Monthly Archives: October 2021

Werewolves of Philly

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Joe

A wolf was loose in South Philly on Halloween! We decided to go scary rather than whimsical this year with our son’s Halloween costume, and it seemed to work on old ladies and small children.

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Tina Garceau
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The Martians are Coming!

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Joe

As a treat for Halloween, here is a presentation of Orson Welles’ notorious radio drama originally broadcast on October 30, 1938. Click on the arrow below to play the program.  Happy Halloween!  

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A Touch of Green

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Joe

See, Jim, same tree, not all red! This is for Jim Curtis, friend to the site and one hell of a writer. You can find his books, novellas, novelettes and short stories HERE or find his daily musings at his … Continue reading →

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Feline Friday

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tina Garceau

Plywood thinks I made this quilt for him – he takes his siestas on it.

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Scrap Quilt

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Tina Garceau

Last week was our 25th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special for Joe. I thought a quilt he could snuggle under watching movies, would be ideal to get him through what’s supposed to be a cold winter. … Continue reading →

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Fandom Before the Internet

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Joe

This is what Red Sonja looked like back before the internet when comics were sold at newsstands and convenience stores, and the only way to see how comics were made was through obscure, mail-order magazines.

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Forest for the Trees

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Joe

I’ve been heading to a few local parks and squares in Philadelphia hoping to be awed by an Autumnal spectacle of brilliant color as if the whole area was on fire. It hasn’t really happened at least not yet. There … Continue reading →

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