Monthly Archives: June 2018

Mario Lanza’s Birthplace Demolished

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tina

I just discovered that Mario Lanza’s boyhood home, located at 636 Christian Street, is being demolished to make way for two multi-family homes. How is it that the home of  a famous opera singer who made movies in Hollywood, and … Continue reading →

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Grandma went to Altamont

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Joe_Williams

This cartoon is an effort to see what I could do with Affinity Designer and as a reaction to cliches that people, particularly lazy writers, hold near and dear. Grandmother. Granny. Grandma. Gam-gam. The term is used to evoke the image of … Continue reading →

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More Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Tina

A shopping trip down East Passyunk Avenue with the boy, yielded more tiled entryways to shoot. I tried to research DiBiase located at 1623, to get an idea of the kind of business and a time frame – but I … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Peach Blueberry Pie

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Tina

One of the best things about summer are the fruits to make pies with. I love peach pie, and the addition of blueberries, makes it even better! 

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The Bikers Three

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Joe_Williams

The fellows above are part of a crowd scene which features the flower children I posted the other day. The crowd is part of a larger, fairly complex illustration which is taking forever, but the smaller elements like this trio … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryways Part III

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Tina

Since I began shooting these tiled entryways, I now find myself running into them all over the neighborhood. This green and white beauty, almost serves as a welcome mat to a private residence, while the two under the cut provide … Continue reading →

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American Gothic

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Joe_Williams

I’m still plugging away on the vector illustration I’ve written about before, and I’m still cobbling it together as I go along. I had always planned that this composition would involve a crowd. I thought I could cheat it with … Continue reading →

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Another Tiled Entryway

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Tina

This one is located on 9th and Bainbridge. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave

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Sponge Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Tina

Last night we celebrated my neighbor Jeanette’s 88th year on this planet. I made this cake, we had coffee, and she chuckled at the birthday card we gave her. Happy birthday to one of my favorite people on the block! 

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Work in Progress

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Joe_Williams

I’m still working on the vector illustration that I’ve written about recently, and it’s proving to be more involved than I originally thought it would be. I’ve been designing monsters which come to me more easily than what I am … Continue reading →

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Looking South – Music in the Park – The Belleville Quartet

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Tina

On Tuesday night, The Belleville Quartet – a Philadelphia based acoustic jazz ensemble played at Bardascino Park at 10th and Carpenter. It’s the first in a series of summer concerts my neighbors and I look forward to. SaveSave SaveSave

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Polenta Florentine

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Tina

Polenta Florentine, on a Monday night – we’re so fancy! Actually, it’s a pretty easy dish to throw together when you make the polenta the day before. Then, all you have to do is layer slices of polenta in a … Continue reading →

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Tiled Entryways Part II

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Tina

More South Philly tiled entryways – I find it interesting that some had the business owner’s name, or the address, while others were purely ornamental. More photos behind the cut. 

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Tiled Entryways

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Tina

They’re all over South Philly, tiled entryways that marked former businesses – bakeries, drug stores, and butchers. I walk by them on a daily basis, and this week I decided to take some photos to showcase the various shapes, styles, … Continue reading →

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