salad for a hot summer night that goes well with burgers or grilled chicken. Just three ingredients tossed with oil and fresh lemon juice and seasoned with salt and pepper – this salad will be … Continue reading
Dragon Fruit
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's, Italian Market
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Looking South – The USS Olympia
The Boy and I took a stroll to the Spruce Street Harbor Park yesterday, and we got to check out the USS Olympia. From Wikipedia: USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service in the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. This … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Spruce Street Harbor Park, USS Olympia
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Strawberries & Ladyfingers
The strawberries on 9th Street were gorgeous over the weekend, I decided that strawberry shortcake would be on the menu for our Father’s Day dinner. I didn’t want to make biscuits or sponge cake – I wanted to try something … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged ladyfingers. baking, strawberries, summer, what to make for dessert
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Happy Father’s Day
A photo I took of the fellas in Rittenhouse Square in 2000. Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, especially to my Joe – I couldn’t be more grateful for what a wonderful dad he’s been to our … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Father's Day. the fellas, Rittenhouse Square
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Looking South – Train Shed
Train shed on Broad & Carpenter being stripped down to it’s skeleton in order to be restored and incorporated into some new construction. The ongoing process has been fascinating to watch. More photos behind the cut.
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia
Tagged Broad & Carpenter Streets, Lincoln Square, South Philly
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No-Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread
I made this loaf for my friend Bebe, who loves raisin bread. I’ve never seen a no-knead recipe that used milk as an ingredient – so I thought I’d give it a shot. It was a success!
