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Monthly Archives: July 2018
Our Oasis
Two blocks away from our house there’s a lovely swimming pool that’s shaded by several mighty oak trees. When the temperature climbs to the 90s and the humidity is unbearable, this is the place to be! SaveSave
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged fab lifeguards, love my pool, Philly rec center, Ridgway is the only way, South Philly
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Succulents and Cacti
A sweet little group of plants I spotted on 9th Street this week. SaveSave
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, cactus, plants, succulents
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The Concert Stud Variations
When I was assembling the various vector pieces of my Grandma Went to Altamont illustration in Affinity Designer, I was figuring out what my characters looked like as I went along. I had a vague image in my head of what … Continue reading
The Victory Building
The Victory Building on 10th & Chestnut, was designed by architects Henry Fernbach and Phillip W. Roos and built in 1873. At the time, it served as the office of the New York Life Insurance Company. In 1890, the insurance … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Henry Fernbach, Phillip W. Roos, Sam Rappaport, Second Empire style, The Victory Building
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Rocky & Bullwinkle
I spotted this brown squirrel at the pool over the weekend, indulging in some leftover chicken. His buddy was patiently waiting to devour the breading that fell on the picnic table. Finger lickin’ good! SaveSaveSaveSave SaveSave
Posted in Glorious Food, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged birds, fried chicken, picnic in the park, Ridgway Pool, South Philly, squirrels
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Blackened Fish Tacos
So, I made my own tortillas – I know it sounds crazy, but it was actually pretty easy and tasty! For these fish tacos, mild cod is spiced up with cajun seasoning, paired with avocado, tartar sauce, and shredded cabbage … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged avocado, cod, easy dinners, fish tacos, meatless meals, tortillas
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Alley Gate
This is a photo I took several months ago of the sweet little wrought iron gate next to the Christian Street Baptist Church which is currently being demolished. This gate, the tiled entryways, the park with the bocce ball court … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Bella Vista, Christian Street Baptist Church, greedy developers, South Philly
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