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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Happy Birthday Joe!
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The Last Picture Show
The United Artist Theater on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia has closed permanently.
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Posted in News, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged closed, deserted, done, gone
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Feline Friday
Plywood is not doing Black Friday.
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Apple Pie
It’s that time of year, pie time!
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Peace Through Superior Firepower
So for a $1.98, am I protecting myself and my loved ones with steely fists or a board I can carry anywhere?
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Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1975, 25¢, comic, Hulk, Karate, martial arts, Marvel
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Feline Friday
Two helpings of chicken, and “The King of the Clean Plate Club” is down for the count!
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Posted in Feline Fridays
Tagged chicken lover, Clean Plate Club, eating machine, ginger cats, Plywood the Cat
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Washington Steaks
This is another digital photo of another building that ain’t there no more. This is another victim of the relentless March of Progress. I couldn’t tell you if the steaks were any good, but there is no denying that sign.
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Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Washington Avenue, Washington Steaks
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The Corner of 11th and Christian
Sadly gone. Giunta Brothers was a Mom-and-Pop kitchenware shop that stood at 823 S 11th Street in South Philadelphia for decades offering kitchen gadgets that could not be found anywhere else.
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Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 2004, demolition, Giunta Brothers, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia
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Apples to Apples
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m beginning to pie plan. One pumpkin and three apples are on this year’s agenda – and I am thankful that I have The Boy to help me carry home, and peel many, … Continue reading
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Posted in Italian Market, News, Photography
Tagged apple pies, baking, Thanksgiving, the boy
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