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Monthly Archives: June 2017
The Way It Was
This terrific map is from the 1982-83 Philadelphia College of Art catalog which I uncovered amid the clutter in my studio. I marveled at the magnificently clean graphic design done well before anybody had heard of Illustrator, Freehand or CorelDraw. … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Philadelphia
Tagged 1980s, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Art, USA, vintage
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Fettuccine with Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
It’s been a while since I’ve made pasta with my Imperia pasta maker. I call it a pasta maker rather than a machine because it’s powered by a hand crank. It’s a real workout-skip-the-gym thing. Anyway, paired with thin spring asparagus, … Continue reading
The Details – Upper Darby
Having basked in comic books and old movies my whole life, architectural details were what cities were supposed to be about. On a morning like the one above, the ornamentation would catch the light and look glorious. These details also … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Blast from the Past, Stuff Joe Likes
Tagged architecture, Delaware County, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, SEPTA, Upper Darby, USA
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Looking South – Geno’s Painted Lady
It appears Gene’s famous cheesesteak emporium is expanding it’s empire in South Philly. I’m not certain if this is a brick and mortar store for Geno’s t-shirts, and baseball caps – what I do know is that I’m crazy about … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 9th Street, Geno's Steaks
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Screened Window on the World
I was never much of a pet person. My eyes would usually roll up into my head when somebody would start to go on and on about their kitties or doggies. He did the cutest thing the other day…ugh! Now … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Stuff Joe Likes
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